This superb port patiently matured for 10 years is seasoned in oak casks, acquiring a softened mellow texture with an intense complex nose which complements the appealing raisiny fruit.Ready to drink. It is a delicious dessert wine and is the perfect finish to any meal or to accompany sweet desserts, mince pies, cakes, chocolate, walnuts, Crème Broulee and Roquefort.Once opened the bottle can be left open for up to one month.
This superb port patiently matured for 10 years is seasoned in oak casks, acquiring a softened mellow texture with an intense complex nose which complements the appealing raisiny fruit.Ready to drink. It is a delicious dessert wine and is the perfect finish to any meal or to accompany sweet desserts, mince pies, cakes, chocolate, walnuts, Crème Broulee and Roquefort.Once opened the bottle can be left open for up to one month.
A superb, ready to drink Port. The Port was carefully selected and then matured in seasoned oak casks to produce a rich mellowness with the finest balance and elegance.Serve with any meal as well as with dessert. Goes well with cheese, mince pies, cakes and nuts.Once opened can be kept for a couple of months.
A superb, ready to drink Port. The Port was carefully selected and then matured in seasoned oak casks to produce a rich mellowness with the finest balance and elegance.Serve with any meal as well as with dessert. Goes well with cheese, mince pies, cakes and nuts.Once opened can be kept for a couple of months.
This port has been carefully selected and matured in seasoned oak casks to produce a rich mellowness with the finest balance and elegance of old tawny. Bottled in 2012.A Colheita is a port from a single harvest that is aged in oak casks for a minimum of seven years before being bottled. The port is ready to drink and does not need decanting. It is a delicious dessert wine being the perfect finish to any meal.Serve lightly chilled.
This glorious red wine has aromas of ripe berry and plum fruits. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannins, dark fruit and warming spicy characters.Made from a blend of traditional local grapes. Goes well when drunk with lamb.Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Bright aromas of wild blackberry and spice. The palate has ripe bramble fruit, supple tannins and juicy
acidity. An approachable, warm and juicy red from
Portugal's Douro region.
Perfect with hearty bean and lentil casseroles, with or without sausages.The local grapes - Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa and Tinta Roriz - grow in fine soils with some
schist in vineyards near Cambres, in the western part of the Douro valley and south of the river. The
climate here is warm and dry, and some of the vines are over 50 years old. After harvesting
fermentation takes place in stainless steel, with a small portion (around 10%) ageing for 4 months in
2nd year French oak barrels, before the final blending and bottling.
Refreshing and fruity rosé, bursting with aromas of strawberries and raspberries. On the palate the
wine is soft and fruity with a light spritz. Nice fresh acidity and a touch of sweetness on the finish.
Drink by itself well chilled or with seafood, hors d'oeuvres, simple salads, and spicy food such as Thai,
Indian or Chinese.The grapes are sourced from selected growers in central and southern regions, where moderately old
vines are tended traditionally in clay and sandy soils. Grapes are briefly macerated on the skins to
obtain a touch of colour then gently pressed pneumatically. Cool fermentation in stainless steel vats
controlled at 16 degrees. The wine is cold stabilised in tank for a brief period before bottling young.Suitable for vegans.Suitable for vegetarians.
Available while stocks last. The winery has sold off the last of the 2019 vintage at a greatly reduced price - usually RRP is £24.99 per bottle.Ruby-red in colour with intense aromas of ripe blackberry and
black cherry, married with floral and herbal notes. Elegant and
balanced on the palate, with smooth tannins providing structure
and body, the wine has a refreshing acidity that carries the
complex flavours of ripe blackberry, plum and forest floor through
to the long finish.Quinta dos Carvalhais is a beautiful estate in the Terras de
Senhorim sub-region of the Dão and is one of the region's most
respected producers. Purchased in 1988 by Sogrape, a huge
amount of investment has gone into the estate, which combines
the most up-to-date viticultural and winemaking techniques with
age-old traditions, resulting in unique wines with great elegance
and personality. In addition to investing in their own vineyards,
Quinta dos Carvalhais has also been instrumental in defending the
interests of local winegrowers and for pioneering the quality
revolution in the Dão region. The talented Beatriz Cabral de
Almeida is head winemaker and makes a very impressive range of
single-varietal wines and interesting blends from the estate
vineyards.
