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traditional lagar as this age-old technique allows for the juice of the fruit to be extracted more
efficiently and less violently.” Somehow I cannot see Sandeman or Taylor Fladgate doing
that!

The two Ramos Pinto Ports
are on the far left, a 20 year
old and an Aperitivo.

Pousada is a trade name
owned by Porto Porcas, who
are a family owned company
founded in 1918. Shown is a
screen printed Tawny bottle
and a Blanc Sec.

I know nothing about Porto
Reccua so just enjoy the
photo of the Branco.
Companhia Velha, also known
as Royal Oporto Wine
Company, was founded in
1756 by Royal Charter. It claims to have the oldest ageing
cellars in Portugal. A Tawny is shown.

ODE is from ODE Porto Wine House, a well known Porto Restaurant. I
cannot find anything about Porto Seguro as searches keep sending me to a
Brazilian city of the same name. Warre’s Warrior has always struck me as a
great name. The Osborne was made for the French market. Enough!

David Smith

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