Portugal Region Report

Vintage Port

A 2003 vintage Port Wine from Croft Port. A medium intensity Port with a garnet core and mahogany rim. A lovely pronounced nose of figs and prunes, with some walnut characters. Also slightly earthy. Good sweet fruit on the palate and a full mouth feel. This is followed by a long, smooth nutty finish. After a 40-year absence, the 2003 Croft was made by the use of traditional treading in stone Lagers. The 2003 reflects the benefits of two years of strict vineyard management with gloriously pure fruit and scents of wild blueberry and crême de more. The purity and expression of fruit persists on the palate, supported by dense but very svelte tannins, culminating in a long finish. …
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Vintage Port

An outstanding 2003 vintage Port Wine from Dow's Port.
Reviews:
"The complex aromatics of the opaque, black-colored 2003 Dow Vintage Port display chocolate, dried oak, black cherries, blackberries, copious spices, and a myriad flowers. This fresh, backward wine offers a medium to full-bodied, deeply concentrated core of spice-laced dark fruits. Softly-textured and seductive in the mid-palate, it boasts abundant layers of candied Damson plums, blueberries, black cherries, molasses, and hints of chocolate before revealing its firm structure. Extremely youthful and primary, this exceptional effort demands patience. …
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Vintage Port
*** 98 Points Robert Parker ***
***18 Points JancisRobinson.com***

Inky purple black with narrow magenta rim. Classic Taylor nose, with exotic scents of violet and gumcistus set against an impenetrable background of intense dark berry fruit. Stylish and racy palate, displaying a tight fabric of sinewy tannins and packed with concentrated grapey flavours which intensify through the seemingly endless finish. Like many other great Taylor vintage this wine is an archetype of restrained power, its elegance and breeding concealing massive inner strength and stamina.

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Colheita Port

Kopke Port is the oldest port house. Established in 1638 by Nicolau Kopke and his son Cristiano, who came to Portugal as representatives of the Hanseatic League, the House has been run through the generations by several representatives of the Kopke family, obtaining an excellent reputation for its wines.

Review:
Bright red-brown colour. Presents a complex bouquet of fruity aromas. Ideal to be served with traditional cakes, ice creams and chocolates.

With a fantastic location of the vineyards on the left bank of the River Douro, harvesting according to ancient traditions, coupled with the most modern winemaking technology, makes Kopke ports to the absolute top qualities. …
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Colheita Port

Kopke Port is the oldest port house. Established in 1638 by Nicolau Kopke and his son Cristiano, who came to Portugal as representatives of the Hanseatic League, the House has been run through the generations by several representatives of the Kopke family, obtaining an excellent reputation for its wines.

Review:
Port begins as a deep, dark, rich-tasting wine that with the aging progresses. Colheita Port is a special old tawny port from a vintage year. Tasting Note The longer maturation in oak casks, this port a mild flavor and is very spicy and round. Wine and food elegant aroma and exquisite taste are the best advantage with different types of cheese, walnuts and dried apricots. …
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Alentejano

Appearance: Mature garnet with brick tones at the rim, showing age but still vibrant.

Nose: Dark, dried berries such as plum and black cherry, leather, dried herbs, and subtle warm spice.

Palate: Medium- to full-bodied with softened dark fruit flavors, supple tannins, and balanced acidity providing structure and lift. Secondary notes of tobacco, forest floor, and gentle cedar, adding complexity.

Finish: Long, warm, slightly earthy, with lingering dried fruit and subtle spice.

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Vintage Port

The 2001 Quinta do Vesuvio is a very dark ruby colour. The Touriga Nacional’s tiny yields brought great concentration to the wine, while the Touriga Franca, due to the good weather during the harvest, achieved perfect ripening, creating wines of great elegance. The Tinta Barroca was very ripe at the time of picking, with a higher than average baumé, producing wines of excellent structure and ageing potential. The old plantings of Tinta Roriz had lower than normal yields in 2001, giving wines with a typical concentration of berry fruit aromas.
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Vintage Port
37.5cl Bottle

The 2000 Burmester Vintage Port has come from the Burmester Cellars in Porto where it was cellared until purchased by us.

The Burmester 2000 Vintage Port is a rich, full-bodied wine with a deep ruby hue and complex aromas of dark fruits, cocoa, and sweet spices. On the palate, it offers velvety tannins, flavours of blackcurrants and dark chocolate, and a well-balanced sweetness with vibrant acidity. The finish is long and layered, showcasing dried fruits and a hint of minerality. This elegant vintage port pairs well with blue cheese or dark chocolate and has excellent aging potential.

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Vintage Port Quinta da Eira Velha

Martinez Vintage Port 2000 is a beautifully crafted wine from one of the Douro’s historic houses, offering depth, elegance and superb value from this outstanding declared vintage. The 2000 growing season delivered concentrated fruit and excellent balance across the region, and Martinez produced a wine of notable purity and structure. Now with a quarter-century of bottle age, it is entering a glorious phase of early maturity.

