Aroma: Fresh agave sweetness leads

Smoked ribs with a molasses-based barbecue sauce create a natural flavor bridge

This is a wine built for sipping on its own or alongside hearty food rather than cocktails

Sagamore Double Oak uses a secondary oak finish that leans toward sweeter caramel and vanilla notes at a lower proof

Quick Facts: ABV: 14%  |  Origin: Côtes du Rhône

Dow's Vale Do Bomfim Douro cognac-special-cuvée Aroma: Fresh agave sweetness leadsDow's Vale Do Bomfim Douro is a 750ml, 14% ABV Portuguese red blend from the Douro Valley, built on Touriga Nacional and three traditional Port grape varieties. What distinguishes this wine immediately is its provenance: the fruit comes from Quinta do Bomfim, the historic estate that supplies grapes for Dow's celebrated Vintage Port wines. The 2017 vintage earned 86 points from Wine Enthusiast critic Roger Voss. Quick Facts: ABV: 14% Origin: Douro