Ruby red in colour. On the nose lively aromas of strawberries,
blackberries and cherries are married with subtle floral nuances. It
is smooth on the palate with round tannins and a refreshing
acidity. The wine is not oak aged.Grapes for the Grão Vasco wines are sourced from a network of
trusted Dão growers who follow sustainable practices in their
vineyards. The Dão region is on the raised Beirão pleateau and the
vineyards are at altitudes of around 450 metres above sea level.
Cool nights here counteract the warmth of the days, ensuring that
the grapes undergo a slow ripening process and retain a fresh
acidity whilst accumulating great depth of flavour. Soils in the Dão
are predominantly granitic, which lends elegance to the wines.Goes well with grilled beef or lamb or robust stew. For a veggie alternative try with spinach and lentil
casserole.
One of the best examples from this great vintage. The port is impressive, complex and drinking well now but can also be kept.“A fine, classic Dow nose with notes of cloves, raisin and a touch of fig. Not incredibly complex but refined and inviting. The palate is sweet and fleshy, again cloves, red-berried fruit, a touch of spice and dates towards the finish. Moderate weight, certainly not an imposing, alcoholic Dow, but refined with great elegance and refinement.” 92 Pts Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate There is no front label for this bottle but the name and vintage appear on the capsule. 1985 Vintage Port Description ...The Dow's 1985 Vintage Port is an excellent vintage port that will continue to drink for decades to come and the vintage was the first all-round vintage declared since 1975. The majority of the fruit was sourced from Dow's very own vineyards, Quinta do Bomfim and Senhora da Ribeira, located in the sub-regions of Cima Corgo and Douro Superior. The harvest session in 1985 was very wet, followed by a late spring and a very hot dry summer, with harvest occurring mid to late September. The resulting vintage port, bottled in 1987 is robust and will age beautifully for years to come.
A very deep coloured Port with a garnet edge. Full bodied and superbly balanced with plenty of blackcurrant, cassis and liquorice notes. The palate is rounded with ripe brambly dark fruit with a dry finish that is the house style.This port is ready to drink and once opened can be kept for up to one month.Great after dinner or with chocolate desserts or cheeses.
Russet colour with brilliant crimson highlights and a fragrant, ripe-fruit bouquet.
Its smooth, silky texture and subtle oak nuances are balanced by a fresh acidity
and tannic ‘grip’ that culminate in a long, elegant finish. How to serve:
Chill to just below cellar temperature (about 10ºC). In summer, serve at the end
of the meal as a refreshing alternative or try as one of the few dessert wines to
match chocolateDuring the January following each vintage, Fonseca sets aside a reserve of very
concentrated, powerful vintage quality red ports, selected primarily from the firm’s
own quintas and judged according to their ageing potential. These are placed in cask
and cellared. Tawny ports of age are blended across several vintages to maintain
quality and continuity of style, and thus show an “apparent”, or average, age on the
label rather than a vintage date.
As tawny ports age, they grow lighter in colour, as they throw their deposit in
the cask rather than in the bottle. Moreover, Fonseca cellars its aged tawnies in
the Douro rather than in Vila Nova de Gaia; the considerable difference in heat
and humidity between these two areas lends Fonseca’s tawny ports of age a very
distinctive “baked” richness reminiscent of butterscotch.
Deep youthful ruby colour. An intense rich fruity nose of blackberry, cassis, cherry
and plums, interwoven with notes of spice. The palate is full bodied and round, with
a smooth velvety texture and mouth filling tannins. The juicy black fruit flavours
of cherry and blackcurrant linger into the rich luscious finish. T
he perfect match for chocolate and berry fruit dishes. Bin 27 is also excellent
served after a meal with bitter chocolate with a high cocoa content, chocolate
brownies or truffles. Like all youthful red Ports, Bin 27 is also an excellent match
for soft ripe cheeses. “Fiery and bright with a lush summer berry compote and violet
Floral aromas with grippy tannins and a prolonged intensity.
stunning wine For the money!” 95 points
Gold Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
Deep, inky purple core with a bricking red rim. Rich, luscious and highly perfumed
nose. Notes of blackberry, wild plum, logan berry, liquorice and a wonderful tension.
