Port is one of the very few good things ever to come out of warfare. The origins of the trade in this sweet fortified wine date back to the 17th century, when wars with France deprived the British and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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Each month, our resident wine expert, Vicky Hampton, shares her seasonal wine picks for those on a budget and those with a little more cash to splash. February’s tipple of choice is port – whether ...

Simmering port wine with orange, cinnamon and honey into a luxuriously syrupy sauce is just the thing to tame a medley of crisp fall fruit into an elegant dessert. Be sure to use a ruby port, as ...

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 ...