Nola’s Rich Ruby 1.5 Litre

Nola's Rich Ruby delivers cherry-forward fruit flavours with bourbon oak and caramel notes throughout. The palate is nicely balanced between sweetness and tartness, with rounded fruit character and a smooth, warming finish. It's made in the Portuguese ruby port style, offering approachable sweetness without overwhelming the palate.

Nola's Rich Ruby follows a 100-year-old family recipe made in the Portuguese style of a ruby port. While the exact production origin varies by batch, it's crafted as a fortified wine at approximately 17.5% ABV. The recipe has remained consistent over a century, focusing on traditional port-making techniques.

Nola's Rich Ruby pairs beautifully with dark chocolate desserts, blue cheese with walnuts, and warm fruit-based puddings. The wine's balanced sweetness complements rich, creamy desserts like vanilla ice cream or chocolate torte. It also works well alongside aged hard cheeses as a casual after-dinner offering.

This port-style wine complements beef and venison dishes, making it versatile beyond dessert pairings. The cherry and oak notes enhance caramelised or slow-cooked meats. For sweeter applications, try it with fruit crumbles, sticky toffee pudding, or alongside a cheese board featuring strong blue varieties.

Serve Nola's Rich Ruby slightly chilled at 12-14u00b0C to balance the sweetness and emphasise the fruit character. Use small port glasses or standard wine glasses filled to one-third. There's no need to decant, though chilling for 30 minutes before serving will improve the drinking experience.