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Graham's 5x20cl
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Graham's 5x20cl
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Graham's 5x20cl brings Portuguese port into a convenient gift format. With five 20 cl bottles, it is a neat way to present Graham's, whether the idea is to share, explore the set at leisure or give a thoughtful port gift without choosing a single full-size bottle.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this kind of presentation has an easy appeal: recognisable, practical and nicely suited to customers looking for something more considered than a standard bottle. The compact format makes it approachable while still feeling like a proper port gift.
At 19.8% alcohol, it sits firmly within the classic port category. More information about the house can be found at https://www.grahams-port.com/Graham's Blend N°12 Rood
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Graham's Blend N°12 Rood is a red port from Portugal, produced under the Graham's name. The wording already gives it a little more identity than a straightforward category label: this is presented as a specific blend within the Graham's range.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, it sits well among bottles for customers looking for a red port with a recognisable house behind it. At 19% alcohol, it remains firmly within the familiar port style, while the Blend N°12 name gives it a more defined and contemporary feel than a purely generic red port.
No specific aroma, flavour or finish notes have been supplied for Graham's Blend N°12 Rood. The confirmed information is that it is a red port from Portugal with an alcohol strength of 19%.Graham's 20y Tawny
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Graham's 20y Tawny
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Graham's 20y Tawny is a Portuguese port with a clear sense of place and style: a tawny from Graham's, carrying a 20-year indication and bottled at 20% alcohol. The name already tells you that this is positioned beyond a simple young red port.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we naturally bring into the conversation when someone asks for a mature, recognisable port from a well-known name. It has that straightforward confidence: Graham's, Portugal, tawny, 20 years.
Its appeal lies in that clarity. This is a 20y Tawny for moments when you want a port with a more established presence, whether for a calm tasting moment or as a thoughtful bottle to give.
No specific aroma or flavour notes have been supplied for Graham's 20y Tawny. (…)Graham's Crusted Port 2015 Incl. Box
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Graham's Crusted Port 2015 Incl. Box
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In stockGraham's Crusted Port 2015 is a red Port from Portugal, positioned in the Vintage Port category. The 2015 date gives the bottle a clear point of reference, making it feel more specific and considered than a more general red Port.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we would place in front of someone looking for Port with a stronger sense of identity. At 20% alcohol, it sits firmly within the familiar Port tradition, while the Graham's name and Crusted Port 2015 designation give it a more distinctive presence for a deliberate serving moment.
No specific tasting notes have been provided for Graham's Crusted Port 2015. For that reason, no aromas, flavour details or finish characteristics are added beyond the available product data. What is clear (…)Graham's Vintage 2024 37,5cl
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Graham's Vintage 2024 37,5cl
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Graham's Vintage 2024 37.5cl is a red Vintage Port from Portugal with a story that starts with the declaration itself. It marks Graham's first declared vintage after seven years, a meaningful decision for a house with more than two centuries of heritage behind it.
The fruit comes from the Douro Valley, including Graham's respected vineyards Quinta dos Malvedos, Quinta do Tua and Quinta da Vila Velha. The growing conditions allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, giving this port the combination of power, finesse and elegance described as central to the house style.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this 37.5cl format as a thoughtful way to enjoy a serious Vintage Port without opening a full bottle. It keeps the sense of occasion, while the wine itself (…)Graham's 10y Tawny + Tube Tube Incl.
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Graham's 10y Tawny + Tube Tube Incl.
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Graham's 10y Tawny is a Portuguese port with a mature, rounded style. The 10-year indication points to a tawny expression built around dried fruit, roasted nuts, caramel and gentle spice rather than a young, primary fruit character.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of port we like to present when someone is looking for depth without losing freshness. Its 20% alcohol gives it the generous presence associated with port, while the tasting notes show sweetness held in check by refreshing acidity.
The tube gives Graham's 10y Tawny a polished presentation, making it a thoughtful bottle to share or offer as a gift. It is a port with warmth, layered aromas and a long, softly spiced finish.
The aroma brings together orange peel and cinnamon, (…)Graham's 1940 The Master
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Graham's 1940 The Master
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Graham's 1940 The Master is a Portuguese red Colheita Port where the date immediately sets the tone. This is not presented as an everyday bottle, but as a Port with a clear collector's appeal and a name that places time and craftsmanship at the centre.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, a bottle like this stands apart because of that combination: Graham's, a red Colheita style, the prominent 1940 reference and 20% alcohol. Its interest lies less in a long list of technical details and more in the presence it brings to a serious Port selection.
