Pair it with a decadent dessert! We review the Kirkland Signature 10 Year Old Tawny Port. This Port is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roiz, Tinto Cao and Tinta Amarela from Portugal. It is aged in oak barrels (see more on that below). … [Read more...]
Port! The Best Port Wines
Croft Reserve Tawny Porto - A Decadent Dessert Wine
A Bulk Buy rating on a lighter-bodied, silky smooth Port, the Croft Reserve Tawny Porto. A blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barocca, Tinta Cao and Tinta Amarela from Douro Valley, Portugal. The wine is aged seven years in seasoned oak casks and has 123 g/L … [Read more...]
Fonseca Bin 27 Porto Artist Series - The Best Value In Port?
A blend of the traditional Port varieties Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao and Tinta Amarela from Douro Valley, Portugal. SRP of $21 for a 750ml bottle and available for as low as $15 at Costco. Sample submitted for review. Imported by … [Read more...]
Sandeman Vau Vintage Porto 2000 - An Easy-Going Port
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca from Douro, Portugal. Sample submitted for review. Available for as low as $30 for a 750ml bottle. Covered here as a Saturday Splurge but since Port is usually sold in a 375ml or 500ml bottle, the prorated price would be $20 or … [Read more...]
Quinta De La Rosa Late Bottled Vintage Port - Luscious and Lovable LBV Port
A blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa and Tinta Roriz from Douro, Portugal. SRP of $28 and available for as low as $20. Sample submitted for review. From the winery: "This LBV has a good, clean defined style similar to other La Rosa ports with a good structure, … [Read more...]
You Should Drink More Port Wine – Four Reasons Why
The following is a guest post by Dano Qualls who blogs at WineKick. Dano is here today to talk to us about one of my favorite varieties of wine for fall and winter...port. Enjoy the post and be sure to check out Dano's blog and follow him on twitter @WineRising. Thanks … [Read more...]
Terra d'Oro Zinfandel Port - A Wonderful Way To End The Day
Zinfandel Port dessert wine from Amador County, California. Sample received courtesy the winemaker for review purposes. SRP of $24 for the 750ml bottle and available for as low as $15. Also available in a 375ml size with an SRP of $12. From the winemaker: "While some … [Read more...]
Croft Pink Rosé Porto - A Pink Drink That Packs a Powerful Punch
Rosé Port from Portugal made using the traditional Port varieties: Tinto Cao, Tinto Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, and Tinto Barroca. SRP of $20 but I was able to find it for as low as $14. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Croft Pink is the first … [Read more...]