Sandeman Port
Douro Valley Port, poured in Commack since 1790 standards.
The story behind Sandeman
George Sandeman founded the house in 1790 in London, starting with a 300 pound loan from his father. The wine itself comes from Portugal's Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site of steep terraced vineyards, and ages in Sandeman's cellars across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia. Sogrape has owned the brand since 2001.
Sandeman built its reputation on consistency. Grapes like Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cao are hand picked, fermented, then fortified with neutral grape spirit to hold the natural sweetness. The 1805 cask branding and the caped silhouette known as The Don came later. We have poured these bottles for decades.
Explore the Sandeman range
Sandeman splits its range by aging style: fresh Ruby and Tawny for everyday pours, then wood aged Tawnies from 10 to 40 years for the long conversation.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Ruby Port | Ruby Port | 39 | Short oak vat aging, fresh red fruit, bright finish |
| Tawny Port | Tawny Port | 39 | Light oak, caramel and dried fruit, easy drinking |
| Lbv 2000 Porto | Late Bottled Vintage | 40 | Single harvest 2000, fuller body, dark berry |
| Port Lbv | Late Bottled Vintage | 40 | Four to six years in cask, ready to pour |
| 10 Yr Tawny Porto | Aged Tawny | 40 | Oak cask blend, dried apricot, honey, nuts |
| 30 Yr Tawny Porto | Aged Tawny | 40 | Old wine selection, heavy honey and spice |
| 40 Yr Tawny Porto | Aged Tawny | 40 | Maximum wood, vanilla, oak, deep rancio |
WineSandeman - Tawny Port 750mL$14.99
WineSandeman - Fine Ruby Port 750mL$14.99Out of stock
WineSandeman - Port Lbv 750mL$24.99Out of stock
WineSandeman - 10 Yr Tawny Porto 750mL$32.99Out of stock
WineSandeman - Lbv 2000 Porto 750mL$22.99Out of stock
WineSandeman - 30 Yr Tawny Porto 750mL$99.99Out of stock
WineSandeman - 40 Yr Tawny Porto 750mL$159.99Which Sandeman is right for you?
Port does not have to be a special occasion bottle. Sandeman Fine Ruby Port 750mL sits at $14.99, and the Tawny Port 750mL matches it at $14.99 when it is on the shelf. Step up to the Lbv 2000 Porto at $22.99 or the Port Lbv at $24.99 for a single harvest in the glass. The 10 Yr Tawny Porto runs $32.99, the 30 Yr Tawny Porto $99.99, and the 40 Yr Tawny Porto $159.99. Buy Sandeman online and we will have it ready.
$14.99, fresh fruit, no ceremony required after dinner.
$32.99, honey and nut notes that flatter cheese and dessert.
$159.99, four decades of wood in one bottle, worth the pause.