Port
Port originated in Portugal while Britain was at war with its primary wine supplier, France. Due to the distance, aguardiente was added to the wine to deter fermentation, making it sweeter more alcoholic, and port was born. The taste and associated style (ruby, tawny or white) is decided by the choice of ageing vessel and time period. Vintage port is the most prestigious, which consists of a producers greatest port from a particular year.
Ramos Pinto's Collector Port is streets ahead of most of the simple ruby ports on the market. It has a wonderful deep colour >
For an 'everyday' port, Noval's has lots of character. Not as sweet as some, with a bit more weight and balance. Pronounced, >
Quinta do Vesuvio Single Quinta 1999
Graham's Vintage Ports are the epitome of richness and concentration, and in the 2000, particularly so, owing to the Quinta >
The pedigree of this legendary port house shines through in their smartly presented ruby reserve, which is still made from >
A powerful aromatic bouquet. Dark berry fruits on the nose and palate. Great layers of complexity and flavours of plump >
A medium-bodied and beautifully balanced vintage port in its prime. Layered with figs, dates and rich plummy fruit and a >
Kopke is the finest producer of aged tawny ports. Medium intensity, this a great tasting and highly versitle port, sweet >
"Somewhat of a lightweight for Fonseca, but undeniably charming, this dark ruby/purple-colored wine offers a floral, exotic, >
"The 2007 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port is a blend of multiple sites meant to express the house style in a great year. It >
Guimaraens Vintage Ports are made in certain years when a classic Fonseca Vintage is not declared and are generally more >
Aged Tawny from an esteemed house such as Kopke is a rare treat. Rich and complex yet fresh and fragrant. It is as happy >
As one of the finest producers of Tawny Port, it is no surprise that Kopke are also the oldest Port house in Porto, where >
