Online Winemaker’s Tasting with Mary Wright of Sandeman Port

There are few more iconic images in the world of wine than the 'Don'; the logo created for the Sandeman family in 1928 by George Massiot Brown. The cape was modelled on the attire worn by students of the University of Porto, while the wide-brimmed hat was a nod to the family's presence in Jerez. Today, the wines are becoming every bit as famous as the image of the Don. This hasn't always been the case, but since the Guedes family bought Sandeman from Seagram in 2002, the major investment that has taken place in the vineyards and the winemaking has seen them rise to the top of the tree in the Port trade. The production of Port – especially Tawny – requires patience and a long-term vision, something which explains why families like the Guedes and the Symingtons are the major players in the Port business today. We’ll be…