Delaforce Port The warm and welcoming country of Portugal is the home of the famous vineyards of the Douro Valley, where Port is produced and with which six generations of the Delaforce family have been linked for over one hundred and seventy five years. During that time, the House of Delaforce has become known for its distinctive quality and style, first gaining recognition in the 1870s with gold medals at the famous Paris Exhibitions, and then being appointed Purveyors to the Portuguese Kings in the 1890s and in the early 1900’s, a rare honour at that time. The Delaforce House style which is ‘rich, elegant and fruity’ is evident in the entire Delaforce range. The Vintage Ports Bottled at two years old, followed by maturation in bottle. Delaforce Vintage Port Vintage Ports are made and declared only in years of exceptional climatic and quality conditions. After bottling, they mature slowly for many years to gain the unforgettable richness that places them among the world’s greatest wines. Delaforce continues to produce major vintages, most recently the 2007, which follows the great Delaforce ports of 1927, 1945, 1955, 1963, 1966, 1970, 1977, 1992 and 1994. Their consistent style and elegance is linked with traditional sourcing in the Roncão and Rio Torto areas of the Douro. Corte - Single Quinta Vintage Delaforce offers Vintage Ports of very good years from this exclusive Quinta (estate) which overlooks the Rio Torto in the heart of the Douro Valley. These single Quinta Ports will normally mature more quickly than the classic main vintages and will show their robust style to perfection within ten years. The Wood Ports Matured mainly in wood (generally oak casks or large vats) Delaforce "Curious & Ancient" 20 Years Old As the brand name implies, this finest Tawny is both very special and old. A limited selection has been made of Ports from our oldest reserves that have been maturing in cask for an average of twenty years or more. “Curious & Ancient” has developed over this time a unique character and a rich tawny brown colour that reflect perfectly the depth of quality of the best Douro vineyards. Delaforce “His Eminence’s Choice” 10 Years Old The classic 10 Year Old Tawny which is a blend of selected reserves aged from six to thirty years old, and which give His Eminence’s Choice the elegant richness, mellowness and consistency for which it is renowned. It is described by Hugh Johnson as “A superbly succulent Old Tawny” and this Delaforce brand is one of the oldest names in the Port trade and is very distinctive in its unique presentation. Delaforce Late Bottled Vintage Ports Delaforce LBVs are bottled after maturing in wood for up to six years, offering an early softness and development. As these Ports are only made available in those years when the harvest has been very good, they constantly produce a mature port of vintage quality, and are ready for drinking without requiring decanting (unlike the main Vintage Ports bottled at two years). The Delaforce LBVs have won various awards for quality in prestigious international competitions, including gold medals in two successive years in the International Wine Challenge. Delaforce Reserve Port Our Delaforce Reserve is a fine rich port which is carefully blended to offer a full colour and taste, and aged to have the maturity of older Ruby port. It is a selection of wines from several different harvests and matured in wood with an average age of five to six years. This rich, fruity port with its elegant presentation is a premium port of excellent value. Delaforce Fine Ruby Port At the younger end of the Delaforce range, the Fine Ruby port has a bouquet that is fruity and full, and in the glass, it shows its deep ruby colour. The taste is smooth and satisfying, with an average age of three years and this Fine Ruby represents very good value in terms of quality and price. Delaforce Fine Tawny Port (Not pictured)* An attractive, young Tawny Port that is lighter in colour and style than the Fine Ruby, while maintaining a good richness of flavour on the taste. It shows good maturity and character. Delaforce Fine White Port Delaforce have created this special style of White Port with a pale colour and medium sweetness that shows a pleasantly fruity bouquet, typical of Port, and maintains its pale colour over a long period. It is produced mainly from the Malvasia Fina and Rabigato grape varieties and is one of the major White Port brands internationally. We recommend that it is served chilled as an excellent aperitif but can also be drunk as a sweet dessert wine if preferred. * The Fine Tawny Port is on sale in some international markets (not in the U.K. and Ireland).