
Episode #39
How A Port Vintage Is Declared With Adrian Bridge - #039
<p>Port comes in many styles, but Vintage Port sits at the pinnacle -- but it isn't made every year. In this episode, Adrian Bridge of Taylor Fladgate explains what it means to "declare" a Vintage Port, how houses decide whether a year is worthy, and what all this has to do with St. George. You'll also hear how fortification works, the importance of the otherwise "neutral" grape spirit, what separates a classic declaration from Single Quinta and other vintage-dated bottlings, and you'll get a few unexpected food-pairing ideas. If you ever wanted to know how Port wine is made...






