‘Men are so difficult to buy for,’ is a common theme at this time of year, mostly opined by my wife somewhat accusingly, as though I have somehow been born a man, with the sole purpose of making her Christmas shopping trips more difficult.

Well, not this year, because Graham’s have produced a range of Ports that are just the right size to slip into a Christmas stocking and at a very reasonable price.

In fact, if your Secret Santa sets a suitable limit you can buy one of these from between £10.00 and £20.00.

The size is also perfect from another point of view, chiefly mine: smaller than a full size bottle It is big enough to afford several glasses, but not so big that one feels that it is necessary to share.

This 10 -Year Old Tawny is rich with the taste of Christmas nuts and figs. Its mature flavours match perfectly with sweet desserts, especially dark chocolate with ginger or orange notes.

Actually, just in case my wife is reading this, if the Port were to be accompanied by a box of salted caramels, I would think she could put her feet up and consider Christmas sorted, at least as far as this man is concerned.

I even promise to act surprised.

Happy Christmas.

Stockist Information:

Available from Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s & Ocado

Graham’s 10 – Year Old Tawny Port (75cl) RRP £20.00