Port is misunderstood — and that’s unfortunate. Although often pigeonholed into the dessert category, the best modern port wines are complex and sophisticated enough to enjoy with food, mix in ...

Thirteen fortified wines took Gold medals at the recently completed International Wine and Spirits Competition. The Gold medalists included five port wines, four Madeira, and four Sherry wines. It is ...

Uniquely is a Fresno Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Fresno area so special. Peter Ficklin says his winery, the oldest family-owned ...

Before you order one of these fortified wines, here's what to know. One of my favorite things to do at the end of a meal is to peruse the drinks section of the dessert menu. You know, the place at the ...

Valentine’s Day should be a fun, romantic time to celebrate with someone special. But believe me, I’m not naive. I know some people don’t feel the same way. Even I have mixed feelings about the ...

The Douro Valley of Portugal, with a winemaking heritage of around three thousand years, today is best known for port, a wine with over a 300-year history. A sweet, high-alcohol (fortified with brandy ...

The strike, disrupting shipments along the East and Gulf Coasts, comes as the wine industry tries to make up its sales after a downturn. By Eric Asimov The longshoremen strike that closed ports on the ...

Enjoying a glass of white port at the Quinta da Pacheca vineyard in Cambres, Portugal. Photo Credit: Brinley Hineman CAMBRES, PORTUGAL -- I knew cruising through the Douro Valley would give me a ...