Warre’s earliest history dates to the late 17th century when a pair of Englishmen opened a trading office in Portugal to export food and wine. But the company didn’t get into the Port business until the early 18th century, when William Warre joined the firm. The Warre family became very successful in Port trading and the men of the family also became noted British military officers. Today Warre’s is owned by Symington Family, which traces its roots back 13 generations to Scottish and Portuguese families in the Port business. Symington Family Estates, which is still family owned and operated, also owns Graham’s, Dow’s, Smith Woodhouse, Martinez and Quinta do Vesuvio. Warre’s makes a full line of ruby and tawny ports.