Handcrafted in a rich and satisfying style reminiscent of the fine vintages the Vanderbilts and their guests would have enjoyed in the Biltmore House Library after dinner, Ventágeo recalls George Vanderbilt's love of sharing favorite wines collected during his travels. Dark garnet in color with expressive aromas of dark fruit, vanilla, and an intriguing note of muddled mint, this round, full-bodied sweet dessert wine delights with flavors of sun-dried plums and dates drizzled with caramel, plus a hint of pipe tobacco. For the holidays, pair it with classics such as mince pie, fruitcake, chocolate truffles, homemade peanut butter buckeyes, and Roquefort cheese. Sip it by the fireplace while enjoying smooth jazz, give it as a welcome gift of the season, and be sure to leave a glass out for Santa to savor with some molasses-ginger cookies on Christmas Eve!

• Alcohol: 18.7%