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Who enjoys Port Wine?

If you like the idea that port wine is fortified with brandy then maybe you will automatically like the drink! Like all beverages, wine and ports included, let your discerning palate guide you.

Ports all come from the Douro Valley in Portugal with no exceptions. This is the same way that many French regions lay claims to certain titles, for instance Champagne. While this fortified wine is "relatively" new in terms of its labeling and popularity, it has been around since seafaring days when it was critical to preserve wine on long trips and with great temperature variances - and they did so with brandy.

Now, port wine can be enjoyed by anyone in a standardized way. There are 5 types to consider: white; ruby and tawny; dated; harvest; and vintage port. To learn more about ports consider finding a restaurant or wine bar that offers tastings. Online wine merchants often include a wealth of information about their wines and products - take advantage! But to learn more it's best to read and taste- taste- taste!

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