We are featuring Port for the month of April. These fortified wines contain a higher alcohol content than regular wines and are commonly served after dinner. Below are our top five wine recommendations for April: "Port Wines".

1. Old Tawny Port: Springhill Vineyards in Bloomfield, Kentucky. We've found that some terrific Ports come out of the state of Kentucky...but this is the best we've encountered anywhere! Very limited supply, so you'll probably have to ask for a sample. 

2. Any Port in a Storm: Raftshol Vineyards in Suttons Bay, Michigan. This light Port with flavors of black cherry is our favorite. A glass of this right before bed is warming and relaxing.

3. Port: Arrowhead Wine Cellars in North East, Pennsylvania. An excellent medium-bodied port. We have a bottle of this stored away waiting for the right moment.

4. Port: Mazza Vineyards in North East, Pennsylvania. We sensed chocolate and tobacco in this intense Port wine which would be wonderful for sipping after your evening meal.

5. Cynthiana Port: Wildside Vines in Versailles, Kentucky I couldn't resist bringing home a bottle of this smooth, sweet Port made from the Cynthiana grape. I fell in love with it in the tasting room.  

These wines that were previously on the list have fallen from our top-five favorites as we have visited more wineries....but they are still clear winners:

Vintage Port: Chateau Thomas Winery in Plainfield, Indiana. The rich flavors in this Port wine make it a perfect pair with dessert. 

4-Barrel Tawny Port: Breitenbach Winery in Dover, Ohio. This incredible Port warmed us from head to toe. Great for sipping by the fireplace on a chilly night.