In the summer of 2015, one of the Schweiger Vineyards cork suppliers took our winemaker, Andy, on a trip to Portugal. During this trip, he discovered the magic of White Port, which resulted in an experiment in the 2016 harvest and proved a resounding success. About halfway through harvest, he combined fermenting Chardonnay juice with brandy, resulting in an amazing dessert wine. The 2017 vintage has a wonderful aroma, with highlights of baked pear, meringue, honeysuckle, peach blossom and rose water with a slightly sweet almondine flavor. Enjoy with your favorite pear tart, dried figs, blue cheese, or other magical creations. Our favorite is this Pear and Frangipane Tart recipe from Williams-Sonoma. Tell us yours!