Sandeman Fine Tawny port is produced in the traditional Port Wine method. The grapes are all hand picked & undergo stalk removal & crushing before fermentation. Wine alcohol is added at a precise moment to set the balance between the ports body & bouquet. After the harvest the wine created stay in the Douro valley until the following spring when they are taken to the V.N. Gaia where they enter Sandeman's century old ledges for ageing in oak wood casks. Throughout the port ageing process, it is constantly tasted by the oenology team who takes all necessary corrections as they prepare the final blend. The wines selected for the blend are usually aged between 2-5 year old, which makes it possible to obtain a young & vibrant wine with an average age of 3 years. The grapes chosen for this Ruby Port blend are all from the Douro Valley & consists of Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão. Sandeman's Partners Ruby Port has an excellent deep ruby red colour. It has fresh aromas of red fruits, plums & strawberries. On the palate it is full, rich & very well balanced. There are flavours of red fruits & a strong suggestion of plums.