Port Master Class & Tasting

Prepare for a delicious journey into the captivating world of Port wine! If you have attended one of our events before, you know we are all about opening fun and rare bottles. On September 19, you can elevate your expertise and indulge in Portugal’s finest fortified wines.

Join us at our Exclusive Master Class with a True Port Connoisseur and taste some things you can’t find in the cookie-cutter tastings in Gaia. 

Cavaleiro Ryan Opaz, a Knight of the Confraria do Vinho do Porto will guide you through:

• Beyond the Year: How do specific vintage characteristics, like growing season conditions and regional nuances, influence the character of a vintage port?
• A Matter of Time: What are the defining characteristics of a great vintage port, and how does age enhance or alter these qualities over time?
• Cellar Selection: What factors should be considered when choosing an old port wine from a specific vintage, and how can collectors identify bottles with exceptional aging potential?
• Beyond the Label: What are the subtle distinctions in style and character between a vintage port and a late bottled vintage (LBV) port, and how do these differences emerge from their respective production methods?
• Aging Gracefully: How do the aging profiles of vintage port and LBV compare, and when is each style best enjoyed?
• Cellar Management: What are the essential steps for storing and preserving YOUR port wine collection, and how can collectors avoid common pitfalls?
• A curated tasting of extremely rare Port wines (including one that will be over 50 years old!)

This exclusive masterclass is priced at just €50, but we are limiting the number of participants to make it an intimate experience. Secure your place now with prepayment to avoid disappointment. This is a tasting for those who want to explore the lesser-known side of Port wine.