Our first year of making this authentic, Solera-style Port began in 2002. Solera refers to an ongoing blend that offers depth, character and complexity that we might not otherwise find in a particular vintage. Each new batch is carefully crafted using the authentic practices of Portugal to increase the ongoing blend by 10% each year. The Pinot Noir grapes are left on the vine to ripen as long as is possible, then handpicked, destemmed and a fermentation begins. When the natural sugars have been depleted to the 8% level, brandy is added and the skins are pressed. Our Ruby Port is a perfect treat to end a wonderful dinner and because it is fortified it will stay fresh in an opened bottle for at least a year.