Cloudberries give that added layer of soft, plump fruit, a mix of raspberry and
redcurrant, with a hint of floral sweetness. On the palate, spice, brambles, assam
tea with its traces of dark chocolate, cocoa and an alluring herbaceous hint. Good
grip, concentration of dark woodland fruit, silky tannins and a fresh bright finish,
with incredible length. A powerful and uncompromising Unfiltered Late Bottled
Vintage retaining every ounce of aroma and flavour. How to serve: Fonseca LBV is the perfect finish to any meal. Late Bottled Vintage is bottled when
ready to drink. It benefits from being decanted and is excellent with fully flavoured
cheeses, especially blue cheeses such as Stilton or Roquefort. It is also delicious with
desserts made with chocolate or berry fruits.“Deep colour with mostly black fruits on the nose. a touch green
and herbal yet satisfying flavours. really good value.” 90 points
Silver Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
Selected by the band and approved by Eddie, this wine has been
expertly crafted in tribute to all things Maiden: good friends, good
music, good times! A dark, intense and robust red blend from the
Douro. The palate delivers a crescendo of blackberry, ripe black
cherries and plums layered over subtle spice and a bold, rich finish.
Best enjoyed with the volume turned up.
A Ruby port made from a blend of selected young ports matured in large oak vats called tonels. The wine shows some rich, full bodied characters such as plums and raspberry.The port is ready to drink and can be enjoyed on its own or with cheeses, chocolate and desserts.
This superb port is a blend of full, rich and fruity wines from a single year. These are carefully selected and aged in oak casks for a minimum 4 years before bottling. The grapes for this port were foot trodden in granite Lagares. The vats used to store the maturing port are called Tonels.The characteristics of the port are its richness, depth of flavour and powerful, attractive bouquet.In order to retain as much depth as possible, the port has been bottled in the same way as vintage port, without filtering, so the port may throw a deposit in the bottle.Ready to drink now. It is excellent with cakes, red and black fruit jams, cheeses, tiramisu or as a digestive. Once opened the bottle can be left open for a couple of months. Suitable for vegans.Suitable for vegetarians.
After a short fermentation, selected wine brandy is added and the fortified wine macerates on skins until the end of the winter ( about 5 to 6 months ). It is then aged for a minimum three years in small used oak barrels. The wine is young and rich with a light topaz colour. The wine has intense aroma of Moscatel and orange tree flower, tea and raisins with a smooth sweet, fresh palate.Suitable for vegetarians.This rich sweet dessert wine has won many awards.
This innovative new Rosé style of port has been made by a new technique which extracts fresh fruity flavours and the pink colour from limited contact with the skins of the grapes. The result is a light and fresh Rosé port with lots of red berry flavours. There are attractive floral notes, aromatic red berry fruit leading to a palate which is full of deliciously ripe cherry and raspberry fruit flavours.Serve chilled on its own or with ice or even with a leaf of mint.
A rich, dark Port, packed full of pure bramble fruit, very concentrated with well-integrated tannins and
surprisingly good balancing acidity. An unfiltered Port, so decant, and serve with well-matured blue cheese.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetariansWiese & Krohn's estate Quinta do Retiro Novo is located in Sarzedinho, a small village in the Rio
Torto valley. Quality is determined by the grape varieties, by the age of the vines, their method of
training and the density of planting. All these factors are officially converted into points, the sum of
which determines the final classification of the property. Here, this sum exceeds 1200 points, ensuring
it belongs to a select group of "Class A" properties. Vintage 2011 was so widely declared because
of the exceptional weather conditions which
differed quite dramatically from the rest of
Europe. A wet Autumn in 2010 left subsoils
nicely damp and able to cope with the near
drought conditions that ensued in the first half
of 2011, then a cool summer helped to
maintain freshness and avoid any overly dry,
raisiny characteristics. Some welcome splashes
of rain at the end of August and early
September helped to ripen tannins (and bring
them back in line with sugar levels) then the
dry days and cool nights that followed provided
perfect picking conditions. The result is a
superb single Quinta Port from the excellent
and early drinking 2011 vintage.
A Ruby port made from a blend of selected young ports matured in large oak vats called tonels. The wine shows some rich, full bodied characters such as plums and raspberry.The port is ready to drink and can be enjoyed on its own or with cheeses, chocolate and desserts.
