What Wines for Thanksgiving Dessert? Sweet Selections
You’ve already paired your traditional Thanksgiving dinner wines, and now it’s time for the dessert wines. Sweet wines aren’t as popular today as they were in previous centuries so we tend to know less about them, but don’t let that intimidate you. Thanksgiving dessert is the perfect opportunity to find those luscious bottles and let […]
Tawny Port vs Port: What’s the Difference?
In the world of wine, you’ve come across the terms “Port” and “Tawny Port” a few times, but how are they different? Port is a broad category of Portuguese fortified wines. Tawny Port is a subcategory – or style – of Port. Named for its reddish-brown color, Tawnies are sweet, high alcohol wines with nuts, […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Is Port Made?
Port wines have a prestigious heritage in the world of fortified wines and should definitely be in your wine-drinking repertoire. Port is made by adding distilled grape spirit called aguardente during the fermentation process. This results in a sweet fortified wine. Only wines made in Portugal’s Douro Valley can be called Port. There are many […]
What Is a Good Sweet Wine for Beginners?
New wine drinkers figure out pretty quickly that the liquid in their wine glass doesn’t taste anything like grape juice. Good sweet wines for beginners include: Moscato d’Asti, White Zinfandel, Cabernet d’Anjou, off-dry Riesling, Vin Doux Naturel, Demi-Sec and Doux Champagne, Port, and Sauternes. Wines come in a range of sweetness levels, so you have […]