For someone looking for a Port with a distinctive year statement and a strong sense of occasion, Graham's 1940 The Master is best understood as a special bottle with a carefully defined identity.
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Graham's 1950 Colheita
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Graham's 1950 Colheita is a Portuguese red Colheita Port where the date immediately sets the tone. A bottle marked 1950 is not simply an everyday Port; it carries a clear sense of age and historical presence.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we would place this Graham's among the more distinctive bottles for those drawn to mature, scarce and origin-driven releases. Its collector's item indication, together with the note that these are the last bottles, gives it an added sense of rarity.
At 20% alcohol, it sits firmly within the world of Port, yet the real appeal here lies in the combination of Graham's, Portugal and the remarkable 1950 reference.
No specific tasting notes are provided for Graham's 1950 Colheita in the supplied information. For that (…)Graham's 1961 Colheita Tube Incl.
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Graham's 1961 Colheita Tube Incl.
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Graham's 1961 Colheita is a port from a single harvest year, shaped by more than six decades of slow development. The grapes came mainly from Quinta dos Malvedos and Quinta das Lages in the Douro, before the wine matured patiently in oak casks in the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia.
The appeal here lies in the way time has been held in one vintage. Long cask ageing has given this Colheita rare aromatic depth, while the wine still keeps the freshness needed to remain elegant. At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as the kind of bottle that tells the story of a harvest rather than simply representing a style of port.
With only 712 bottles produced, Graham's 1961 Colheita carries a natural sense of rarity. It is particularly compelling for those who appreciate (…)Graham's 1985 Cellar Release Incl. Box
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Graham's 1985 Cellar Release Incl. Box
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Graham's 1985 Cellar Release is a Vintage Port shaped by origin, patience and careful cellaring. It comes mainly from Quinta dos Malvedos and Quinta das Lages in the Douro Valley, bringing together two vineyard sources in a wine that has been developing since the 1985 vintage.
The Port was traditionally vinified in lagares and bottled young to preserve its capacity for ageing. More than forty years in Graham's cool, humid cellars have given it a refined, mature expression while still retaining a sense of life and structure.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we like to introduce to customers who appreciate mature Vintage Port with a clear story behind it. Only 200 bottles were released, each recorked and sealed with red wax to safeguard its (…)Graham's 1997 Apprentice Tube Incl.
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Graham's 1997 Apprentice Tube Incl.
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Graham's 1997 Apprentice is a Single Harvest Tawny Port with a story that reaches beyond the vintage itself. It belongs to a trilogy celebrating the craft of the cellar master in Portuguese wine houses, alongside Artisan and Master. Apprentice represents the first stage of that journey: the young learner in the cellar, beginning the path towards mastery.
The 1997 harvest makes this release especially meaningful. That same year, Charles Symington had just begun working as an apprentice to his father, Peter. The conditions were ideal and produced remarkable wines. Some were bottled as Vintage Port, while Peter Symington set aside a number of the finest lots for long maturation. Twenty-five years later, Charles selected the remaining casks for this very limited bottling.
Graham's 20y Tawny 20cl
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Graham's 20y Tawny 20cl brings together a recognised Portuguese port name with a convenient smaller bottle size. The 20-year age statement is the key point here: this is a tawny port where maturation is central to its identity.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this bottle is especially relevant for customers who want to explore a 20-year-old tawny without opening a full-size bottle. The 20cl format makes it a considered, manageable way to enjoy this style.
With the remaining stock down to the last bottles, this compact Graham's 20y Tawny also feels a little more limited on the shelf. A thoughtful choice for anyone specifically looking for Graham's, tawny port and a more mature expression.
No specific aroma or flavour notes have been supplied for (…)Graham's 30y Tawny Tube Incl.
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Graham's 30y Tawny Tube Incl.
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Graham's 30y Tawny is a Portuguese port built around the presence of age. The 30-year statement gives it a very different standing from a young everyday port; this is a bottle where time is central to the experience.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this Graham's sits comfortably among ports chosen by customers looking for a mature tawny from a recognisable house. At 20% alcohol, it remains firmly within the classic port category, while the 30-year indication gives it a more considered, special-occasion feel.
It is easy to understand why this bottle is often selected: a 30-year-old tawny port needs little explanation. The name itself already tells you that this is a more mature and deliberate choice.
