Heavyweights: The Boston Bruins and Borges Vintage Port 2015
When it comes to the 2025 Boston Bruins, one word stands out: Heavy. Like many New England sports franchises, the Bruins have a knack for remaining at the top of their game year after year. No matter the obstacles, they find a way to improve, staying strong and relentless. To honor this team’s enduring strength, Hockey WineUp has paired the Bruins with an equally robust wine: Borges Vintage Port 2015.
Introducing the Hockey WineUp Cellar Selection
This year’s pairing is part of a new category in the Hockey WineUp universe: the Cellar Selection. What is a Cellar Selection, you ask? It’s a special lineup of wines that are held in Grapes’ private cellar—each chosen for its exceptional ability to age gracefully over time. These are wines meant for the long haul, bottles you might not open for 10, 15, or even 60 years. Think of them as the rare hockey cards of the wine world—wines that will only get better with patience and time.
Here’s the challenge: just like hockey memorabilia, only a limited number of quality vintage wines are produced each year, and they become harder to find as time goes on. While more than 90% of wine is meant to be consumed within a year or two of release, the Hockey WineUp Cellar Selections are different—they’re built to last. So, for the Boston Bruins, we’ve selected Borges Vintage Port 2015—a wine that can age beautifully for decades. If you can get your hands on a bottle, add it to your collection and save it for a special Bruins game between 2035 and 2065.
The Wine: Borges Vintage Port 2015
Vintage Port is one of the best-kept secrets in the wine world. Known for its rich, complex flavor and incredible aging potential, Port delivers an unforgettable drinking experience. Young Vintage Ports are bursting with fruity notes, accompanied by hints of spice, chocolate, and licorice, and a deep ruby color. As it ages, the wine transforms—developing a tawny hue and layers of dried fruits, nuts, butterscotch, and vanilla.
As Vintage Port matures further, it evolves into something truly special. The flavors become more savory, the fruit softens, and the texture becomes silky smooth, with a long-lasting finish that lingers long after each sip. It’s the kind of wine that demands your attention, much like the Bruins on the ice.
Port and the Bruins: Heavyweights in Every Way
Port is a fortified wine, with brandy added during fermentation to create a wine that’s bold and powerful. The result is a wine that’s heavy in all the best ways—heavy in flavor, heavy in structure, heavy in alcohol. It’s the perfect companion for watching the heaviest team in the league, the Boston Bruins.
Just like the Bruins’ physical style of play, Borges Vintage Port 2015 is not for the faint of heart. It’s a wine that packs a punch, yet remains balanced and refined. Whether you’re enjoying a glass while watching the Bruins battle their way through another season or letting it age in your cellar for a future celebration, this Port is the perfect reflection of the team’s strength, resilience, and legacy.
So, as you raise your glass of Borges Vintage Port 2015, toast to the Bruins—one of the heaviest, hardest-hitting teams in hockey, and a franchise that always finds a way to stay on top.
Cheers!
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