Intense aromas of raspberries, blackberries, prunes,
chocolate and minerals. Dense sweet berry fruits, plum and cassis, then spice.
The tannins are big, structure excellent and it can be drunk now or still kept
to mature further.
The rich ruby port is characterised by its softness, with a fruity character of ripe berries. Blended from reserve wines selected for their intense fruity character and deep colour. It is aged in wooden casks of around 600 litres for 3 years before being bottled.The port is ready to drink and will go well with chocolate desserts and fruit tarts. It can also be enjoyed on its own, slightly chilled or as an aperitif.
This is a blend of selected ports matured in oak vats. The aroma is a perfect combination of ripe fruit and cinnamon. Ready to drink. It can be enjoyed on its own slightly chilled or as an accompaniment to less sweet desserts.
Ripe citrus and delicately tropical aromas lead to a textural, mineral palate with bright acidity, mandarin characters and appealing finish.Casa de Vila Nova is located in the North of Portugal. The vineyards are exposed to the Atlantic Ocean winds and influence. The grapes are harvested by hand.Try with Caesar or Tuna Nicoise salads or crab cakes.Suitable for vegansSuitable for vegetarians
An aged 10 year old Tawny Port with a light delicate palate. Rich tawny colour, with an excellent nose of nuts and hints of mature fruit. On the palate, beautifully rounded, with hints of dried fruits and a long elegant finish.Does not need decanting.Serve slightly chilled with cheeses, nuts or dried fruit after a meal or on its own.
A dark red coloured port with a seductive rich perfume of ripe plums and cherries. On the palate it is complex, with an excellent structure and a long lingering finish.Great when served at the end of a meal, with chocolate and rich chocolate desserts, nuts and cheese.Usually serve at room temperature but can also be served slightly chilled.Warrior is the oldest mark of Port in the world, having been shipped continuously since
the 1750’s. The name Warrior was branded on the cases of Warre’s Finest Reserve Ports
since the earliest days of the firm. The traditional style has been maintained over the
years and it is today a classic fullbodied wine with wonderful richness and balance.
Warrior is drawn from Warre’s finest Tuintas in the Pinhao and Rio Torto valleys that
produce Warre’s Vintage Ports. The firm’s head winemaker, Charles Symington, will select
vats of particularly rich and fruity Port to set aside for maturing in oak casks in the lodges
at Vila Nova de Gaia. Allergy advice Contains sulphites
A fresh white port made from selected young ports. It is matured in large oak vats called tonels which adds to the character of the port. Ready to drink now. Serve chilled as an aperitif or as a digestive. In Portugal they drink it with ice and tonic - very refreshing.
This superb 20 Year Old Port is patiently matured for 20 years in seasoned oak casks, acquiring a softened mellow texture with an intense complex nose which compliments the appealing raisiny fruit.Ready to drink. it is a delicious dessert wine and is the prefect finish to any meal or to accompany mince pies, cakes, milk chocolates, walnuts, nuts and cheeses.Once opened it can be left for a couple of months.
This wine has a deep amber colour with copper hues, smooth aromas of hazelnuts and vanilla notes. Smooth as silk, with flavours of honey, chocolate and toffee, balanced by refreshing acidity leading to an elegant finish.The perfect Port as an aperitif or when indulging in desserts or dark chocolate and dried fruits.
This 40 Year Old is a remarkable Tawny Port blend that captivates the tasting through its powerful and complex nuttiness aromas in harmony with spicy notes, warm roasted coffee and cinnamon hints from the long contact with oak wood during the ageing process. On the palate, an array of flavours flourishes, mainly toasted nuts and chocolate. The 40 Year Old is an intense and complex port with a mellow and spicy aftertaste.The Port is an excellent aperitif or an accompaniment to almond pie of dark chocolate.
This super Tawny Port is matured in small oak vats. The aroma is a perfect combination of ripe fruit with cinnamon.It can be enjoyed on its own slightly chilled or with less sweet desserts. Complete with wooden presentation box.
A superb gift box containing 1 x 20cl bottle of each of the following Tawny Ports: 10 Year old, 20 Year Old, 30 Year Old & 40 Year Old.These ports have all been aged in oak casks and then bottled at the relevant age.