Port O'Clock.

Service Description

Welcome, and prepare to embark on a guided journey through the magnificent world of Port. This tasting is designed as a complete initiation, moving from the refreshing and often surprising styles of White Port, through the complex, nutty realm of Aged Tawny, and culminating with the powerful, berry-driven intensity of the Ruby family's finest expressions. We will explore the three great families of Port, understanding how aging methods—in large wooden casks or in the bottle—create entirely different wines from the same Douro Valley grapes. The Tasting Journey: Part 1: The Discovery of White Port We begin with the sun-drenched, elegant world of White Port, a perfect entry point and a well-kept secret. 1. Dry White Port 2. 10-Year-Old White Port 3. 20-Year-Old White Port. Part 2: The Complexity of Aged Tawny Then we transit to the cask-aged masters of nuance. These Ports spend their entire lives in barrel, slowly oxidizing and evolving into something entirely unique. 4. Tawny 10 Years Old 5. Tawny 20 Years Old: Part 3: The Power of the Ruby Family Our journey culminates with the bold, full-bodied Ports aged primarily in bottle to preserve their vibrant fruit and color. 1. Late Bottled Vintage (LBV 2. Vintage Port Join us for this "Port Odyssey" and discover the astonishing range, from the refreshingly dry to the profoundly sweet, that makes Port one of the world's most captivating wines.