Portugal Region Report

Vintage Port Magnum 150cl
Please allow 7 days for delivery

The 2018 Quinta do Vesuvio is one of my top Port wines of the 2018 vintage. Flamboyant, full of concentration lovely violet nose and absolutely loaded with red fruit at this early stage. Tannins are finely resolved and should provide the structure for the wine to develop. Only 965 cases made so will be in short supply 95/100. TC VWP June 2020


Reviews

Richard Mayson
Quinta do Vesúvio 2018 *****
A blend of 54% Touriga Nacional, 40% Touriga Franca / Alicante Bouschet (co-fermented) and 6%
Sousão (for freshness), predominantly from cooler north / north -west facing vineyards:
Beautifully lifted, scented floral aromas (rose petals), vinous and overt; …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Douro, Red Wine

Quinta do Vesuvio is one of the greatest estates of the Douro. The magnificent house, chapel and winery were built in 1827. Vesuvio has been considered one of the most important properties of the Douro throughout its long history. The 137-hectare vineyard is predominantly north and west facing and rises from 110 meters at the river side to 450 meters. This estate makes exceptionally balanced wines, amongst the finest in the entire region. The soil is predominantly schistous with small granite outcrops.

Touriga Nacional is one of the two most important grape varieties for the Vesuvio red wine. …
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Price: £54.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Reserva, Red Wine, Dao, Portugal

Quinta dos Carvalhais Tinto Reserva is deep red in colour, with aromas of black fruit and spices lifted by hints of menthol. It is firm and powerful in the mouth with structured, ripe tannins and good acidity.

This 105-hectare property, situated at an altitude of 465-500 metres above sea level, has 50 hectares under vine. Warm days and cool nights at this altitude slow down the grape ripening process and result in wines with lovely depth yet vibrant fruit and a signature freshness. The vineyards are planted on poor granite soils with a predominance of indigenous Dão varieties including Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro and Encruzado. …
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Price: £33.50
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port
Quinta do Bom Retiro
Presented in Original Gift Box
***93 Points- Wine Enthusiast***

Ramos Pinto is delighted to announce the release of the 2018 Quinta do Bom Retiro 2018 Vintage Port, this is only the second release from the single Quinta in over two decades.
Quinta do Bom Retiro is only produced in exceptional years from the best plots on the Bom Retiro estate The estate dates back to 1789 when Queen D. Maria I included the Quinta in the Feitoria Demarcated Region. With a total of 110 hectares, 64 planted to vines with an average age of 40 years, the Quinta has a long history of producing exceptional vintage ports.

Ramos Pinto has always been a pioneer in the Douro, Bom Retiro was the Quinta first to use new planting methods suited to the terroir of the Douro. …
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Price: £94.50
Stock: 23 in Stock

Vintage Port
In Original Sandeman Gift Box
***94 Points- Decanter 2023 Silver Award Winner***

2018 Sandeman Vintage Port. Sandeman did not produce a 2017 Classic Vintage Port in the knowledge that they had something better in the cask. The Single Quinta they produced in 2017 was in my top three Ports of the vintage so everything is looking good for the 2018. The price tag of the 2018 is hefty - well above other declared ports in this year. Early reviews appear to indicate that it merits it status.

Wine Makers Notes.
On the nose intense and precise aromas of blackberry and black cherry combine with herbal nuances, spice and cocoa. On the palate it has a powerful attack, with a lively acidity and firm but ripe tannins. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 74 in Stock

Vintage Port
Half Bottle 37.5 cl
***98 Points- Wine Enthusiast***
***95 Points- Wine Advocate***

Impressive purple-black core with a narrow purple rim. An intense burst of powerful woodland fruit, a dense coulis of blackberry and blackcurrant, almost overwhelms the nose. The black fruit aromas are infused with discreet notes of cherry and mocha. As would be expected of Taylor’s, the fruit is very fine and focused, but the year seems to have given it an additional layer of density and weight. A familiar veil of violet scent hangs over the wine, together with a fragrance of rose petal and wild, minty herbal aromas. On the palate, the wine has beautifully ripe tannins, which integrate perfectly into the mid-palate, providing both structure and volume, and then break out on the finish with a firm wiry, grip. …
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Price: £47.50
Stock: 28 in Stock

