Tawny Port: The Sweet Symphony of the Douro Valley
Here’s something to stir your curiosity: imagine a wine so rich it’s practically a dessert in a bottle, yet born from a landscape that once seemed cursed to barrenness. Tawny Port, the star of this week’s tasting challenge, is a fortified wine that defies its origins. Made in Portugal’s Douro Valley—a region so unforgiving it once repelled even the most stubborn vines—this wine is a testament to human ingenuity and nature’s resilience. Tawny Port’s magic lies in its fortification. Unlike dry Sherry, it’s sweetened with brandy, creating a syrupy body that coats the palate with notes of stewed cherries, caramel,…




