
A wine region in Portugal, Port can be traced back to the third and fourth centuries. Porto is the area’s largest region and includes the Douro region.
Getting its name during the latter part of the 17th century from the seaside town of Porto, Port is located on the Douro River. Most of the port that was produced during this time was either brought to the nearby markets, or exported throughout Europe.
Port is produced in the Douro valley defined, established, and protected. The appellation was the oldest protected appellation in the world. Chianti and Tokaj have older demarcation but there is no regulation associated. The micro climate make the area perfect for growing olives, almonds and especially grapes which are essential for port production. The regions located around Sao Joao da Pesqueira and Pinhao are considered among the experts to be the center of port production in the region. The center of Porto is known for the quaint quintas. This literally translates to farms clinging to vertical slopes dropping down to the river.
Only a few of the hundred varieties of grapes grown in the region are actually used to produce Port.
Boeira Fine White Port is Malvasia fina, Viosinho, Gouveio and Codega de Larinho.
Straw yellow color.
Rich and fragrant nose dominated by honey aromas.
In the mouth, fresh palates with perfect acidity and an excellent finish.
Harvest by hand.
Porto wine classical method with skin maceration and short alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks followed by fortification.
As an appetizer served chilled. It goes well with dried fruits and salty snacks.
Charles Krug Family Reserve Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 100 percent Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.
Rising 1,650 feet above the Napa Valley floor on the southwestside of Howell Mountain, the Family Reserve Howell MountainCabernet Sauvignon sits above the fog line. The distinctiveclimate, along with volcanic and iron-rich red soils, producefruit with great balance and intensity.
Review:
The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Release Cold Springs is the most distinctive of the wines in this range of limited-release Cabernets from Charles Krug. Gravel, licorice, menthol and spice all develop in a Howell Mountain Cabernet endowed with tremendous class and nuance.
-Vinous 92 Points
Daydreamer Red Blend is 60% Pinotage, 20% Shiraz and 20% Grenache.
Bright red and black berry fruit with pink pepper and a hint of violets on a silky palate with fine tannins, that offer weight and length on a fresh, juicy finish.
The wine is 100% unoaked.
Review:
"Easy-sipping blend with light strawberry aromas. The palate offers ripe red fruit and moderate freshness, leading to a medium finish with a hint of dried herbs.
— Jesica VARGAS"
- Wine Enthusiast (November 2025), 88 pts