No specific aroma or flavour notes are supplied for (…)Graham's 40y Tawny 4,5l
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Graham's 40y Tawny 4,5l
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Graham's 40y Tawny 4.5l is a Portuguese port with real table presence. The name already tells the main story: a 40 year old tawny from Graham's, bottled in an impressive 4.5 litre format. This is not a casual bottle in appearance; it has the feeling of something brought out when the port itself deserves attention.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, what makes this release stand out is the meeting of age statement and scale. A 40y tawny carries a sense of long maturation and calm depth, while the large bottle naturally suggests sharing and taking time over the pour.
At 20% alcohol, it sits firmly within the world of port: generous, substantial and made to be served thoughtfully. For anyone looking for a Graham's port with maturity, stature and a striking bottle format, (…)Graham's 40y Tawny New Incl. Box
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Graham's 40 Year Old Tawny Port is all about time. It has spent an average of four decades maturing in toasted oak casks and is blended from wines that were set aside generations ago. That gives it a sense of maturity that is built slowly, layer by layer, rather than through youthful freshness.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we would introduce to someone looking for the deeply aged side of port. Even the colour tells part of the story: golden, with a slight green tinge at the rim, a sign of considerable age.
What makes this Graham's so compelling is its quiet depth. Delicate fruit, raisins, roasted toffee and chocolate unfold into a remarkably long finish, showing how much patience and careful selection matter in a 40 year old tawny.
Graham's 50y Tawny
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Graham's 50y Tawny is a port shaped above all by time. Tawny port develops its pale brown to orange-brown colour through long ageing in oak casks, but this Graham's is not simply about age. It brings together cask knowledge, maturation and blending in a wine that has taken more than half a century to reach the bottle.
A key part of the blend comes from a 1969 wine known as the CAS Reserve, originally set aside by Peter Symington to mark the birth of his son Charles Andrew Symington. The other component is a blend of wines from 1970 to 1973, assembled in 1982. Over the long ageing period, more than half of the original wines evaporated, leaving behind a much more concentrated wine.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we would introduce as much (…)Graham's 5x5cl Incl. Box
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Graham's 5x5cl Incl. Box
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Graham's 5x5cl presents Portuguese port from Graham's in a compact set of five 5cl bottles. It is a practical format for getting to know the house without immediately opening a full-size bottle.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this kind of presentation has a useful place in the port selection: easy to pour in smaller measures, convenient for a modest tasting moment, and a straightforward introduction to Graham's. With an alcohol strength of 19.8%, it sits firmly within the classic world of fortified Portuguese wine.
Additional information about the brand can be found at https://www.grahams-port.com/Graham's 80y Incl. Box
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Graham's 80y Incl. Box
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Graham's 80y is not a port to introduce casually; it carries the feeling of family heritage in the glass. This very rare release was created in honour of Peter Symington's 80th birthday and is an assemblage of wines drawn mainly from the 1940s.
Its depth comes from time. After eight decades of ageing in oak casks, the wine has gained remarkable concentration and refinement. At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we like to take a moment for, because its story is inseparable from its character.
Graham's 80y reflects the Graham's legacy as it has been passed down through generations. Its age, origin and commemorative purpose make it a port for occasions where the meaning behind the bottle matters just as much as the tasting itself.
Graham's Bicentenary Coll 12 Bts: Colheita '61, '76, '82, '95, '00&'06. Vintage '63, '70, '85, '94, '97&'11
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Graham's Bicentenary Coll 12 Bts: Colheita '61, '76, '82, '95, '00&'06. Vintage '63, '70, '85, '94, '97&'11
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Graham's Bicentenary Collection Cabinet is far more than a single bottle of Port. It is a commemorative collection created to mark 200 years of Graham's, bringing together twelve historic Ports in one cabinet: six classic Vintage Ports from 1963, 1970, 1985, 1994, 1997 and 2011, alongside six Single Harvest Tawnies from 1961, 1976, 1982, 1995, 2000 and 2006.
What gives the collection its depth is the personal nature of the selection. Each Port was chosen by a member of the 3rd, 4th or 5th generation of the Symington family, with a personal meaning attached to the wine they selected. The specially designed, individually numbered labels make each bottle feel part of a larger family narrative rather than simply a sequence of vintages.
The cabinet is just as (…)Graham's Blend N°5 Wit
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Graham's Blend N°5 Wit
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Graham's Blend N°5 Wit highlights the white style within the world of port. This is a Portuguese white port from Graham's, bottled at 19%, with a name that immediately sets it apart from the more familiar red expressions of the category.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, white port is the kind of bottle that often catches the eye of customers looking to explore port from a slightly different perspective. Graham's Blend N°5 Wit stays firmly within the port tradition, while bringing a lighter colour and a distinct positioning within the range.
