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Discover the rich history and exceptional quality of Cockburn's Special Reserve Port NV, the first great Reserve Port that revolutionized the Port industry. This family-owned winery has been producing exceptional wines since its founding, with a commitment to traditional winemaking processes and sustainable practices.
Cockburn's Special Reserve Port NV is a very fine wine, carefully selected for its richness and concentration from the finest vineyards in the Upper Douro. After being aged in oak casks for five years, this Reserve Port boasts a fruity and full-bodied palate with a distinctive dry finish that sets it apart from other Ports.
As a benchmark for all Reserve Ports, Cockburn's Special Reserve Port NV is perfect for wine enthusiasts who appreciate the craft and community of family-owned wineries. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a delicious dessert, this Reserve Port is sure to impress.
Story and Heritage
Cockburn's Special Reserve Port NV is the result of generations of winemaking expertise and a commitment to quality. Founded in the early 19th century, this family-owned winery has been producing exceptional Ports for over 200 years. Today, Cockburn's is known for its traditional winemaking processes and sustainable practices, ensuring that each bottle of wine is of the highest quality.
Traditional Winemaking Process
Cockburn's Special Reserve Port NV is made using traditional winemaking processes, including hand-picking the finest grapes from the Upper Douro vineyards. After being crushed and fermented, the wine is aged in oak casks for five years, allowing it to develop its distinctive dry finish. This longer wood ageing process gives the wine its rich and concentrated flavor, making it a benchmark for all Reserve Ports.
Tasting Notes and Food Pairings
Cockburn's Special Reserve Port NV boasts a fruity and full-bodied palate with a distinctive dry finish. On the nose, this Reserve Port has notes of ripe black fruit, plum, and spice. On the palate, it is rich and concentrated, with flavors of blackberry, fig, and dark chocolate. This Reserve Port pairs perfectly with a variety of desserts, including chocolate cake, fruit tarts, and cheese plates.
Highlights
- First great Reserve Port that revolutionized the Port industry
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Shipping & Returns
Shipping
- Pricing For 1-12 bottles, shipping is $6.99 for Auckland, $8.99 for the North Island and $11.99 for the South Island. For 13 or more bottles, shipping is $11.99 for Auckland, $14.99 for the North Island and $17.99 for the South Island.
- Timing We estimate delivery to be up to 3-4 working days for urban NZ addresses, and up to 5 working days for rural delivery.
- Click and collect is available from our Albany warehouse shop.
- We do not ship outside of New Zealand.
- We are unable to deliver to PO Boxes. Delivery is via NZ Couriers.
Returns
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We’ll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the ‘Complete Orders’ link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We’ll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we’ve received and processed the returned item.