What Is Port Wine? [VIDEO]

You may know that Port wine is great for wine cellars and collectors, but what IS Port wine? Port comes from Portugal, and it's a red wine that is made when the fermentation process is stopped by the addition of alcohol – so it's a fortified wine, which gives Port its massive aging potential.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In fact, certain Port wines can last on your shelf or in your cellar for indefinite periods of time. In this edition of Quick Pours, Haskell's President Ted Farrell shares a time-honored British tradition that involves aging Port for decades, and explains why it is such a great wine for stocking your cellar.

Quick Pours is a series of video blogs about wine and beer. If you enjoyed this video, check these out:

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Founded in 1934, Haskell’s has championed fine wines for over 80 years. We have 13 wine stores in Minnesota, two delis and one restaurant. As one of the top wine shops in North America, Haskell’s is known for legendary service and one of the finest collections of wine, beer and spirits. Led by Chairman and CEO Jack Farrell, and the Farrell family, Haskell’s continues to be at the forefront of the wine scene throughout the world. Haskell’s also can ship wine, beer & spirits all throughout the world, the U.S. and we deliver locally.