RUBY PORT

RUBY PORT is fortified wine for people who want a sweet, fuller drink with a strong old-world profile rather than a dry table wine. By our assessment, it is at its best as an after-dinner pour, where its richness and berry-like character have room to stand out. The obvious limit is that fortified wine is not subtle for every palate, and the sweetness can feel heavy if that style is not wanted. In practice, port is sipped slowly and usually works better in small glasses than in any casual pour. It sits among the classic styles of port, alongside tawny and other bottle ages, but Ruby Port is the younger, fruit-forward side of that family. RUBY PORT is for people who want that direct, simple port style and not the more oxidized, nutty versions.