The available information is deliberately concise: Graham's, Portugal, white port and 19% alcohol. That allows the product to be introduced clearly, without adding aromas or flavour claims that are not supplied.
Graham's Extra Dry White
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Graham's Extra Dry White
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Graham's Extra Dry White is a white Port from Portugal with a clearly dry direction. It highlights a different side of white Port, moving away from a sweeter impression and placing the emphasis on a more restrained Extra Dry style.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we point out when someone is looking for white Port but prefers a drier expression. At 19% alcohol, it remains firmly within the Port category, while the name itself makes the stylistic choice very clear.
It is a straightforward but distinctive Graham's bottling: Portuguese white Port, shaped around an Extra Dry character.
The available product details point mainly to a white Port in an Extra Dry style. No specific aromas or flavours are provided, so the tasting (…)Graham's Fine Ruby
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Graham's Fine Ruby
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Graham's Fine Ruby is a red Port from Portugal, clearly presented in Graham's Ruby style. The name gives the essential direction: Fine Ruby, red Port, Graham's. No additional tasting detail is supplied, so the product is best introduced through its style and identity rather than through invented flavour descriptions.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we would place this bottle among the straightforward, recognisable Port choices: Portuguese origin, red colour, Ruby designation and 19% alcohol. It is easy to understand for anyone specifically looking for a Graham's red Port in the Ruby category.
Its appeal lies in that clarity. Graham's Fine Ruby does not need a complicated explanation; it is a clearly identified red Port with a familiar house name and a style that is (…)Graham's Fine Ruby (Damaged: Label dirty, damaged or missing)
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Graham's Fine Ruby is a red Port from Portugal, clearly presented in Graham's Ruby style. The name gives the essential direction: Fine Ruby, red Port, Graham's. No additional tasting detail is supplied, so the product is best introduced through its style and identity rather than through invented flavour descriptions.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we would place this bottle among the straightforward, recognisable Port choices: Portuguese origin, red colour, Ruby designation and 19% alcohol. It is easy to understand for anyone specifically looking for a Graham's red Port in the Ruby category.
Its appeal lies in that clarity. Graham's Fine Ruby does not need a complicated explanation; it is a clearly identified red Port with a familiar house name and a style that is (…)Your benefit: € 1,73 / 15%
Graham's Fine Tawny
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Graham's Fine Tawny is a Portuguese Porto from Graham's, presented in the tawny style named on the bottle. At Drankenshop Broekmans, it sits naturally among the Port selections for customers looking for a recognisable house and a straightforward expression rather than a highly technical or niche release.
At 19% alcohol, this red Porto has the strength associated with the category. The appeal here is its clarity: Graham's Fine Tawny, from Portugal, with a familiar positioning within the world of Porto.
No detailed tasting description is supplied for this product, so the presentation remains deliberately focused on what is confirmed: a Fine Tawny Porto from Graham's for anyone seeking a clear and well-identified bottle in this style.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about postage
What is postage?
Port wine (also called port or porto) originates from Portugal, and is named after the city of Porto - a major port city by the sea, at the mouth of the Douro River. It is a fortified wine produced in the Douro Valley in northern Portugal. The exact origins of port are not fully documented, but it is widely believed that the English played an important role in its development.
During the 17th century, the English were already importing wine from Portugal. To better preserve the wine while travelling by sea, traders in the 17th century began adding a little brandy to the wine, increasing its alcohol concentration and shelf life. This process of fortification made the wine more resistant to spoilage during the long journey across the Atlantic to England.
Today, port is appreciated all over the world and there are different styles, ranging from dry to sweet and from young to long-aged port wines. And this blog wouldn't be 'Porto for dummies' if we didn't delve deeper into this, right? Lets go!
How is porto made?
The magic of port begins with the harvesting of grapes in the beautiful Douro Valley, usually from September to October. After the grapes are carefully pressed, the fermentation process begins where natural yeast cells convert the sugars in the grape juice into alcohol. But here comes the interesting part - halfway through this process, a powerful brandy is added, stopping the fermentation and giving the wine its distinctive sweetness and higher alcohol content. The port is then aged in large wooden barrels, where it develops its complex flavour before being bottled and ready to enjoy.
How do you drink port?
Port wine is not just a drink to enjoy as an aperitif before dinner or as a digestive after a delicious meal. It is also a versatile ingredient that can add a sophisticated touch to culinary creations. Port's rich flavours and complex aromas make it a perfect addition to a variety of dishes: from enriching sauces to refining desserts - the possibilities are endless.
