The port companion : A connoisseur's guide

This guide to port contains an A to Z directory of over 50 port houses, with details of over 300 ports. Each entry is devoted to a particular house, providing the company's lineage, an analysis of the qualities of its wines and full tasting notes on a selection of the best labels. The history of port and port production is also covered, and there is advice on how to buy and store port, decant and serve correctly, and match specific types with a variety of foods.