Vintage Port
Presented in Taylor's Gift Box
***98 Points- Wine Enthusiast***
***95 Points- Wine Advocate***

This is the third consecutive declaration by Taylor's a highly unusual event. The release has been delayed due to the current situation. Managing Director Adrian Bridge writes
"Adrian Bridge, Managing Director:
“Although a Classic declaration normally only happens about three times a decade, the exceptional run of years has meant that Taylor’s has been able to make a third in a row. This is very unusual but our principle is that we declare a Classic Vintage when the quality is there. This is dictated by the year, not by any other consideration. All our properties are farmed so that every grape has the potential to become Vintage Port. …
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Price: £82.50
Stock: 6 in Stock

Vintage Port- MAGNUM
***98 Points- Wine Enthusiast***
***95 Points- Wine Advocate***

This is the third consecutive declaration by Taylor's a highly unusual event. The release has been delayed due to the current situation. Managing Director Adrian Bridge writes
"Adrian Bridge, Managing Director:
“Although a Classic declaration normally only happens about three times a decade, the exceptional run of years has meant that Taylor’s has been able to make a third in a row. This is very unusual but our principle is that we declare a Classic Vintage when the quality is there. This is dictated by the year, not by any other consideration. All our properties are farmed so that every grape has the potential to become Vintage Port. …
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Price: £165.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port
1 x 300 cl DOUBLE MAGNUM
Please allow 5 days for delivery

This is the third consecutive declaration by Taylor's a highly unusual event. The release has been delayed due to the current situation. Managing Director Adrian Bridge writes
"Adrian Bridge, Managing Director:
“Although a Classic declaration normally only happens about three times a decade, the exceptional run of years has meant that Taylor’s has been able to make a third in a row. This is very unusual but our principle is that we declare a Classic Vintage when the quality is there. This is dictated by the year, not by any other consideration. All our properties are farmed so that every grape has the potential to become Vintage Port. …
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Price: £390.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Vintage Port
1 x 600 cl

Taylor’s has announced that it will release a classic Taylor’s Vintage Port from 2018. We are delighted to offer it En-primeur for delivery in Autumn 2021. We are offering them DUTY PAID but can offer them in Bond if preferred.

This is the third consecutive declaration by Taylor's a highly unusual event. The release has been delayed due to the current situation. Managing Director Adrian Bridge writes
"Adrian Bridge, Managing Director:
“Although a Classic declaration normally only happens about three times a decade, the exceptional run of years has meant that Taylor’s has been able to make a third in a row. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port
Presented in Taylor's Gift Box
***98 Points- Wine Enthusiast***
***95 Points- Wine Advocate***

This is the third consecutive declaration by Taylor's a highly unusual event. The release has been delayed due to the current situation. Managing Director Adrian Bridge writes
"Adrian Bridge, Managing Director:
“Although a Classic declaration normally only happens about three times a decade, the exceptional run of years has meant that Taylor’s has been able to make a third in a row. This is very unusual but our principle is that we declare a Classic Vintage when the quality is there. This is dictated by the year, not by any other consideration. All our properties are farmed so that every grape has the potential to become Vintage Port. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 23 in Stock

Vintage Port in Gift Box
93 Points - Wine Spectator Special Offer | Buy 2 or More Bottles and Save 20%

The 2017 vintage in the Douro Valley was exceptional, producing powerful wines with depth and elegance. Burmester's Vintage Port 2017 is loaded with character and enormous ageing potential.

Tasting Notes
The 2017 Burmester Vintage Port showcases a beautiful ruby colour with a violet halo. The nose is perfumed and intense, highlighting ripe raspberry and cherry fruit, blackberries and orange blossom, with minty freshness and dark chocolate notes. On the palate, the wine is powerful and intense, with the tannins and acidity well-balanced by the ripeness of the fruit. It has an elegant, sweet yet long finish, making it a delightful choice for those who appreciate a rich yet well-rounded port​. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 28 in Stock
Special Offer | Buy 2 or More Bottles and Save 20% ( 55.20/Bt )

Vintage Port
95 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Maynard’s 2017 Vintage Port is a bold and expressive wine crafted by the Van Zeller family under the Barão de Vilar label. Made from classic Douro grapes—including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, and Tinta Barroca—this vintage showcases the power and structure of an exceptional harvest. After vinification, it was aged for two years in oak before bottling unfiltered, setting the stage for long-term ageing in bottle.

