If someone special is celebrating a special occasion, port hampers makes fantastic gifts. The rich flavour of the port pairs well with many different cheeses. These hampers bring these flavours together for the enjoyment of the person receiving the hamper. For those that love these flavours, port hampers are the perfect choice. It is something the recipient can enjoy at a quiet moment. It is perfect for celebrating any special occasion or for saying thank you.

The basis of port hampers must be the Port wine. Port wine is traditionally a wine out of Portugal that is a blend of different wine grapes. It is typically a sweet red wine that comes in dry, semi-dry and white varieties. In the EU, the only wines that can carry the name of Port or Porto must be from the Douro Valley region in northern Portugal. However, wines from around the world carry the name of port. Port from Portugal can combine many grape varietals including the Tinta Cao, Tempranillo, Touriga Francesca, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Barroca.

Cheeses that go well with Port include Stilton, Cheddar, or Gorgonzola. Stilton is a stronger cheese that comes only from a specific region in the UK. Gorgonzola is an Italian blue cheese is soft and crumbly. It has a definitive bite caused by blue veining in the cheese. This bite works quite well with the sweetness of the wine. They complement each other and make the port hampers a special gift for any occasion or any event in life.