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 ...

There's hardly a finer companion on these bone-chilling winter nights than a glass of port wine. Port is a wine that is fortified with brandy, which is added to the fermenting juice. The result is a ...

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 ...

Especially amid the rush of holiday gatherings, sweet wines are an everyday luxury worth rediscovering. They offer the kind ...

Want to serve something special with your holiday desserts, without breaking the bank? There is no better all-purpose bargain choice than ruby Port. Why ruby? Because it is the youngest, freshest, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

It must be the rich foods served this time of year that make port a popular pairing. Since port can sometimes be overwhelming with its range of varieties and labels, several readers have requested ...

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 ...