What is "vintages"

Usage examples of "vintages".

Yielding to the inevitable, the priest-physicians of Aedepsus had persuaded him to exchange his sweet fortified wine for the sourest vintages available, and over the months since, he had come to prefer his wine so dry it made him grimace.

Cupids quit rowing and drew their craft alongside the imperial barge, where the rarest delicacies were now served along with exquisite vintages to wash them down.