Editing Port wine (section)

==Port houses==
Producers of port wine are often called "shippers". In the early history of the port wine trade, many of the most powerful shipping families were British (English and Scottish) and Irish; this history can still be seen in the names of many of the most famous port wines, such as [[Samuel Dow|Dow’s]], [[Graham's]],[[Sandeman (wine)| Sandeman]], [[Churchill's Port|Churchill's]],[[Cockburn's Port House| Cockburn's]] and [[Taylor, Fladgate, & Yeatman|Taylor’s]]. Over the years Portuguese, as well as Dutch and German-owned shippers have also become prevalent in the port industry.

[[Porto]], a [[World Heritage Site]], is home to many famous port houses located near the [[Douro River]], making the shipping of port wine easy. Some of these port houses are private, while others are open to public tours and visits.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/portugal-douro/index.html|title=The world's most stunning wine region?|first=Paul |last=Ames|date=2 August 2016|publisher=CNN|language=en|access-date=12 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oportoguide.pt/caves-do-vinho-do-porto/|title=Caves do Vinho do Porto – AEVP|website=Oporto Guide|access-date=12 February 2019}}</ref>