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.
A powerful aromatic bouquet. Dark berry fruits on the nose and palate. Great layers of complexity and flavours of plump >
Guimaraens Vintage Ports are made in certain years when a classic Fonseca Vintage is not declared, and are generally more >
For an 'everyday' port, Noval's has lots of character. Not as sweet as some, with a bit more weight and balance. Pronounced, >
Intense, deep-ruby colour; on thenose bursting with concentrated scents of violets, black cherry and blackcurrant fruit. >
This delicious, vibrant port is tawny in colour and has a complex nose of dried fruits and nuts with dark fruits that blend >
1987 Quinta do Tua, Cockburns
The pedigree of this legendary port house shines through in their smartly presented ruby reserve, which is still made from >
Ramos Pinto's Collector Port is streets ahead of most of the simple ruby ports on the market. It has a wonderful deep colour >
1994 Dow's Vintage Port
"Somewhat of a lightweight for Fonseca, but undeniably charming, this dark ruby/purple-colored wine offers a floral, exotic, >
Graham's Vintage Ports are the epitome of richness and concentration, and in the 2000, particularly so, owing to the Quinta >
Guimaraens Vintage Ports are made in certain years when a classic Fonseca Vintage is not declared and are generally more >