Anthony Gismondi: Enjoy one of wine's greatest gifts with a glass of vintage Port

The declaration happens around 1416 months following a harvest when, after a series of tastings, Port houses will declare a vintage if they think the wines meet the quality standard.

Vintage Port is the product of a single harvest, grown in one climatically splendid growing season .

Only about two per cent of all Ports produced are worthy of the vintage tag.

Fonseca Vintage Port 2016 , Douro Valley , Portugal , is one of the best I have tasted since 1963 .

Taylor Fladgate pioneered the LBV category, a high-quality, ready-to-drink alternative to vintage Port for everyday consumption.

Little Engine Fortified Multi Vintage Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley , B.C. is easily the best ruby Port-style wine I’ve tasted, made in Canada .

Fort Berens Pinot Gris contains 26 per cent Lillooet fruit, with additions from Osoyoos and Lytton .

Orofino ’s Clone 239 Riesling is a dry wine with a bright lime leaf and citrus nose that spills onto the palate.

This is a quality offering from a quality producer in the Similkameen Valley .