The Essential Wine Lover’s Guide to Port

This week is the beginning of Good Wine Gal’s amazing series about one of the most versatile wine styles, Port. “The Essential Wine Lover’s Guide to Port” highlights Ruby, Late Bottled Vintage, Tawny, White, Pink, Single Quinta & Vintage and Colhieta Port. There are four interactive sessions. Good Wine Gal is excited to present Cynthia Opsal and a four (4) part series called “The Essential Wine Lover’s Guide to Port” starting Tuesday June 9th at 7:30 pm on Zoom. Sign up here.

Let Cynthia Opsal take you on a journey down the winding river valleys to one the world’s most famous wine regions – the Douro Valley and home to the vineyards of the oldest and most storied producers. You’ll also explore Oporto sharing the history of the port trade that dates back 400 years. Feel the heat, board the boats and sip away from the comfort of your living room as the journey of the sessions explore the regions, geography, wine making, and food pairings of this luscious elixir.

Part One – June 9th @ 7:30 pm
Ruby & Late Bottled Vintage Port – why better late than never?

Allison at Les Amis du Fromage recommended a perfect pairing for our first Port Wine Session – Ruby Reserve and Late Bottle Vintage Port – which you can order by phone to either location for pick up Tuesday by 6 pm. Call 604 732 4218 (Kits).

Part Two – June 23 @ 7:30 pm
The Tawnies – Why Tawnies are so popular?

Part Three – July 7 @ 7:30 pm
White, Pink & Other styles – Summer Sippers & Concoctions for the Patio!

Part Four – July 21 @ 7:30 pm
Single Vineyard & Vintage Port – when should I drink? How to open a 30 year old bottle?

Bring a bottle from the recommendations, a friend and Les Amis du Fromage cheese pairings.