Fortified Wine Advice

May 26, 2022

How To Decant Vintage Port
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.
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August 12, 2021

Laying Down Port Wine
One of the most laudable Vintage Port traditions is that of ‘laying down port’ for someone shortly after they are born.
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February 10, 2020

10 Reasons To Buy Port Wine
From enjoying your best port wine with Stilton to giving port as a christening present, there are many good reasons to buy port wine.
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September 7, 2018

The History Of Henriques & Henriques
The Company uses the most recent technical innovations, but at the same time, maintains the family traditions of almost 200 years.
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February 18, 2018

A Guide To Alcohol Bottle Sizes
Learn about various alcohol bottle sizes, from standard to oversized formats. Find out how each size affects flavour & ageing.
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December 3, 2017

Why Is There White Paint On Port Bottles
This white mark is added to show which way up it was cellared.
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August 6, 2017

Crumbling Port Corks

If the cork breaks or crumbles when opening, the quality of the Wine is unaffected and the filter in a decanting funnel will catch all pieces.

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August 5, 2017

To Decant Or Not To Decant, That Is The Question
As a rule of thumb if a port has a cork stopper it will not need decanting, and should be stored upright.
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June 27, 2017

What Exactly Is Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port?

Here is an explanation of a unique style of Port, which is exceptional value for money, if a little difficult to pronounce.

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