If you know about Port, you may know about this one. Festooned with gobs of medals every year, Jodar Port is released in April and sold out by Christmas. The most common characteristics are spiced fruit—this year there is opulent black cherry and blackberry on the palate with nuances of cocoa . Double Gold Medal: Taster's Guild International (Wines from 20 states and 17 nations)

A 400-lb black bear trespassed into the vineyard and discovered the wonderful grapes that made this year's release.