Quinta do Infantado, Tawny Port

If you’ve ever had a tawny port, there’s a good chance it’s been at the end of an extravagant meal. But if you’re on a tight budget and still want to blow your guests out of the water without blowing your budget, look no further than Quinta do Infantado. Quinta do Infantado, founded in 1816 in the Cima Corgo sub-region of the Douro, has been run by the Roseira family since the end of the nineteenth century and is the gold standard for small production, grower Port: grapes are harvested from A-grade sites (equivalent of Grand Cru), fermentation happens with native yeasts (vs. commercial), and the sweetness is calibrated to medio-seco (vs very sweet for most Ports). The result is something exceptional: aromas of hazelnuts, raisins, and toffee give way to a fresh, bright palate with notes of vanilla and carmel. Enjoy with abandon.