14 Dec Indulge! – Fonseca Bin 27 Reserve Porto
Dry January will be upon us soon enough.
Between now and then, ’tis the season to indulge
by enjoying a beverage that you might not even consider
during the rest of the year…Port.
Yes, it’s a fortified wine, which means
the alcohol content is higher than the norm.
But here’s the good news: drunk in moderation,
Port is associated with a surprising number of health benefits.
It’s rich in antioxidants and iron, has the potential to promote
cardiovascular health, works as a digestive aid and
can even contribute to better bone health.
That’s what science and the experts suggest.
Here’s a non-scientific benefit.
On a chilly winter’s night,
nothing warms the soul like a glass of Port.
It’s Wine Thursday!, our regular feature
where we shine a light on a good wine
that sells at a reasonable price and is easy to find
at the store or online.
This week we’re checking out a Port…or Porto…
that is described as “entry level”.
But this one punches well above its weight.
Where it’s from
Many wines are produced in multiple locations around the world.
Not Port.
It comes from one and only one region,
the spectacular Douro River valley in Portugal.
The historic Fonseca winery is located in the heart of historic Vila Nova de Gaia,
across the Douro River from the city of Porto.
What it is
Sweet, thick, layered and rich, Fonseca’s non-vintage Bin 27
is a solid post-holiday meal sipper.
There’s not much nuance here.
This Porto comes right at you with a barrage
of candied fruit flavors and spice.
But there’s a nice balance between sweetness and acidity.
Pair this with any rich dessert, chocolate, blue cheese
or if it’s your thing, a good cigar.
Where to buy it
It’s easy to find Fonseca’s Bin 27 Reserve Porto.
Total Wine has it for $14.99.
It’s at Safeway for $16.99. The price at Vons is $17.77.
It’s $18.99 at Fred Meyer and BevMo. Ralphs has it for $19.99.
QFC’s price is $21.99 and Albertsons has it for $22.49.
You can order it from Woods Wholesale Wine for $14.97
https://www.woodswholesalewine.com
Vine Republic has it for $14.98
The price at Stirling Fine Wines is $14.99
https://www.stirlingfinewine.com
Luekens Wine & Spirits’ price is $15.99