Warre's Quinta da Cavadinha Vintage Port 2003, Douro, Portugal - 1.5l

A good port should be deep and rich on the palate, providing a long and lingering aftertaste. The best port, such as this exemplary offering from Warre's, balances these properties with enhanced subtleties. An ideal winter warmer, this port is named after the celebrated vineyard of the Douro in which is created. Balancing fruits (most notably mulberries and prunes), liquorice and cloves for a taste sensation that is as unmistakable as it is unforgettable, with sweet hints of honey and caramel delighting the palate further. Presented in a tasteful wooden gift box, this is a fantastic port at a wholly agreeable price point.

GRAPE

• Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca

WHAT IT GOES WITH

Like any port, this fine bottle from Warre's will bring any cheese board to life. It also pairs equally well with a variety of different desserts, though. Whether following a meal with a chocolate dish, bread pudding or pecan pie, this astounding bottle will ensure that nobody is in any hurry to leave the table.

VINEYARD

Warre's produce their port in the Quinta da Cavadinha, found in the beating heart of the celebrated Pinhão Valley. The real work of this vineyard is undertaken in a a bowl found some 180 metres from sea level, just above a bend in the Pinhão River. This leads to a vineyard that reaches altitudes of 440 metres, ensuring the optimum conditions for the growth of an array of grapes.