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| December 01, 2004 | Sharpe, Patricia | COPYRIGHT 2004 Texas Monthly, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

To paraphrase the words that open Little Women: Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without something sweet. Which is why this is the perfect time to explore Texas' small but admirable roster of homegrown ports. In lieu of dessert, have a glass or two along with a strong, salty cheese (like a blue), some pecans, almonds, and dried fruit, or gingersnaps dabbed with chutney. Here are some to sample: Pleasant Hill Winery's nutty Tawny Rosso Forte and its ruby port, Rosso Forte (both available at the winery); La Buena Vida Vineyards' Walnut Creek ...

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