The nose is rich and expressive, showing aromas of black cherry, mulberry and ripe plum, layered with hints of dark chocolate, liquorice and warm spice. Subtle notes of fig, dried herbs and violet add further complexity, reflecting both the quality of the vintage and the traditional Martinez style. …
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Vintage Port

Quarles Harris Vintage Port 2000 is a rich, classically structured wine from one of the long-established Symington family houses. The 2000 vintage is widely regarded as one of the best early-millennium declarations, delivering depth, purity and impressive ageing potential. Now with 25 years in bottle, this Port is entering a superb drinking window, showing both youthful energy and the first signs of mature complexity.

The nose is expressive and inviting, offering aromas of black cherry, damson and cassis intertwined with notes of dark chocolate, violet and a touch of liquorice. Hints of warm spice and subtle eucalyptus bring further lift, making this a beautifully aromatic and layered vintage expression. …
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Vintage Port

2000 Smith Woodhouse – Vintage Port (Douro, Portugal)

A powerful, classically framed Smith Woodhouse from a declared year—still youthful at heart but opening beautifully. Deep purple-garnet with only a hint of bricking at the rim. The nose is vibrant and layered: blackberry and black cherry compote, cassis and violets, with cocoa, liquorice, cedar and a cool eucalyptus lift.

Rich, mouthfilling palate with sweet dark-berry fruit over lively acidity and firm, fine tannins—polished but still present. Notes of dark chocolate, espresso, clove and crushed rock lead to a long, mouthcoating finish of blackberry, cocoa and orange peel. …
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Vintage Port
***98 Points- Wine Advocate***

98 Points (Parker)
98 Points (Wine Journal)

Reviews: "Among the most saturated blue/purple/black-colored examples of the vintage, Taylor's 2000 tastes like a young vintage of Chateau Latour on steroids. Aromas of graphite, blackberry liqueur, creme de cassis and smoke jump from the glass. Spectacularly concentrated and enormously endowed, with sweetness allied to ripe tannin, decent acidity, and layer upon layer of fruit and extract, this is the leading candidate for the port of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2040." Parker, Wine Advocate 2002.

"An opaque black/purple hue. The nose has certainly shut down since tasted a couple of years ago. …
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Vau Vintage, Douro
Last One- Special Offer £35

The 1999 Sandman Vau Vintage Port is deep red, opaque and inky with intense, fresh red fruit aromas. In the mouth it has rich plummy flavours with hints of strawberry supported by firm tannins giving a firm backbone and which will allow it to age superbly over several years. It is a superb match for desserts and mince pies.

Production method
Fermentation in stainless steel vats and in presses under controlled temperature, arrested through the addition of grape alcohol. Matured for 2 years in large used oak vats, bottled in 2nd year after harvest and aged in bottle since. Both dates appear on label. …
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Quinta de Terra Feita Vintage Port

Quinta de Terra Feita's vines have been supplying Taylor Fladgate with the highest quality grapes for over a hundred years.

This famous old estate is one of the most substantial properties in, what is considered by many, to be the finest wine producing area of the Upper Douro. The Quinta is situated on the western slopes of the Pinhao River Valley. With over 61 hectares under vine it produces 1,300 hectoliters of port wine.

The wines of Terra Feita are all produced in traditional granite lagares on the property. This ancient method still produces the best quality wine; the gentle action of the foot carefully extracts the maximum colour, fruit and tannins from the wine. …
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Malvedos Single Quinta Vintage port

The Graham`s Malvedos 1998 is a single ‘quinta’ vintage Port, it is made exclusively from grapes grown at Grahams, Quinta dos Malvedos estate. In the heart of the Douro Valley,
Quinta dos Malvedos has been the principal estate of Grahams port since 1890 and has been the cornerstone of their Vintage Ports ever since. Located between the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior regions, Malvedos enjoys the best of both regions: abundant sunshine and reasonable rainfall.


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Vintage Port, Douro

Vintage Report:
After a mild June, July and August were hot and dry, leading to good even maturation, with the Tinta Barroca looking particularly promising. Maturation studies carried out between 19th August and the beginning of the vintage, determined the following picking order at Vesuvio: Old vineyards; Tinta Barroca; Tinta Amarela; Tinta Roriz; Touriga Nacional; Tinto Cão; and Touriga Franca. Picking began on the 21nd September and continued until 4th October; great care being taken to select and vinify the very best fruit separately, once perfect ripeness had been achieved. Grape quality was very good with average sugar readings an excellent 12o-13o Baumé. …
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30 Year Old Tawny Port

Dows 30 Year Old Tawny Port has coppery-amber tones framed by a pale orange-green rim, this wine has saline scents alongside elegant floral notes and a touch of cinnamon. Luxurious and silky on the palate, Dow’s 30 Year Old Tawny is extremely refined with flavours of quince and citrus and a stylish, lingering dry finish with nuances of tea leaf.

