Portugal Region Report

Vintage Port
Magnum Bottle (150cl)
98 Points- Wine Enthusiast

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
Double Magnum Bottle (300cl)
Please allow 7 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
***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: 19 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: 36 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: 12 in Stock

White Port

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: £25.95
Stock: 36 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: 58 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: 3 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: 4 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: 45 in Stock

Late Bottled Vintage Port

The 2017 Quinta da Devesa Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is a distinguished expression from the Douro Valley, reflecting the estate's commitment to traditional winemaking and sustainable viticulture. Crafted from hand-harvested grapes, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and old vines, the wine underwent traditional foot treading in granite lagares and was aged in old wooden casks before bottling. This unfiltered LBV showcases the depth and character typical of Quinta da Devesa's style.

In the glass, it presents a deep ruby hue, dense and opaque. The nose is very intense and complex, with notes of ripe black fruit, cocoa, and chocolate. …
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Price: £19.95
Stock: 17 in Stock

Vintage Port

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: £64.95
Stock: 48 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: 3 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: 30 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

Vintage Port
Magnum Bottle (150cl) 94/100 - Vinous

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

Vintage Port
Half Bottle (37.5cl)

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

Tasting Note
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. …
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Price: £34.95
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: 16 in Stock

Vintage Port
Double Magnum Bottle (300cl)
94/100 - Vinous

Tasting Note
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: £295.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port
Half Bottle (37.5cl)

Dow’s, 2017 Vintage Port

The 2017 vintage stands among the most remarkable Port declarations of recent decades. Following a dry winter and an exceptionally hot summer in the Douro Valley, the harvest arrived earlier than usual, producing small, intensely concentrated grapes. Despite the heat, the finest vineyards retained excellent freshness, resulting in wines of great power, purity and balance.

Dow’s 2017 Vintage Port is a superb expression of the house’s distinctive style — structured, elegant and slightly drier than many of its counterparts. The nose reveals deep aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and dark plum, complemented by hints of violet, cocoa and subtle spice. …
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Price: £39.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Magnum Bottle (150cl)
98/100 - James Suckling

Tasting notes
It is rare to see such tremendous depth and intensity in colour as this wine displays The freshness of the floral aromas is very attractive with a dominance of rockrose, a flower that grows wild around the hills of Senhora da Ribeira. On the palate, it is exceptionally full-bodied, rich and powerful with black fruit coming to the fore. Gorgeous, ripe fruit is balanced by the fine tannin structure. On the finish, it is typically Dow, austere and somewhat drier than many other ports. The intense fruit flavours linger long on the palate.

Charles Symington commented after selecting the final blend:
“This is one of the finest Dow’s Vintage Ports I have blended. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Imperiale (600 cl)
Please Allow 7 days for delivery

Review Scores
*** 17.5/20 - Jancis ***
*** 95/100 - Vinous ***
*** 18/20 - Mayson ***

Tasting Note
A narrow magenta ring around a core of inky purple black. The nose opens with a burst of dark, woodland fruit, dense and succulent, blended with fresher, more vibrant red berry aromas. A slatey minerality holds this exuberant fruitiness in check. At this stage, the nose is still reserved and discreetly aromatic, revealing leafy, balsamic scents and cedary notes of sawn wood. The first impression on the palate, as on the nose, is of tightly packed, dense dark berry fruit, which then explodes on the mid-palate and surges into the long finish. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Magnum Bottle (150cl)
95/100 - Vinous

A narrow magenta ring around a core of inky purple black. The nose opens with a burst of dark, woodland fruit, dense and succulent, blended with fresher, more vibrant red berry aromas. A slatey minerality holds this exuberant fruitiness in check. At this stage, the nose is still reserved and discreetly aromatic, revealing leafy, balsamic scents and cedary notes of sawn wood. The first impression on the palate, as on the nose, is of tightly packed, dense dark berry fruit, which then explodes on the mid-palate and surges into the long finish. The texture is round and velvety but the taut, sinewy tannins and a strand of crisp acidity provide firmness and structure. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Vintage Port
Half Bottle (37.5cl)

Review Scores
*** 17.5/20 - Jancis ***
*** 95/100 - Vinous ***
*** 18/20 - Mayson ***

Tasting Note
A narrow magenta ring around a core of inky purple black. The nose opens with a burst of dark, woodland fruit, dense and succulent, blended with fresher, more vibrant red berry aromas. A slatey minerality holds this exuberant fruitiness in check. At this stage, the nose is still reserved and discreetly aromatic, revealing leafy, balsamic scents and cedary notes of sawn wood. The first impression on the palate, as on the nose, is of tightly packed, dense dark berry fruit, which then explodes on the mid-palate and surges into the long finish. …
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Price: £39.50
Stock: 1 in Stock