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Learn more about port

Symington Family Estates is offering a free video course in port. It’s an incredible opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about this special wine from Portugal.

“The Masters” is part of the producer’s School of Port program and is divided into 5 episodes. It follows the School’s “Essentials” class.

The classes include the production, ageing, and bottling of port. Guest speakers will provide first-hand experience.

The Masters is now available free from schoolofport.com, requiring only that students register before starting.
o Episode 1: Fermentation, fortification, and ageing
o Episode 2: Wood-matured port I – Ruby, Reserve Ruby, LBV
o Episode 3: Wood-matured port II – Tawny, Reserve Tawny, Aged Tawnies
o Episode 4: Bottle-matured port – LBV, Crusted, Vintage Port
o Episode 5: Into the Bottle – Blending and bottling

For more information, see www.symington.com