then shifts into intense licorice and fennel-driven sweetness at mid-palate

A mild goat cheese or queso fresco echoes its creamy sweetness

fresh plum

as the wine's citrus and mineral notes complement delicate white fish

Its combination of extra-neutral sugar cane alcohol and natural anise essences

Ficklin 10 Year Tawny Port fortified-wines then shifts into intense licoriceFicklin 10 Year Tawny Port is a 20% ABV California tawny port aged at least ten years in a solera system dating back to 1948 (750ml). Awarded 92 points by Tastings. com, this expression draws from a 160 barrel solera containing wine from every vintage produced by America's oldest port winery. Quick Facts: ABV: 20% Origin: Madera County, California 10 Year Age Statement Winery: Ficklin Vineyards (est. 1946) Production & Heritage Ficklin Vineyards was