Cockburn sits high on the pecking order of Port houses in the haloed Duoro Valley which is universally regarded as the gold standard of fortified wines. Cockburn?s Founded in 1815 by the Scottish brothers Robert and John Cockburn who broke from tradition from the outset, fashioning their own distinct style of Port wines and garnering an edge by procuring the best lot of grapes directly from vineyards. The Cockburn's Special Reserve was first released in 1969 and has since changed the industry?s approach. This barrel aged expression marries opulent fruit and spice along with vigorous tannins, long ageing all these elements for four years under oak to fashion a mellowed palate on this very special Port. The rich, aged Port shines with tones of cherry and Strawberry, laced with pepper and a long, contrasting dry finish .