BEST BUY, SILVER MEDAL, 87 PTS, BEVERAGE TASTING WINE CHAMPIONCHIPS 2009. Ficklin delivers delicious flavors of raspberry in this tasty after dinner drink.

GOLD, 2009 SF CHRONICLE WINE COMPP. 6 GOLD MEDALS SO FAR! Enjoy the flavor of chocolate in this exceptional California Port, rich and smooth, and perfectly sweet and chocolaty.

GOLD MEDAL, 2003 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR WINE COMP. A laudable effort, Ficklin 10-Year Old tawny is dark, complex and full of excellent grip. One of the great New World fortified wines.

GOLD MEDAL, 2008 MONTEREY WINE COMP. Impressive California effort in a field dominated by the Portuguese and the Australians, the Ficklin Port has medium deep color and excellent sweet fruit goodness.