Portugal Region Report

Colheita Port

The 2017 Hooper's Colheita Port is a single-vintage tawny port from Portugal's Douro Valley. "Colheita" refers to a tawny port made from grapes harvested in a specific year and aged in wooden casks for a minimum of seven years before bottling.

Tasting Notes: Deep tawny-amber in colour with golden highlights. The nose is elegant and expressive, showing layered aromas of dried fig, toasted almond, walnut, orange peel, and caramelised sugar, with subtle hints of vanilla and spice from extended oak ageing. On the palate it is smooth and refined, offering flavours of raisins, dates, butterscotch, and roasted nuts, balanced by fresh acidity that lifts the natural sweetness. …
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Price: £22.95
Stock: 59 in Stock

Vintage Port

Quinta de La Rosa is a small estate in the heart of the Port wine-growing region in Alto Douro, near Pinhao, owned and operated by the Bergqvist family.

The Quinta and its vineyards were given to the Bergqvist family as a Christening present by the Feuerheerds, who established the property in 1906.

It remains one of the few Single Quinta where the vineyards start at the bank of the Douro and rise 450 meters to the towering top of the mountain. From the river's edge to the top, one passes through 11 different microclimates. This gives La Rosa great flexibility to add variety and complexity to its Ports. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 37 in Stock

Vintage Port, DOC Douro

Review Scores
*** 97/100 - James Suckling ***
*** 17.5+ /20 Richard Mayson ***
*** 97/100 Vinous (Neil Martin) ***
*** 17.5/20 - Jancis Robinson ***


Christian Seely (MD Noval) believes the 2017s "to be exceptional":

“I consider these wines to be among the best that I have known during my time at Quinta do Noval. The decision to declare them was a very easy one. As is well known, at Quinta do Noval, we do not hesitate to make small declarations of our Vintage Ports even in years which are not being generally declared, provided that the quality is excellent. But the 2017 is clearly an exceptional year which I believe will be remembered as one of the historic Vintage Port declarations of Quinta do Noval. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 25 in Stock

Vintage Port, DOC Douro

This is a vintage port produced solely from the exceptional vineyards of the Quinta do Vale Meao in the Douro Superior.

This historic Estate, founded in 1877 by the legendary Port producer Dona Antonia Adelaide Ferreira and now owned by her great great grandson Francisco Javier de Olazabal, is situated in the wild upper reaches of the Douro and has consistently produced top quality grapes. The Quinta has consistently released outstanding quality Vintage Ports that have rated highly in tastings and awards.

TASTING NOTE
The typical method of treading the grapes in granite lagares allowed for the expression of all the amazing characteristics of this vintage: opulent aromas, …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 14 in Stock

Vintage Port

Review Scores
*** 17.5/20 - Richard Mayson ***
*** 95/100 - James Suckling ***
*** 92/100 - Vinous Neil Martin ***
*** 18.5/20 Jancis Robinson ***


Technical Sheets
Vesuvio 2017 Vintage Port Technical Sheets

Tasting Note
This is a powerful, attention-grabbing wine, with taut muscularity. It offers magnificent aromas of rockrose, mint and hints of ginger. The substantial palate is full with expressive black fruit notes lifted by peppery schist tannins (the ‘seasoning’ provided by the Sousa?o). The long, lingering aftertaste indicates impressive ageing potential. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 52 in Stock

Vintage Port
Tappit Hen (2.25 L)

Please note that this is for a rare Tappit Hen 2.25L Format

Review Scores
*** 17.5/20 - Richard Mayson ***
*** 95/100 - James Suckling ***
*** 92/100 - Vinous Neil Martin ***
*** 18.5/20 Jancis Robinson ***


Technical Sheets
Vesuvio 2017 Vintage Port Technical Sheets

Tasting Note
This is a powerful, attention-grabbing wine, with taut muscularity. It offers magnificent aromas of rockrose, mint and hints of ginger. The substantial palate is full with expressive black fruit notes lifted by peppery schist tannins (the ‘seasoning’ provided by the Sousa?o). …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Capela Vintage Port
Single Bottle 75cl
99/100 James Suckling

Review Scores
*** 99/100 James Suckling***
*** 18.5/20 Richard Mayson ***
*** 18.5/100 - Jancis Robinson ***

Vesuvio Capela 2017 Vintage Port Technical Sheets

Tasting Note
Mesmerising aromas; lavender, eucalyptus, green tea and liquorice. On the palate, the concentration and intensity are striking with layers of complexity. There is a wonderful interplay of invigorating black and red fruits underpinned by schist tannins that give balance to the impressive structure. The Sousa?o comes through in a spicy seasoning that underscores the wine’s remarkable freshness. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port
17/20 Jancis Robinson 95 Points
95 Points- Wine Advocate***

Tasting Note
Deep and opaque purple centre with a narrow scarlet outer rim. A complex and mature bouquet dominated by black fruit, cherry plum and blackcurrant which surround notes of chocolate and liquorice. Delicate aromas of violets and touches of bergamot.

On the palate this is a powerful win, with density and great volume. Silky tannins are well integrated with the highly concentrated fruit. A fresh and almost never ending finish.


Jorge Rosas, CEO of Ramos Pinto, has said 2017 is “an exceptional year – the 2017s are without a doubt up there with our best vintages. We always listen to the vines and what they tell us, that has always been the Ramos way, and in 2017 we had fantastic quality in the vineyards. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 15 in Stock

Vintage Port
Quinta da Ervamoira
*** 17.5/20 Jancis Robinson ***
***94 Points (MS)- Wine Advocate***

Tasting Note
Very deep colour with violet reflexes. lively and intense aromas of raspberry, strawberry and forest fruit. Hints of rock-rose, black pepper and cocoa.

