Most of the wines made under this name are enjoyed by the French as an apéritif - France is, after all, port wine's biggest market. Symingtons own the brand and it is when vintages are declared that it comes into its own, as these are tight, sturdy wines that love to age.

Vintage Port of this quality and at these prices is in fact among the best value wine in the world. It really is sound advice to squirrel away stocks now for eventual pleasure.