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Oxidized on the nose with aromas of nuts, raisins, wood, liquorice and yellow apples. Good depth and complexity . Sweet but with a good acidity. High intensity and a long, slightly warm finish. - This sweet wonder is really beginning to hit its stride. It rewards the palate with gorgeous layers of plum and caramel. Pairs well with mature cheeses, dried fruits and nuts .
- Ficklin Vineyards has always been a family owned producer of premium, medal-winning Ports. Finding the winery to taste our wines and tour the adobe building that is home to our Port Library and solera is worth the effort. We are at 30246 Avenue 7-1/2, Madera, CA 93637. Just 1/2 mile north of the corner where Road 30 meets Avenue 7; follow the sign.
- Ficklin Vineyards Tawny Port. Ficklin Vineyards Tawny is gentle and sweet and represents a great tradition... Wood aging has given the wine depth and complexity, a soft golden hue and a sugary fruit taste that masks its tannin and alcohol. It shows to good advantage when served with blue cheese or fruitcake.
- Bright dusty raspberry, sandalwood incense, and violet aromas follow through on a supple entry to a fruity sweet medium body with a crisp raspberry juice and violet candy fade.
- Chocolate milkshake and cherry bonbon aromas follow through on a round, bold entry to a sweet medium-full body with tangy currant, cocoa, and raisin notes and a long finish. A delicious after dinner treat.
- Luscious and strong with lots of ripe blackberry, black currant, and vanilla flavors, with notes of oak and hazelnut .
- this Aged Tawny Port is a blend of older wines, which offer complexity and younger wines, which bring fresh fruit flavors and vibrancy. During their long maturing period in oak casks, Aged Tawnies undergo subtle color changes: the deep red hue which characterizes Port's youth gradually gives way to a paler reddish amber color.
- Delectably luscious with strong notes of black berry, currants, vanilla, and kirsch cherries
- Sourced entirely from the estate vineyard, this is two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and one-third Merlot, with just a splash of Petit Verdot. Fat, juicy, toasty and deliciously flavorful, it opens quickly into a plush midpalate, with pomegranate and raspberry fruit dominant. Streaks of caramel and nougat thread through the generous finish. Enjoy right now.
- A dry white wine with a pale-yellow color; clean, intense aroma and dry flavor with elegant body and a velvety feel on the palate.
- A soft, sparkling wine. Straw color with golden tones. A mature, fruity nose. Mild sweetness balanced by vibrant acidity.
- Structurally, the wine has a rich yet restrained feel. Once past the initial impression on the palate, which is somewhat plush, the fine tannins and lively acidity lead to a tightly wound finish. While enjoyable in its youth, this wine should have a long life ahead.
- Fly Over Red offers soft and generous flavors of blackberry, black currant and pomegranate with toasty vanilla spice and fine herbs adding complexity.
- Aromas of, freshly crushed berries. Dense and chewy on the palate. Creamy flavors of raspberry, black cherry and a hint of chocolate. Hints at the forest floor flavors typical of Rogue Valley reds. Fully ripe tannins, and subtle framing acidity. Youthful and relatively tight, it will certainly benefit from aeration at this early stage in its development.
- Delicate, feminine style with pretty aromas of raspberry, jasmine tea and dried orange peel followed by deeper scents of forest floor and chanterelle mushroom. Flavors broaden to include wild huckleberry, red cherries, toasted pecan and a hint of lavender. While delicate, the flavors are focused and persistent. The texture is plump upon entry and firms up with fine, dusty tannins providing the structure to age gracefully
- Scents of freshly crushed raspberry, black cherry and lavender mingle with coriander, cardamom and clove creating a heady perfume of Pinot. A bit of savory mushroom adds depth of flavor. Perhaps the most alluring aspect of Pinot noir is texture. While this wine is soft and delicate up front its youthful nature may mislead with early accessibility, yet it will continue to improve for five to eight years from vintage.
- A generous style, brimming with Gala apples, Asian pears and fresh pineapple the wine achieves a lively balance with penetrating acidity. Aromas of toasted Hazelnuts and fresh baked bread are followed by a hint of caramelized sugar, infusing a Crème Brule like character. A big mouthful of flavor finishing with a zesty tangerine tartness keeps you coming back for more. Enjoyable in its youth, this unique Chardonnay will age gracefully for many ye
- Delicate aromas of sweet peas and rose petals telegraph the floral qualities of the wine and lead into the peach and nectarine flavors that fan out across the palate with moderate intensity. Lingering flavors of Honeydew melon complement the lush texture of this dry wine and punctuate the refreshing finish.
- Peachy-floral aromas that leap from the glass, while the palate is light and lively thanks to the petulant touch of the tiny bubbles that balance out the juicy sweetness.
- Racy, taught and mineral laden, with tart flavors of green apple, cucumber and persimmon. Delicate aromas of Asian spice enhance the perception of minerality, and linger on the firm finish.
