In the world of wine, the word “fortified” has a special meaning, and it was on a recent cold and stormy October evening, that WineInk columnist Kelly Hayes felt the need for a little fortification, along with something sweet to eat.
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. Rather than attempting to enlighten in a few hundred words, please visit this website for a fairly comprehensive overview: www.liquor.com/what-is-port-wine-5075584. In addition, let’s review several wines I have sampled that are not found in the article.