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Feist Port

Douro Valley Port, poured in Commack since the last century.

5 bottles Same-day or next-day LI delivery Wine shipping where legal
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The story

The story behind Feist

Feist began in 1836, when German cousins H. Feist and C. J. Feist opened a Port trading house in London. They built a Porto branch in 1870, and after World War II bombing destroyed the London headquarters, the Portuguese arm stood on its own. The house joined the Barros Almeida group in 1953 and has sat inside the Sogevinus portfolio since 2006.

What has not changed is the method. Fruit comes from the demarcated Douro Valley, a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cao. Fermentation stops after 36 to 48 hours with neutral grape spirit at 77% ABV, which keeps the sugar and lands every bottle at 20% ABV.

The lineup

Explore the Feist range

Feist works two roads: long oak aging for Tawnies, reductive aging for Ruby and Vintage. Here is what we stock and what to expect.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
Feist Vintage Port 1980Vintage Port40 proofBottle-aged decades, dried fig, walnut, spirit warmth
Feist Vintage Port 1997Vintage Port40 proofDark plum, cocoa, firm tannin, still climbing
Feist Vintage Port 1999Vintage Port40 proofRipe blackberry, spice, softer edge, drinking now
Feist 20 Yr Tawny PortoTawny Port40 proofAmber, caramel, toasted almond, orange peel
Feist 10 Yr Tawny PortoTawny Port40 proofDried apricot, hazelnut, honey, bright finish
Out of stockPortFeist - 10 Yr Tawny Porto 750mL$25.99Out of stockFeist - 20 Yr Tawny Porto 750 mL - PortPortFeist - 20 Yr Tawny Porto 750mL$43.99Out of stockFeist - Vintage Port 1999 750 mL - PortPortFeist - Vintage Port 1999 750mL$39.99Feist - Vintage Port 1997 750 mL - PortWineFeist - Vintage Port 1997 750mL$43.99Feist - Vintage Port 1980 750 mL - PortPortFeist - Vintage Port 1980 750mL$73.99
Buying guidance

Which Feist is right for you?

Feist pricing tracks age, not marketing. The 10 Year Tawny sits at $25.99 and the 20 Year at $43.99, both oxidative styles aged in small oak pipas until they turn amber. On the Vintage side, the 1999 is $39.99 and the 1997 is $43.99, each a single harvest held in cask and bottle. The 1980 is $73.99, and four decades in glass explains the number. Every bottle is 750mL at 20% ABV. Stock moves; call (631) 343-7200 before you drive out for a specific vintage.

The dessert table hostFeist 20 Yr Tawny Porto 750mL

Caramel and toasted nut notes that meet creme brulee without a fight.

The anniversary buyerFeist Vintage Port 1980 750mL

A birth year bottle with real bottle age behind it.

The Tuesday night sipperFeist Vintage Port 1997 750mL

Serious Douro fruit at $43.99, no occasion required.

Make the most of it

Feist cocktails and pairings

Serve Ruby and Vintage cool, near 55 to 60 degrees, in a tapered Port glass. Tawnies want caramel and nuts; Vintages want dark chocolate and blue cheese.
Good to know

Feist questions, answered

Is Feist Port sweet?
Yes. Feist Port is sweet because fermentation is stopped with neutral grape spirit, leaving residual sugar in the wine. Expect a rich, fortified red at 20% ABV, best sipped in small pours rather than treated like table wine.
Where is Feist Port made?
Feist Port is made in Portugal's Douro Valley, the demarcated region for Port wine. The house was founded in London in 1836 by cousins H. Feist and C. J. Feist, and the Portuguese operation became independent after World War II.
What is the difference between Tawny and Vintage Port?
Tawny Port ages in small oak barrels with oxygen contact, turning amber with nut and caramel notes. Vintage Port spends little time in wood and ages in the bottle, keeping deep color and dark fruit. Feist makes both.
How should I serve Feist Port?
Serve Feist Port slightly cool, around 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, in a tapered Port glass or small white wine glass. Pair Tawnies with caramel and nuts, and Vintage Ports with dark chocolate or blue cheese.
Do you deliver Feist Port on Long Island?
Yes. We offer same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, free local delivery over $250, and free curbside pickup at our Commack store. Spirits and fortified wines ship to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout; call (631) 343-7200 to confirm stock.
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