On the nose, the wine offers an intense bouquet of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, plum compote, and hints of dark chocolate and warm spice. The palate is rich and concentrated, with structured tannins that support layers of fresh black fruits, cocoa, and subtle floral notes. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 14 in Stock

White Port
RRP £27.95
January Sale Offer £22.95

Palmer White Port 2017 (Douro, Portugal)
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

Showing a luminous deep-gold hue, the 2017 Palmer opens with orange blossom, lemon oil and white peach, layered with acacia honey, vanilla pod and a touch of blanched almond. The palate is medium-sweet yet lively, with ripe pear and apricot riding on bright, mouth-watering acidity. Brief time in old oak adds nougat and gentle baking spice, while a discreet saline snap keeps things precise. The finish is long and tapering, echoing orange zest, almond cream and a light cedar note.

Serve well-chilled (10–12 °C) in a white-wine glass. …
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Price: £22.95
Stock: 33 in Stock

Colheita

The 2017 Palmer Port Colheita is a fine single-harvest Tawny Port, bottled after extended cask ageing to capture the unique character of the 2017 vintage. Elegant, complex and expressive, it represents excellent value for collectors and a delicious choice for immediate enjoyment, while also having the structure to evolve gracefully over the coming decades. Drink now or cellar until 2040+.


Tasting Notes:
Amber-tawny in colour with golden highlights. The nose is rich with aromas of dried fruits, roasted nuts, caramel, and hints of citrus peel. On the palate, layers of fig, raisin and toffee are balanced by lively acidity and subtle oak spice, giving freshness and depth. …
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Price: £22.95
Stock: 60 in Stock

Vintage Port
93 Points - Wine Advocate

Highly Recommended – Outstanding Value
The 2017 Quevedo Vintage Port is, without question, one of the best-value Ports we offer. Sourced from Quevedo’s family-owned vineyards in the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior, this wine reflects both the power of the 2017 vintage and the elegance Quevedo is known for.

A declared vintage year across the region, 2017 produced dense, expressive Ports with exceptional ageing potential. Quevedo’s example is beautifully crafted, showing impressive depth and poise for the price.

Tasting Notes:
Deep purple in colour, the nose opens with intense aromas of blackberries, cassis, violets, and subtle eucalyptus. …
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Price: £59.50
Stock: 5 in Stock

Vinhas Velhas (old vines)
Douro Red Wine
3x75cl Bottles | Presented in Gift Case

The nose offers power, gourmandise as well as a fine and very slightly tight grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, toasted notes and small notes of vanilla, cassis associated with small touches of ripe strawberry / cherry as well as very discreet hints of sweet spices and a very discreet hint of Sichuan pepper. The mouth is juicy, fruity, well-balanced, a bit aerial, quite frank and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, a slight tension, precision as well as gourmandise. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy ripe raspberry and small notes of juicy cassis combined with touches of juicy blueberry, …
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Price: £74.85
Stock: 5 in Stock

Vinhas Velhas (old vines)
Douro Red Wine
17.5 points - Vinho Grandes Escolhas & Revista de Vinhos

A beautifully crafted old-vine Douro red with depth, elegance, and complexity—perfect for those who appreciate a balanced yet expressive wine with ageing potential.

Tasting Notes:
This elegant and powerful Douro red offers rich aromas of blackberry, cassis, and subtle toasted notes, with hints of vanilla and sweet spices. The palate is juicy, well-balanced, and precise, showcasing ripe blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries with touches of liquorice, floral notes, and a hint of black olive. Silky tannins and a fresh acidity create a refined structure, leading to a long, satisfying finish. …
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Price: £32.95
Stock: 42 in Stock

Late Bottled Vintage Port in Gift Box
WAS £24.95 Special Offer £19.95

The Quinta da Devesa 2017 Late Bottled Vintage comes from a single harvest, only from noble grape varieties. It is aged four to six years in barrels before being bottled. It is without a doubt a distinct, powerful, challenging, full and harmonious LBV, with very well-structured tannins, great freshness and purity of fruit. After opening the bottle, its peak lasts for 15 to 30 days.In order to maintain the excellent characteristics of this wine, bottling uses the same method as Vintage, without any prior treatments. As it is an unfiltered wine, it can be drunk immediately, but it will age beautifully in a cellar waiting for complexity. …
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Price: £19.95
Stock: 7 in Stock

