Vintage vs Late Bottled Vintage Port

The world of Port doesn’t really do itself any favors by having so many similar sounding styles. But understanding the difference between two classics – Late Bottled Vintage and Vintage – is worth knowing. Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) and Vintage Ports are different. LBVs age 4-6 years and are ready to drink. Vintages age up […]

Late Bottled Vintage Port: Everything You Need to Know

When it comes to Port wine, Late Bottled Vintage Port is a popular choice among wine enthusiasts who want to splurge – sort of… Late Bottled Vintage Port (LBV) is a sweet, red, fortified wine made from grapes grown in the same year in Portugal’s Duoro Valley. Aged at least 4 years before bottling, LBVs […]

What Is Ruby Port? A Quick Guide

Ruby Port Characteristics Ruby Port Characteristic Wine Type Ruby Port Body Full-bodied Flavor Profile Fruity, with notes of berries and plums Sweetness Sweet Tannins Medium Alcohol Content High (19%+) Region Portugal (Douro Valley) Price $ Ageable No – drink now So you’ve found yourself a Ruby Port – or are thinking about Ruby Port. Good […]

Port Wine Glasses: What You Need to Know

Are you a Port wine enthusiast wondering which glassware will help you enjoy this hedonistic wine’s rich and sweet flavors to their fullest? Port wine glasses are an actual thing (and I have thoughts on them). Traditional Port glasses are smaller than standard glasses. You pour less wine thanks to Port’s high alcohol content. Port […]

Ruby Port vs Tawny

Port is one of those wines that sneaks up on you and leaves you asking: Where have you been all my life? You’ll two styles in particular, Ruby and Tawny, widely available, but what’s the difference? Ruby Port and basic Tawny Port are both entry-level, sweet fortified wines. Ruby Port is fruit-forward with a deep […]

What’s the Difference Between Port and Ruby Port?

In the world of wine, you’ve heard of the terms “Port” and “Ruby Port” a few times, but what’s the difference between the two? Port is a broad category of Portuguese fortified wines made in the Douro Valley region. Ruby Port is a subcategory – or style – of Port. Ruby Ports are inexpensive sweet […]

What Does Ruby Port Pair With? 12 Go-to Combos!

Ruby Ports are one of those wines that after you taste it for the first time, you can’t untaste it – life-changing goodness right there!  Ruby Port is a versatile wine for food pairing. Cream and chocolate-based desserts, roasted meats, and salty snacks pair well with Ruby Port; try brownies, pork chops, or popcorn. Ruby […]

Port vs Sherry: Which Will You Pick?

If you’re wondering about the differences between Sherry and Port, then you’re in the right place! Port and Sherry are fortified wines but use different grapes and winemaking methods. Port is sweet, full-bodied, with dark fruit, licorice, and leather. Sherry is dry or sweet, low acid, with citrus and nuts. Port is higher in alcohol […]

Port vs Madeira: What’s the Difference?

Fortified wines aren’t well understood, but two classics, Port vs Madeira, are worth your time. Madeira and Port share several similarities. They are both sweet, fortified Portuguese wines. Madeira has high acid, with stewed fruits, nuts, burnt sugar, citrus peel, and varnish. Port has tannin, with red and black fruit, licorice, and leather. Both wines […]

Madeira vs Sherry: What’s the Difference?

If we lived several centuries ago, we’d all know the difference between Sherry vs Madeira, two classic fortified wines. But today, Sherry and Madeira aren’t the go-to wines for most people. Madeira and Sherry are fortified wines but use different grapes and winemaking methods. Madeira is sweet, high acid, with stewed fruits, nuts, burnt sugar, […]