Most port wine houses have now released their Vintage Port 2016. And although some people would say that it is much too early to drink such a wine now, drinking a young Vintage Port is really quite ...

Most of Portugal’s famous Port houses have declared 2016 to be a classic vintage year, marking the impending release of a slew of 2016 Vintage Port wines. This is not a common occurrence. On average, ...

I’m sure that the phrase, “Any port in a storm,” refers to a maritime crisis solution, and thus the P in port isn’t capitalized. But it is capitalized when it comes to the after-dinner dessert wine ...

As the holiday season begins, it’s not uncommon to start seeing port pop up on menus. This rich, fortified wine, which is made in the Douro Valley of Portugal, is often underappreciated, particularly ...

When I look outside and see this winter wonderland that we are all so fortunate to be living in right now, one thought comes to mind: Port. OK, two, fire and Port. Port is one of the finest wines ...

Not every occasion calls for a vintage port, but very often a port possessing “vintage character” is desired for everyday drinking. That is, a full-flavored port that doesn’t require decanting and can ...

The holiday season is a time for indulging in desserts, which includes Port. Vintage port is considered the ultimate, but is expensive and needs lengthy aging and decanting. An affordable alternative ...

Rebecca has been leading our food and drink testing for over five years. She oversees rigorous blind taste tests of more than 250 products a year, covering everything from olive oil and chocolate to ...

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