Fortified Wine Advice

Storing port wine is relatively simple, but attention to detail will reward you with a port that maintains its full depth of flavour elegance.

Discover the ultimate seasonal guide to pairing port with cheese. From vintage port with blue cheese to tawny port with aged varieties.

As the festive season approaches, it's time to start thinking about how to make your Christmas celebrations extra special.

Port wine, with its rich flavours & versatile styles from crisp white port to decadent tawny & robust vintage, make it an ideal drink for every season

Port takes its name from the city of Porto located at the head of the river Douro in Portugal. The success of port wine was born of adversity when England & France were at war in the 17th century.

The temperature of the port wine affects its tasting. Too high, the taste of alcohol will stand out & you will not be able to taste the aromas, too low, the wine will have no distinctive taste.

Port decanting has a bit of mythology surrounding it & most people seem to imagine it is difficult to do correctly. In reality all it really requires is a spare clean bottle or port decanter & a steady hand to pour.

One of the most laudable Vintage Port traditions is that of ‘laying down port’ for someone shortly after they are born.

From enjoying your best port wine with Stilton to giving port as a christening present, there are many good reasons to buy port wine.