A Journey Into Port Wine, Tips & Information

A Journey Into Port Wine

Enjoy our delightful journey of culinary exploration with our port pairing suggestions. Dive into the world of flavours and combinations as we guide you through the art of pairing port wines with an array of delectable dishes.

Up your cocktail game with our expertly created cocktails featuring innovative recipes and insightful tips for crafting exquisite cocktails using port wine.

Port Wine Advice

Styles Of Port Wine
Port wines come in several different varieties, the main differences being driven by the quality of the original harvest & the method chosen to age the wine.
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History Of Port Wine
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.
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Guide To Serving Port At The Right Temperature
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.
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Port Wine & Food Pairings

Port Wine & Chocolate Delights For An Easter Celebration
As Easter approaches, it's time to embrace the spirit of renewal and indulgence. What better way to enjoy your celebrations than by combining two timeless delights – port wine and chocolate?
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Crack Open The Port Wine At Easter
With Easter nearly upon us we explore the art of pairing port wine with Easter delights and delve into the history and characteristics that make this fortified wine a perfect companion for the season.

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Chocolate Mousse And Red Fruits Served With Bin 27
Fonseca suggest pairing BIN 27 with a chocolate mousse with red fruits.
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Christmas Recipes Using Port Wine

Spiced Red Cabbage With Taylors Port
Red cabbage makes a colourful and tasty alternative to the ‘love-or-hate’ Brussel Sprout and this recipe adds a spicy new dimension.
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Poached Pears With Taylors Port
This refreshing, simple and very elegant dessert, perfect served with some thick cream or perhaps some vanilla ice cream.
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Cranberry Sauce With Taylors Port
There’s nothing that goes better with your roast turkey at Christmas than homemade cranberry sauce with port.
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Bin 27 Cocktails

Porto Cosmo Cocktail With Fonseca Bin 27 Port
A sweet and sour cosmo cocktail with Fonseca Bin 27 port.
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Martini Cocktail With Fonseca Bin 27 Port
Before dinner, if you enjoy strong emotions you can turn to a martini cocktail with Fonseca Bin 27 with its different contrasts.
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Port Lemonade Cocktail With Fonseca Bin 27
This port lemonade cocktail with Fonseca Bin 27 is a perfect afternoon long drink with friends.
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Spring & Summer Cocktail Ideas

Classic Vodka Martini
The Vodka Martini is a simple and versatile cocktail that can be tweaked to fit any palate.
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Apple Neon Cocktail
A sparkling and apple spiced cocktail with Chip Dry White Port, Calvados, Maple Syrup with Cardamom.
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Silky Spring Cocktail
Learn the recipe to this Silky Spring, a fresh, floral and smooth cocktail with White Port, reminding the smells and flavours of the spring season.
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Autumn & Winter Cocktail Ideas

Saint Valentine
Intense and seductive, "Saint Valentine" is a perfect cocktail for your Valentine's Day plans.
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Winter Red Fruit Spritz

Winter red fruit spritz Christmas cocktail with Taylors LBV port wine.

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Tailored Bourbon Cocktail
A sweet and strong cocktail with 10 year old tawny port, Whiskey Bulleit Bourbon and banana flavoured salted caramel.
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