When thoughts turn to sheepskin slippers, cosy firesides and hearty casseroles, it’s a good time to fortify oneself against winter’s chills with a glass of rich, fruity port which delivers that warm inner glow of assurance that all is well with the world.

We visit Calitzdorp in the Klein Karoo this week to explore the multiple styles of the multi-awarded ports of De Krans, one of SA’s pioneering and still leading producers of fortified wines from Portuguese grapes...