Cockburn's (Coh-burns) was founded in 1815 and has grown to become one of the world's great port houses. Makers of a complete line of fine ports, including Cockburn's Special Reserve - the world's most popular premium port -Cockburn's is known worldwide for its mature, less sweet wine style.
What sets Cockburn's apart from all other port houses is a rigorous quality control standard exercised on all aspects of production. Being the largest vineyard owner in the Port district also gives Cockburn's significant access to stocks of aged wines for its many fine blends.
Cockburn's family of ports includes Special Reserve, Vintage Port, Anno (Late Bottled Vintage) and Quinta dos Canais (Single Quinta Vintage), Fine Ruby, Fine Tawny, and 10- and 20-year-old Tawnies.
"The world's most popular premium port. Special Reserve is a medium dark ruby color, with a deep garnet edge. The blend has a clean aroma,
"Cockburn’s Ruby Port is a blend of young, vibrant wines from different vintages. These wines are aged for an average of three years in
"Cockburn’s 10 Year Old Tawny has a bright tawny red colour. On the nose lively candied fruit aromas, combine with toffee, caramel and honey.
James Suckling 98 “Superb: the greatest ever vintage Port from here.” Wine Spectator 97 "Amazingly fresh and juicy, with concentrated raspberry and dark cherry flavors that are well-sculpted
Wine Spectator 94 Wonderful aromas of butterscotch, toffee and honey, with just a hint of fruit. Full-bodied, with very sweet fruit and a long caramel and
Wine Spectator 86 "Cherry jam on the nose, with some citrus undertones, follows through to a medium body. Medium sweet, featuring some chewy tannins and a
"The world's most popular premium port. Special Reserve is a medium dark ruby color, with a deep garnet edge. The blend has a clean aroma,
James Suckling 98 “Superb: the greatest ever vintage Port from here.” Wine Advocate 94-96 "The Cockburn’s Vintage Port is sourced from their two main vineyards, Quinta dos Canais
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