Port is misunderstood — and that’s unfortunate. Although often pigeonholed into the dessert category, the best modern port wines are complex and sophisticated enough to enjoy with food, mix in ...
The creation of Port is surely one of the happiest accidents in the world of wine. Without going too far down the rabbit hole, this mishap was the result of a late-17 th-century trade war between ...
Here’s a selection of Sherry and Port cask-finished bourbons, many priced well under $100, with multiple gold medals or 90+ point awards in major competitions. Cask finishing, putting a mature spirit ...
Enjoying a glass of white port at the Quinta da Pacheca vineyard in Cambres, Portugal. Photo Credit: Brinley Hineman CAMBRES, PORTUGAL -- I knew cruising through the Douro Valley would give me a ...
Port wines are a sweeter "dessert" wine option made from red grapes. Although they are popular, many restaurants do not list them on their menus, sometimes making them hard to find when they are on ...
Uniquely is a Fresno Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Fresno area so special. Peter Ficklin says his winery, the oldest family-owned ...
Port consumption is shrinking in its core markets. George Sandeman explains why and how better service, tourism, and cocktails are the path to new drinkers.
The kosher wine world is like the fashion industry — constantly changing, with producers often gambling on what will be the next big trend. We’ve seen varietals like Riesling cycle in and out of favor ...