Vintage Port
RRP £64.95
January Sale Offer £54.95

The Delaforce Vintage Port 2017 has received exceptional praise from wine critics, solidifying its status as a standout vintage. With its remarkable structure and aging potential, this wine promises to evolve beautifully, offering decades of enjoyment for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Wine Spectator awarded it an impressive 94 points, describing it as “bursting with gutsy red and black currant, fig, and boysenberry compote flavors, infused with notes of black tea, anise, and wood smoke.” The review highlighted the port’s “brambly finish” and recommended cellaring it until 2035–2060 to fully appreciate its complexity and depth. …
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Price: £54.95
Stock: 53 in Stock

Vintage Port
91 Points- Wine Enthusiast

The Messias Vintage Port is one of our best value 2017 vintage ports. However, there is no compromise on quality from this popular Portuguese shipper. 2017 was an exceptional vintage for Port, and wines from this year are expected to age well. You can cellar the 2017 Messias Vintage Port for several decades, during which it will develop more nuanced flavors and greater complexity. Drink from 2027-2055+.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby colour, indicative of its youth and concentration. On the nose expect intense and complex aromas of ripe dark fruits such as blackberries, plums, and black cherries, often accompanied by hints of chocolate, spice, and floral notes. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

Vintage Port
95 Points - Wine Enthusiast

The Quinta Das Carvalhas 2017 Vintage Port is made from a small parcel of vines over 100 years old.This was a particularly celebrated vintage in the Douro, known for producing high-quality, age-worthy Ports due to the ideal weather conditions during the growing season.

Tasting Notes
Intense and complex, with rich aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, plums, violets, dark chocolate, and spice. It is full-bodied, well-structured, and offers layers of ripe dark fruit flavors, firm tannins, and balanced acidity. Its rich, powerful taste and potential for extended aging make it a great choice for young enjoyment or long-term cellaring. …
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Price: £56.95
Stock: 39 in Stock

Vintage Port
IMPERIAL 600cl 19/20 - Richard Mayson
Special order please allow 7 days for delivery

Dense inky core fading to a magenta rim. A seductive Croft nose, ripe and voluptuous but with the depth and density characteristic of the 2017 vintage. As usual, plump, juicy blackcurrant, black cherry and raspberry form the backdrop. However, the nose is soon drawn into a vortex of heady, complex aroma in which resiny scents of eucalyptus and gumcistus blend with pungent notes of sage and mint, fresh hints of grapefruit and a mellow spiciness. On the palate, firm, sinewy tannins are wrapped in a thick envelope of dense, velvety texture. As is often the case, this is one of the most exotic and beguiling wines of the vintage. …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

SERIKOS Vintage Port
***18.5/20 Jancis Robinson***

Croft has announced the release of the first Vintage Port made from the produce of the old, historic vineyard plots on the company’s flagship property, Quinta da Roêda. Named Serikos, a historical reference to the property’s involvement in the production of silk following the destruction of its vineyards by Phylloxera and to the silken quality of its wines, it will be made available on allocation in very limited quantities.

TASTING NOTES.
Inky black centre in a slender ring of deep purple. The nose opens with a dazzling peacock’s tail of scents and aromas. The rich, ripe fruit, which is a consistent feature of the wines of Quinta da Roêda, …
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Price: £165.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
MAGNUM
*** 17.5/20 - Jancis *** *** 94/100 - Vinous ***
*** 19/20 - Richard Mayson ***

Dense inky core fading to a magenta rim. A seductive Croft nose, ripe and voluptuous but with the depth and density characteristic of the 2017 vintage. As usual, plump, juicy blackcurrant, black cherry and raspberry form the backdrop. However, the nose is soon drawn into a vortex of heady, complex aroma in which resiny scents of eucalyptus and gumcistus blend with pungent notes of sage and mint, fresh hints of grapefruit and a mellow spiciness. On the palate, firm, sinewy tannins are wrapped in a thick envelope of dense, velvety texture. As is often the case, this is one of the most exotic and beguiling wines of the vintage. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock