Bramble and licorice snap notes lend good energy as a mix of boysenberry and blackberry puree and warmed fruitcake emerges steadily. A singed apple wood detail frames the finish, while underlying succulence lends freshness to help everything extend nicely. Best from 2038 through 2050.

“Suave and polished in feel, with hazelnut cream and pecan accents draped over a core of mulled cherry and dried currant flavors. Warm baking spices echo on the finish, which lingers steadily. Drink now.”

Juicy and fresh-edged, with a mix of gently mulled red and black cherry fruit streaked with hazelnut and sandalwood accents. Ends with a dusting of allspice on the generous finish. Drink now.

Juicy and bright, with engaging raspberry and boysenberry pâte de fruit notes inlaid with licorice snap and fruitcake. Shows a good low hum of energy throughout. Drink now through 2030.

Pure, fresh and nicely polished, with black cherry and plum compote notes mixed with cocoa, graphite and black licorice. There's a flash of violet on the finish, with good, steady grip in the background. Best from 2030 through 2045.