Fortified Wine Advice

Explore the different styles of port wine, from fruity ruby & refined tawny to rare vintage & colheita ports. Learn about their unique flavours, ageing processes & ideal pairings.

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.

Learn the simple, step‑by‑step method for decanting Vintage Port. From preparing the bottle to pouring off the sediment, this guide shows you how to serve Port cleanly and confidently.

A timeless tradition, laying down Vintage Port creates a meaningful gift that matures alongside the recipient, becoming richer in flavour & sentiment.

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

The Company uses the most recent technical innovations, but at the same time, maintains the family traditions of almost 200 years.

Learn about various alcohol bottle sizes, from standard to oversized formats. Find out how each size affects flavour & ageing.

This white mark is added to show which way up it was cellared.