Port is misunderstood — and that’s unfortunate. Although often pigeonholed into the dessert category, the best modern port wines are complex and sophisticated enough to enjoy with food, mix in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Port has a history as rich as the drink itself. The Romans first sowed the seeds of port production when they started ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've heard of port before, but never tasted it, the name may remind you of something a grandparent used to drink after dinner, a beverage ...

Spring is here but the nights are still chilly and perfect for drinking port. Port is wine to which additional alcohol is added — normally the grape product brandy. The Christian Brothers is a ...

As the chill of autumn settles over B.C., and the rains return, few wines offer the warmth and richness of a well-aged Port from Portugal’s Douro Valley and, in more recent times, some of its ...

Millennials are discovering the world of Port wine. Port refers to a fortified wine produced in Portugal’s Douro Valley. It has been in existence since the 15th century, and has been consumed in the ...

Port wine is a wine usually served before or after a meal. It goes well with cheeses, nuts and decadent desserts. Whether it's a ruby, tawny or white, a good port selection can really wow your guests.