Krohn Ruby, DOC Porto, Douro, Portugal, NV

Grapes: A blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Barroca

Producer Tasting Note:

Krohn's 'entry level' is in a different category to most Ruby Ports - mature and versatile with a deep red colour and a concentration of fresh, plummy fruit aromas plus hints of spice. The palate has plenty of lively cherry and curranty black fruit - rich and full with a soft finish.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Lovely nose of gentle sweet fruit, followed by a plump, ripe red-berried fruit palate, with subtle minty notes. Gentle acidity keeping the wine fresh, with very subtle tannins."

90/100 points (Silver Medal), Decanter World Wine Awards, January 2025

"Baked dark cherries, warm stones, figs and iodine on the nose. Simple, sweet and medium- to full-bodied, with soft-grained tannins and a rich, sweet finish of medium length. Drink now."  James Suckling, February 2026

Winemaking: Traditional grape varieties are sourced from Krohn's own vineyards, and supplemented by fruit from neighbouring farms working in partnership with Krohn. Here old vines are planted in schistous soils. Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel vats, which is interrupted by the addition of grape spirit to preserve a certain degree of natural sweetness. This wine is a blend of different grapes, vineyards and vintages. Maturation - aged for 2 to 3 years in large, old oak barrels.

Food Match: Serve after a meal as a digestif with hard cheeses, chestnuts, cashews and hazelnuts. Works as a perfect accompaniment to berries, summer pudding and chocolate too