Do you drink porto chilled or at room temperature?
At what temperature you optimally enjoy your porto depends on the type of port. As a general guideline, you can divide the differences in serving temperature as follows:
- Ruby port, Red port, Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) port, Vintage port is best enjoyed at a lightly chilled cellar temperature of around 14 to 18 degrees. If you drink these types too warm, they become unwieldy, heavy and alcoholic. But if you serve them too cold, you lose a lot of the aromas and nuances that make this type of port unique. A slight freshness balances these fruity portos perfectly, so just keep them in a cooler or unheated room.
- Tawny port may safely be served slightly cooler than ruby port. Indeed, a slightly lower temperature between 12 and 16 degrees brings out the nutty, caramel flavours of a tawny, making them perfect for desserts.
- White port is the coolest frog of the bunch. White port is light and summery, so it is best served chilled around 10 degrees: out of the fridge, on the rocks or in a simple cocktail with a bitter such as a tonic to balance things out.
How long can you store port?
The shelf life of an open bottle of port depends on the type of port and how well it is stored. It is important to always seal the opened bottle of port well with the original cork or an airtight stopper and keep it in the fridge to minimise oxidation. It is also recommended to store the bottle upright to prevent the cork from coming into contact with the port, which can lead to changes in flavour and aroma.
What is the difference between port and wine?
Port wine is also basically wine, but with a twist! While ordinary wine is made by letting nature take its course during the fermentation process, port wine is enhanced by adding brandy. This not only gives it a higher alcohol content, but also that sweet, luscious flavour we love so much.
What is ruby port?
Ruby port, also called red port, is a young and fruity style of port. It is characterised by its vibrant red colour and intense fruity flavours of cherries, raspberries and sometimes berries. Red port is usually aged briefly in barrels and is often bottled and sold as a young wine, without further maturation in bottle.
Graham's Six Grapes is a specific variety of ruby port produced by Graham's. It is a blend of different vintages and grape varieties, mainly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. Six Grapes is known for its quality and is considered one of Graham's most accessible and affordable port wines. It is therefore highly recommended, especially for lovers of fruity, young port wines.
An opened bottle of Ruby Port can generally be kept in the fridge for about 1 to 2 weeks before the flavour starts to wane.
What can you combine with red port?
Ruby port goes hand in hand with a range of flavours due to its versatile character:
- Cheese boards: Ruby port is an excellent choice to pair with a selection of cheeses, especially spicy and blue cheeses. The sweetness of the port is a perfect contrast to the salty and tangy flavours of the cheeses, resulting in heaven on earth!
- Chocolate desserts: The fruity and sweet flavours also go perfectly with chocolate desserts such as chocolate cake, brownies or truffles, for example.
- Red meat: Ruby port is a great companion for red meat dishes such as grilled beef, lamb or stews. The port's sweetness and fruitiness complement the savoury flavours of the meat, creating a perfectly balanced and flavourful combination.
- Fruity desserts: Besides chocolate desserts, ruby port also goes well with fruity desserts such as berry pie or apple crumble.
- Nuts and dried fruit: A simple but oh-so-delicious combination is to serve ruby port with an assortment of nuts and dried fruit.
What is tawny port?
Tawny port is a style of port wine characterised by its amber hue and complex flavour profile. Tawny port is obtained by long ageing (sometimes even decades) in wooden barrels. It can be divided into several categories based on age, such as Tawny port, Tawny port with an age indication (such as 10, 20, 30 or 40 years) and Colheita port, which is produced from grapes from a single vintage and aged for a long period, usually at least seven years, but sometimes even decades.
Tawny Port, especially if it has been aged for some time, can last slightly longer than Ruby Port. An opened bottle of Tawny Port can usually be stored in the fridge for about two to four weeks.
What can you pair with a tawny port?
Tawny port is a versatile wine that goes well with different types of food.
- Hard cheeses: Hard cheeses such as Cheddar, Gouda and Manchego are an excellent choice because of their salty and nutty flavours, which contrast nicely with the sweetness of the Tawny Port. The saltiness of the cheese can also enhance the flavour of the wine and bring out its fruity notes.
- Dark chocolate: Chocolate is another popular choice to pair with Tawny Port, especially dark chocolate with a high cocoa content.
- Dishes with a spicy/sweet flavour: In addition, dishes with a slightly spicy or sweet flavour can go well with Tawny Port, such as roasted meat with a fruity sauce or caramelised onions.
