In the uber-traditional world of fortified wines, George Thomas David Sandeman, seventh-generation heir to the port house that bears his name, has created a very non-typical vintage port. He has ...
By Tom Marquardt And Patrick Darr We once hesitated to try port—a drink we pictured in smoky dens, sipped by pompous ...
Why Port remains a timeless holiday favorite, from moreish Tawnies, young LBVs, to premium Vintage Ports, learn how to choose the perfect bottle for your festive celebrations this Christmas. ByPaul ...
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 ...
Winter is a great time to reflect upon the appropriate seasonality of certain wines. Summertime often brings to mind light, easy quaffs like rose. On the other hand, colder weather inspires us to ...
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 ...
Port may be your grandma’s drink, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be your drink, too. Because here’s the thing: Port is really good. Named after Portugal’s city of Oporto, port is a fortified wine ...
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, ...
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 ...
Cold, wet weather with snow at higher elevations is a rinse-and-repeat in the January and February weather forecast in B.C. It’s weather that begs for a glass of Port. Despite the many styles, there’s ...