On the nose Cockburn’s Fine Ruby show’s fresh and appealing red fruit aromas such as red cherry and raspberry.

But it also has the elegance of age the softness and smoothness that can only be achieved by slow ageing in old oak barrels. Cockburn’s was founded in 1815 by Robert Cockburn, a Scottish soldier who served in Portugal during the Peninsular War. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product.Just eight kilometres further upstream is the beautiful Quinta do Vale Coelho, a small 19-hectare property of which two-thirds are planted to vines. Cockburn's Special Reserve is a port created from a variety of high quality grapes, which are all hand picked. We apologise if we take a little longer in busier periods and we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

The wine is made from grapes from the finest vineyards in Upper Douro and is aged for five years in oak casks before being bottled. Tawny Port Wines are young wines of several years, aged between two and three years in wood barrels, giving them aromas of nuts. Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. A rain affected start to the season, coupled with hail, reduced yields to very small levels in 2018. It is bottled right after filtration making it ready to drink straight away after bottling which offers a rich, fruity and sweet taste, the perfect everyday port.Most of the grapes for Cockburn’s Ports come from its flagship property – Quinta dos Canais – one of the Douro’s greatest quintas.

It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Ocado Limited's prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement. Cockburn's, one of the greatest names in Port, led the development of vineyards in Portugal's Upper Douro valley in the 19th and 20th centuries. In 1815, two brothers John and Robert Cockburn, directly bought grapes from the farmers in upriver Douro, bypassing the merchant’s fair. The package includes tasting notes and a personal message (please enter your message in the comments box at the checkout). The Cockburn's 2007 Vintage is a very intense purple colour Port Wine, with notes of cassis and a dry, elegant finish.Cockburn’s style is clearly Douro Superior, combining the elegance which is typical of its Vale Coelho vineyard and the intensity and power of Quinta dos Canais, Cockburn’s flagship property. The collected data is always anonymized and does not reveal any specific information about the users identity.

Cockburn's Fine Ruby Port is a delicious fortified wine made from the finest grapes grown in Portugal's Douro Valley. Special Reserve is in its element served with rich dark chocolate desserts, fruit tarts, berry or nutty puds and complements most cheeses incredibly well. was a tricky vintage for the growers but ultimately, they have been rewarded with super wines with elegance and freshness, good enough for a general declaration.Cockburn’s can proudly claim to have played a leading role in the resurrection of the Touriga Nacional variety in the 1970’s and 1980’s when it had been virtually abandoned on most Douro vineyards. Cockburn’s is the last Port company which still has its own working cooperage, with a team of seven skilled coopers. Very round with a savoury, herbal, dry finish but absolutely gorgeously sweet and fresh on the palate.