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REVIEW
Discover the iconic taste of Cockburn’s Special Reserve – the original premium reserve port known for its bold fruit flavors, velvety texture, and timeless Portuguese heritage. Buy online today and enjoy a classic that's perfect for any celebration.
Product Overview
Cockburn’s Special Reserve is the original Reserve Port, introduced in 1969 and still one of the world’s most beloved premium ports today. Crafted with grapes from the best vineyards in Portugal’s Upper Douro Valley, this full-bodied, ruby-style port is carefully aged in oak barrels before blending to achieve a rich, smooth, and fruit-driven character.
Cockburn’s Special Reserve is perfect for after-dinner enjoyment, celebratory toasts, or simply savoring a glass on a relaxed evening.
Key Features & Details
✅ Type: Reserve Ruby Port
✅ Region: Douro Valley, Portugal
✅ Grape Varieties: Traditional Portuguese grapes (Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, and others)
✅ Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 20%
✅ Bottle Size: 750ml
✅ Aging: Aged in oak casks before blending
✅ Style: Bold, Fruity, Smooth
Tasting Notes
🍇 Aroma: Intense aromas of ripe red berries, plums, black cherries, and hints of spice
🥂 Palate: Full-bodied and round with luscious flavors of raspberry, blackberry, dark plum, and subtle oak
🎯 Finish: Smooth, rich, and satisfying with a lingering fruit-forward finish
Serving Suggestions
🍷 Best Served: Slightly chilled or at room temperature
🍽️ Ideal Food Pairings:
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Dark chocolate desserts
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Blue cheeses (Stilton, Roquefort)
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Nut-based pastries and pecan pie
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Rich meat dishes like lamb stew or duck confit
🍸 Also Great For:
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After-dinner sipping
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Elegant cocktail bases (e.g., Port Old Fashioned)
Why Choose Cockburn’s Special Reserve?
✔ The Original and Best-Selling Premium Reserve Port
✔ Rich, Smooth, and Approachable Flavor Profile
✔ Perfect for Celebrations, Gifting, or Everyday Luxury
✔ Made by One of Portugal’s Most Historic Port Houses
✔ Excellent Value for a High-Quality Reserve Port
🛒 Order Cockburn’s Special Reserve Port (750ml) Today – Celebrate Bold Flavors and Classic Portuguese Craftsmanship.