Dow’s Port is one of the most famous names in the Port trade and today is owned and managed by the fifth generation of the Symington family. The family, whose experience dates back over 100 years, supervises all the vineyards, winemaking and ageing of this wine. …
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Ferreira `Dona Antónia` 30-Year-Old Tawny Port
Decanter Presented In Gift Box
***95 Points-GOLD- Decanter World Wine Awards***
***95 Points- GOLD MEDAL- IWC 2024***

The Dona Antonia 30-Year-Old Tawny Port by Ferreira is a luxurious and complex wine, showcasing the mastery of the tawny port-making craft.

Tasting Notes
This luxurious and complex wine shows rich and inviting aromas with a blend of dried fruit, nutty aromas, and wood notes. On the palate, it has a velvety texture and a symphony of flavors, with layers of caramelized sugar, toffee, honeyed sweetness, and dark chocolate.The finish is long and lingering, with the wine's myriad flavors unfolding gradually and leaving a lasting impression. Subtle echoes of dried fruit, nuts, and spices linger on the palate, inviting contemplation and reflection. …
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30 Year-Old Tawny Port
In original Graham's gift tube as illustrated

The Graham's 30 Year Old Tawny Port is a masterpiece of aged Port craftsmanship. Unlike Vintage Ports, which spend only a short time in oak barrels before bottling, Tawny Ports like Graham's 30 Year Old are aged for three decades or more in seasoned oak casks. This extended aging allows the wine to develop a mellow and harmonious character, with flavors integrating and evolving over time.

Tasting notes
The Graham's 30 Year Old Tawny Port is a mesmerizing amber wine with gold glimmers, hinting at its decades-long oak casks. Its aromas are delicate, with layers of un-drenched raisins, succulent figs, and caramelized dates taking center stage. …
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30 Year Old Tawny Port
***95 Points- Gold- Decanter 2024***
***96 Points GOLD Award- IWC 2024***
Presented in Sandeman Gift Box

Sandeman is a regular IWC and Decanter World Wine Awards Gold- and Trophy-winner for its supremely refined tawnies. A premium aged tawny port, meticulously crafted and aged in oak casks for an average of 30 years.

Tasting Notes
The Sandeman 30 Year Old Tawny Port is of a deep amber amber colour with intense aromas of honey and spices, underscored with deep flavours of dried apricots, hazelnuts and vanilla, creating a rich yet elegant combination. Luxuriously smooth and well-balanced on the palate, this is offering a harmonious blend of dried fruits, nuts, and caramel flavours. …
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Vintage Port in Presentation box
Special Library Release

Perfect for gifting, collecting, or enjoying now, the 1995 Quinta do Vesúvio Library Release is a must-have for serious Port lovers and wine collectors seeking aged, ready-to-drink Vintage Ports with guaranteed provenance.

Traditionally, after each en primeur release, the Symington family has carefully set aside a limited quantity of Vintage Port to mature in ideal conditions within their own cellars. With the Library Release series, they now proudly distinguish these exceptional bottles from the initial launch, highlighting the unique provenance and quality that comes from decades of ageing under expert care. …
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Vintage Port

A very good port Port that has a very good complexity and mouth feel. Drinking well now as showing some maturity with a little tannin. This will hold for another decade, not as backward as some of the other port producers. 90/100 TC - Barros Tasting @ Barros Mar 2016.
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Vintage Port
*** 97 Points - Parker ***

A 1994 Fonseca Vintage Port is a highly esteemed wine. The consensus among critics that the 1994 Fonseca Vintage Port is a remarkable wine, possessing the depth, complexity, and aging potential characteristic of a top-tier Vintage Port from an outstanding vintage.

Tasting notes
This astounding port is a deep, opaque ruby color with hints of garnet at the rim. It has complex aromas of blackberry, plum, and dark cherry, cocoa, vanilla, and exotic spices. The palate is full-bodied and rich, with ripe black fruits dominating, layers of dark chocolate, espresso, and baking spices adding depth. …
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Vintage Port

If you have a bottle of 1994 Gould Campbell Vintage Port, you possess a fine example of vintage port from an outstanding year. Enjoy it now for a sophisticated tasting experience or hold onto it for further aging to see how it continues to evolve.

Tasting Notes
This port wine shows a deep ruby colour with hints of garnet, with complex aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, plums, figs, spices, chocolate, and mint. Its full-bodied taste is rich, intense, and complemented by chocolate, licorice, and spice. Its long and persistent finish indicates great aging potential.

Serving and Food pairing
Vintage Ports are best served slightly below modern room temperature: 16° to 18° C. …
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Vintage Port
Special Library Release
***95 Points- Wine Advocate***

Symington Family Estates. are delighted to announce the Library Release of the iconic 1994 Graham’s, Dow's and Warre’s Vintage Ports.

The 1994 Vintage Ports are considered to be some of the finest Vintage Ports produced in the second half of the twentieth century. After 25 years ageing in perfect conditions in the Symington cellars, in Vila Nova de Gaia, these wines have developed a wonderful maturity. The The Graham’s is rich and complex with a beautiful elegance. These wines have a bright acidity indicating a long life ahead of them. Each bottle also has the wording ‘Matured in our Cellars’ indicated on the label to confirm its impeccable provenance. …
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