Youth is the essence of a good ruby port. These young wines mature in neutral oak or stainless steel from two to three years, giving them the chance to assimilate the jolt of grape spirit added during ...

In the run-up to the holiday season, some enjoy the daily countdown of Advent calendars or streaming Hallmark Holiday movies to prepare for the merriment to come. At this time of year, I like to have ...

You might think port can only be served with dessert, but this fortified wine from Portugal is about more than its sweet, save-for-after-dinner reputation. "Port is a drink that not everybody ...

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, ...

Dirk Niepoort is a terrific cook in addition to being a groundbreaking winemaker. With his substantial Douro Valley reds, he likes to serve this hearty beef stew. At his home in Oporto, he intensifies ...

Christmas is fast-approaching and for many of us that means time is running out to stock up on enough booze to last us the festive season. After all, what good is a giant cheeseboard or plate of mince ...

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 ...

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 ...

The port enhances the deep wine-red hue of the cranberries and the aroma of cinnamon, allspice and cloves practically follows this heady sauce around the table. In a medium saucepan, combine the Port ...

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the Port and sugar. Tie the cloves, cinnamon stick, allspice and black peppercorns in a small piece of cheesecloth. Add the spice bundle to the saucepan. Add the ...