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Wine & Spirits by Alex Martin

WORLD OF WINE

TAKE TWO// PORT TO STORE, PORT TO POUR

Summer 2020 saw the grand opening of Porto’s World of Wine (WOW), a new cultural destination in the Portugese coastal city perfect for oenophiles and gourmands alike. Located south of the Douro River in warehouses that were once used to store port, WOW has regenerated a historic area that previously lay dormant. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of not only wine, but chocolate, fashion and the city itself. Later this year, the WOWWine School will also open, offering a variety of daily and multi-day workshops on Portuguese wine and gastronomy. Stay in The Yeatman, a luxurious hotel that opened in 2010 and that is widely regarded as the catalyst that started Porto’s tourism boom. It is just a stone’s throw from the WOW development and will soon offer a wealth of new exclusive experiences. After a busy day exploring the delights of WOW, head to The Yeatman’s spa for some wine-inspired treatments; a barrel bath with red wine extract improves blood and lymph circulation. Book the Presidential Suite and enjoy a private tasting on the suite’s

expansive terrace overlooking the WOW and Porto beyond. Presidential Suite from $2,900 per night, wine master class from $240 per person. Contact Jan-Erik Ringertz, general manager, reservations@the-yeatman-hotel.com, +351 220 133 128, the-yeatman-hotel.com

TAYLOR’S VARGELLAS VINHA VELHA 2017 The 2017 growing season was notable for its dryness. This had followed a particularly wet 2016, making for peculiar growing conditions. The crop ripened early and picking started on September 1, the earliest date since 1945. That year was considered one of the greatest vintages of the 20th century, and the rapturous reception for the 2017 appears to show it may follow suit. $300, taylor.pt

This image and inset WOW is a culinary destination within the historic district of Porto

TAYLOR’S 1970 SINGLE HARVEST PORT

With one of the most extensive reserves of very old, cask-aged port, Taylor’s is able to release a new 50-year-old limited edition every year. This 1970 vintage is the seventh in the series and is wonderfully elegant. The port wine is aged in single oak casks in cool cellars, where conditions are perfect to develop rich and complex flavors. This is ready to be enjoyed from the day of purchase. $270, taylor.pt