How to drink Port

Port is one of the most delicious versatile wines on the planet. It can be eaten with all kinds of food, sipped on its own or mixed in cocktails. Port is not just for Christmas.

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What do I drink Port with?

Do I need to decant Port?

What glass to use?

Does Port go off?

Author:

Henry Jeffreys, features editor at Master of Malt and drinks author

Master of Malt features editor and award-winning drinks author

Reading time: 5 minutes

With cheese

There's no better wine when the cheese comes out

Port, there's no better wine when the cheese comes out.

With charcuterie

With pudding

In cocktails

What temperature should I serve my Port at?

Do I need to decant Port?

What sort of glasses should I use?

Does Port go off?

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