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John McDonald January 16, 2021 This week is about Port – but don’t turn the page. Unfortunately, too many read or hear Port and think of a sweet, expensive red wine. Port producers are actually some of of the most versatile winemakers around. Most make a wide range of Douro River Valley reds and whites, which are in the $8-$20 range, in addition to their Porto. You see, Port is not a varietal wine but a blend, and as such, it is quite dependent on the winemaker’s art and palate....

Submitting... 1. Tesco Finest Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Jerez, Spain, 37.5cl, currently £5 (was £6), Tesco You don’t need a sweet tooth to appreciate the utter deliciousness of this toothsome wine. Rich and refined, with raisin and fig aromas, its silky smoothness lets the syrupy, honeyed, raisiny fruit shine. Served well chilled, you could happily sip this PX all night – but then there wouldn’t be enough left to drizzle over Christmas pud ice cream. Yummy! 2. Morrisons The Best Oloroso Sh...