Introduction to Port, Tuesday 19th November 2024

Delve into everything there is to know about Portugal’s most famous fortified wine, in a masterclass that aims to provide attendees with an introduction to Port production. Whilst sampling a flight of delicious wines, we will also be providing tips and tricks as to which wines are best for drinking young or cellaring and, indeed, how to serve them when the occasion arises.   

Commencing with the traditional Port grower’s apéritif of a white Port and tonic, we will progress with a fascinating comparative tasting of ruby and tawny Ports. The tasting will culminate in a flight of premium styles such as Late Bottled Vintage, Vintage, and Tawnies with age indications. Such an evening would be incomplete without something to graze on, and a selection of cheese and nibbles will be available to keep you sated. 

Wines to be tasted:

Apéritif: Graham's White Port & Tonic 

Berry Bros. & Rudd St James's Finest Reserve Port by Quinta de la Rosa 

Berry Bros. & Rudd William Pickering, Tawny Port by Quinta do Noval 

2018 Berry Bros. & Rudd Late Bottled Vintage Port by Quinta de la Rosa 

2016 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port 

2021 Graham's, The Stone Terraces, Vintage Port 

2000 Quinta do Noval, Vintage Port 

1977 Taylor's, Vintage Port 

2007 Quinta do Noval, Colheita 

Quinta de la Rosa, 30-Year-Old Tawny Port 

Dress code: smart casual