- Cigars: And finally, for cigar lovers, a Tawny Port can blend perfectly with mild to medium-bodied cigars.
What is the difference between a ruby port and a tawny port?
You can recognise the differences between a good Ruby port and a tasty Tawny port by the following pillars:
- Maturation process: A Ruby port usually matured for only a few years, while a Tawny port has matured for longer
- Colour: A Ruby port has an unmistakable deep dark, ruby red colour. A Tawny port can be recognised by its typical amber colour.
- Flavour profile: A Ruby port has a lively, fruity flavour, with notes of red berries, cherries and sometimes even hints of chocolate. Tawny port, on the other hand, has a more complex flavour profile, with notes of dried fruit, nuts, caramel and spices .
In other words, with a Ruby porto you get a fresh and fruity wine with a firm structure, while with a Tawny you opt for a softer texture and a more aged taste.
What is vintage port?
Vintage port is the crème de la crème of port wines, known for its unparalleled quality and exclusivity. It is made from grapes from just one harvest season, making each bottle tell a unique story about that particular year. Only in exceptional years, when the grapes are of exceptional quality, is Vintage port produced. As a result, the growing conditions of the grapes, including weather, soil and vine health, are vital to the final taste and quality of the wine.
Unlike other port styles, Vintage porto is aged for a relatively short time and usually not filtered before bottling. This gives the wine a chance to continue to evolve in the bottle and develop its natural sediment. Vintage portos stored properly are often the gems of the port world, and each glass offers an unforgettable experience.
Because Vintage porto has a higher alcohol content and more tannins, it can last longer than Ruby or Tawny porto after the bottle is opened. It can keep well for several weeks or even several months if properly sealed and stored in the fridge.
What is a Late Bottled Vintage port (LBV port)?
Like Vintage porto, LBV porto is produced from grapes from a single vintage. Unlike vintage porto, which is bottled after only two years of barrel maturation, LBV porto undergoes a longer maturation period in wooden barrels. This usually ranges from four to six years. Late Bottled Vintage porto generally has more complexity and depth than Ruby porto, but less than Vintage porto.
LBV porto is a popular choice for port wine lovers looking for a compromise between the youthful freshness of Ruby porto and the depth and complexity of Vintage porto.
What is white port?
White port is a style of port wine produced from white grape varieties rather than red grape varieties, as is common with red and Tawny port. White port can be further divided into three categories: dry white port, medium white port and sweet white port. It is produced similarly to red port, but with a shorter ageing time in wooden barrels to maintain freshness and fruitiness.
What is the difference between white port and red port?
The differences between white porto and red porto are reflected in five key characteristics:
- Grape varieties: Red port is mainly made from red grapes, such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. White port, on the other hand, is made from only white grape varieties, such as Malvasia Fina, Gouveio, Viosinho,...
- Production method: The production method for red and white port is similar up to the point of fermentation. For red port, the grapes are fermented together with their skins. For white port, the grapes are pressed and fermentation takes place without the skins.
- Ageing process: In general, white port wines are aged for a shorter period of time than red port wines. White port is usually aged for a few years, while red port is often aged for much longer, sometimes even decades.
- Flavour profile: The shorter ageing time of white port generally results in a fresher and fruitier flavour, while red port wines develop more complex and deeper flavour profiles the longer they age.
- Serving style: White port is often served chilled, sometimes even with ice, as its refreshing and fruity flavours come into their own at lower temperatures. Red port, on the other hand, is usually served at room temperature or slightly chilled, as its rich and complex flavours come out best at these temperatures.
What types of white port are there?
White port has a wide range of flavour profiles, depending on the style and ageing process.
- Dry white port: This type of port often has a light and fresh taste with notes of citrus fruits such as lemon and grapefruit, along with floral aromas such as orange blossom, for example.
- Medium-dry white port: This style has slightly more body and sweetness than dry white port, with notes of ripe fruit such as peach, apricot and pear. It often has balanced acidity and a silky texture.
- Sweet white port: Sweet white port is rich and luscious in flavour, with prominent notes of dried fruits such as sultanas, figs and dates. It can also contain notes of honey, caramel and vanilla, along with a long, lingering finish.
Where can I buy postage or possibly have it delivered to my home?
If you are looking for a good and reliable place to buy the tastiest port and possibly have it delivered to your home, then Drankenshop Broekmans is the place for you. With more than 35 years of experience, we offer you the best spirits at the best price, and thanks to our large stock, you will usually receive your order the very next day.
