Charlemagne
Wine Club - 2006 Tastings
Monday 13th November 2006
Port presented by Will Parker from Waitrose
Head and shoulders above the other wines of Portugal is its renowned
fortified wine - Port.
Britain has been shipping wines from Portugal since the mid 15th
century and it was British merchants seeking greater supplies of wine
who ventured inland to the Alto Douro, a harsh and inhospitable region
where they came upon intense and richly flavoured wines such as they had
never before encountered. As the wines suffered a little sickness on
their long sea voyage to Britain these enterprising merchants added
brandy to the casks.
The sweeter and more fortified the wine, the more appreciated it was by
the noble families of Britain. Thus Britain's love affair with Port
began.
Will Parker has been similarly smitten and is keen to pass on his
enthusiasm with this comprehensive tasting of Port. The programme will
include representatives of most styles and qualities.