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Vintage Port: A Very Welcome Gift The 2003 vintage of the Portuguese after-dinner wine makes a rich, earthy holiday present. By DOROTHY J. GAITER AND JOHN BRECHER We know there aren't really any can't-miss presents. Over the years, we have given far too many sure-fire winners that were apparently forgotten before the wrapping paper was thrown away. That said, with time short before you simply must finish your holiday shopping, here's an idea that's pretty close to can't-miss: a bottle of Vintage Port from 2003.

Wine lovers will appreciate the gift for its thoughtfulness because Vintage Port is so special. People who have never had a real Vintage Port will appreciate the gift because they've probably always wondered what it's like. And here's the part you don't have to tell them: There are some tremendous sales on Port these days.

Many wines from all over the world are called Port, which usually means simply that they are sweet and alcoholic. Real Port comes from the Douro region of Portugal and while there are many kinds of real Port, from Tawny Port to Late-Bottled Vintage Port, the most special Port is Vintage Port (which says Vintage Porto on the label). It is made from various grapes, such as Touriga Nacional, and then is fortified with brandy, which stops the fermentation and leaves the wine with plenty of residual sugar and a lot of alcohol (around 20%). It is usually bottled about two years after the harvest and is intended to have a long, long life in the bottle. READ MORE ON WSJ.COM...

Dorthy and John's picks:
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2003 Vintage Port -		List	Sale	BUY
40833	2003 Churchill 750ml	64.99	48.99
34126	2003 Fonseca 750ml	99.99	84.99
34231	2003 Grahams 750ml	94.99	77.99

Perfect for after Christmas dinner
or as a last minute gift for that special someone....

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