Port Wine

Port is a sweet fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, around 20% ABV. We stock tawny, late bottled vintage (LBV), ruby, white and vintage port, from miniatures and 20cl bottles to gift boxes.

Tawny, LBV, ruby or white?

Most of the range is tawny port, aged in wooden casks until it turns amber and nutty: 10 year old tawnies come from Graham's, Sandeman, Taylor's and Kopke, 20 year olds from Graham's, Sandeman and Fonseca, and Graham's goes on to 30 and 40 years. LBV port comes from a single year's harvest and is aged for four to six years before bottling. Ruby is the youngest and fruitiest style, and white port is made from white grapes.

Which port should I choose?

For a first bottle or a gift, a 10 year old tawny from Graham's or Taylor's is the safe choice, and Sandeman's 10 and 20 year olds come in gift boxes or with two glasses. Kopke LBV is the everyday choice, and Warre's Warrior, a reserve ruby, is younger and fruitier. White port, such as Graham's Fine White and Blend No 5, is the one for port and tonic. For an occasion, Warre's Quinta da Cavadinha is a single-quinta vintage port.

How to serve port

Serve tawny port lightly chilled and ruby port at cool room temperature, in a small wine glass. Port goes well with cheese, especially Stilton, and with chocolate and nut desserts. For a port and tonic, pour white port over ice, top with tonic and add a slice of orange or a sprig of mint.

Port FAQs

How long does port keep once opened? Tawny keeps for a month or two after opening if sealed and kept cool; ruby and LBV are best within two to four weeks, and vintage port within a few days.

What does 10 year old mean on a tawny? It indicates the style and character of a tawny of around that age, approved by the Port and Douro Wine Institute; the blend includes wines both younger and older.

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