Established in 1692, it remains one of the oldest and most distinguished Port houses, family-owned and dedicated exclusively to producing the finest Ports.

Speaking of food and wine, Port is, of course, the most versatile wine of all. Sharing a cheeseboard while sipping a glass of Port is one of life’s great pleasures. And we should never forget how perfectly Port can pair with many desserts. There are few matches as delicious as a rich and smooth Taylor’s 10 Year Old with a slice of apple pie or almond tart. Or a Taylor’s Late Bottled Vintage with a plate of chocolate brownies. But it is in that magical moment when the coffee cups have been cleared away and the conversation begins to flow that Port really comes into its own.

The great French writer Alexandre Dumas once wrote that dinner is not just about food. It is also about good conversation, which “should sparkle with the rubies of the wine between courses, be deliciously suave with the sweetness of the dessert and acquire true profundity with the coffee”. And, he might have added, reach sublime heights with the Port. For there is nothing quite like Port to inspire the art of good conversation.

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Summer’s Here – Time to Enjoy Port in a Cocktail!

As the days grow warmer and brighter, there’s no better time to explore the refreshing world of Port cocktails — starting with the iconic Port & Tonic.

Light, crisp and effortlessly elegant, this cocktail is the perfect summer serve — and it couldn’t be simpler to make. Just mix 1 part Taylor’s Chip Dry White Port with 2 parts tonic water, pour over plenty of ice and finish with a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint. Refreshing, aromatic and wonderfully easy to enjoy.

Taylor’s Chip Dry is no ordinary Port. Invented in 1934, it was the very first extra dry white Port ever made — a pioneering style created specifically to offer a drier, fresher taste. With bright notes of citrus, fresh herbs and crisp green apple, Chip Dry is the ideal base for a revitalising aperitif.

So this summer, raise a glass to tradition with a twist. Discover the charm of Port in a new way — cool, casual, and utterly delicious.