Dessert in a glass: Tawny Port

Is wine seasonal? In the age of air-conditioning, when we can sip strong Port wines in midsummer or crank up the thermostat and enjoy a light, cooling white in January, I’m going to say no.

Summer is getting longer and winter shorter. October arrives this Sunday, but it’s still mild here. There are still tomatoes on the vine, and the leaves remain green. Nevertheless, thoughts of autumn aren’t far away …