Full bodied with a gripping tannin structure which is alive, dense and has fresh fruit flavours searing through. a very long and enjoyable finish.

Deep and opaque purple centre with a narrow scarlet outer rim. A complex and mature bouquet dominated by black fruit, cherry plum and blackcurrant which surround notes of chocolate and liquorice. Delicate aromas of violets and touches of bergamot.

On the palate this is a powerful win, with density and great volume. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Symington Vintage Port Collection Graham's Stone Terraces | Graham's | Dow's | Warre's | Cockburn | Vesuvio

A beautiful, limited-edition presentation case containing 6 bottles of 2017 Vintage Ports from Symington Family Estates, including the 100 Point Grahams Stone Terraces. This is the only stock of Grahams Stone Terraces we have.
This is a very limited edition – Only 500 individually numbered cases (6 x 75cl) have been produced for their global markets, with only a fraction of these allocated to the UK.

6x75cl Case Offered DUTY PAID, INCLUDING VAT AND DELIVERY

Grahams Stone Terraces – Intense, concentrated fruit with layers of black cherry, cassis, and chocolate, beautifully structured tannins, and a long, lingering finish. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage Port

Review Scores
*** 18.5/20 - Jancis ***
*** 96+/100 - Vinous ***
*** 18.5+/20 - Mayson ***

Tasting Notes
In addition to a classic Taylor’s Vintage, Taylor’s has announced that it will bottle a Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage Port from the exceptional 2017 harvest. This will be only the eighth Vargellas Vinha Velha ever to be released and quantities are very limited. As usual, it is an extraordinary wine, a showcase of the old vines’ ability to deliver multiple layers and dimensions of aroma.”

TASTING NOTES.
Impenetrable ruby black core and narrow purple rim. As usual with the Vargellas Vinha Velha, …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 15 in Stock

Vintage Port
Double Magnum Bottle (300cl)
Please allow 7 days for delivery

Double Magnum (300 cl) Including Duty Vat and delivery

Review scores
*** 18.5/20 Jancis ***
*** 98/100 - Vinous ***
*** 18+? - Mayson ***

Tasting notes
Opaque black at the centre with a narrow purple rim. Uncompromisingly Taylor’s in style, elegant and precise. The nose is threaded with very fine, linear fruit, heady and complex but restrained by a graphite minerality. Quinta da Vargellas has imprinted its signature fragrance of violets, which hangs like a scented veil over the wine, and there are discreet terroir notes of citrus, wild herbs and gumcistus. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port
Magnum Bottle (150cl)

Review scores
*** 18.5/20 Jancis ***
*** 98/100 - Vinous ***
*** 18+? - Mayson ***

Tasting notes
Opaque black at the centre with a narrow purple rim. Uncompromisingly Taylor’s in style, elegant and precise. The nose is threaded with very fine, linear fruit, heady and complex but restrained by a graphite minerality. Quinta da Vargellas has imprinted its signature fragrance of violets, which hangs like a scented veil over the wine, and there are discreet terroir notes of citrus, wild herbs and gumcistus. The nose is still reserved and discreet but there is impressive depth and background, as well as hints of complexities still to emerge with time. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Vintage Port
Half Bottle (37.5cl)

*** 18.5/20 Jancis ***
*** 98/100 - Vinous ***
*** 18+ - Mayson ***

Tasting notes
Opaque black at the centre with a narrow purple rim. Uncompromisingly Taylor’s in style, elegant and precise. The nose is threaded with very fine, linear fruit, heady and complex but restrained by a graphite minerality. Quinta da Vargellas has imprinted its signature fragrance of violets, which hangs like a scented veil over the wine, and there are discreet terroir notes of citrus, wild herbs and gumcistus. The nose is still reserved and discreet but there is impressive depth and background, as well as hints of complexities still to emerge with time. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage Port

Review Scores
*** 18.5/20 - Jancis ***
*** 96+/100 - Vinous ***
*** 18.5+/20 - Mayson ***

Tasting Notes
In addition to a classic Taylor’s Vintage, Taylor’s has announced that it will bottle a Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage Port from the exceptional 2017 harvest. This will be only the eighth Vargellas Vinha Velha ever to be released and quantities are very limited. As usual, it is an extraordinary wine, a showcase of the old vines’ ability to deliver multiple layers and dimensions of aroma.”

TASTING NOTES.
Impenetrable ruby black core and narrow purple rim. As usual with the Vargellas Vinha Velha, …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

10 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Tube
Gold Medal - Decanter

Burmester 10 Year Old Tawny Port
An elegant and well-balanced port wine, showcasing a harmonious blend of youthful fruit and mature complexity.

Tasting Notes
Intense golden colour, with an amber rim. Complex on the nose, with prevailing aromas of dried fruit, almond and hazelnut combined with notes of honey and vanilla. A refined palate, with great smoothness, elegance and intensity. A round, full-bodied wine that develops into a rich and intensely fresh finish with a touch of spiciness.

Serving & Food Pairing:
Tawny Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. …
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Price: £26.95
Stock: 31 in Stock

Vintage Port in Gift Box
95 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Exclusive to Vintage Wine & Port, the Burmester 2016 Vintage Port is an excellent choice for collectors, connoisseurs, and those looking for a wine to enjoy over a special occasion. Its combination of power, finesse, and aging potential makes it a worthy investment or a luxurious addition to any wine lover’s portfolio.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby colour. Pronounced aromas of red fruit, black currants, cassis, dark chocolate, rock-rose and light peppermint notes. Full-bodied and rich on the palate, this port offers layers of ripe fruits balanced by a firm structure of tannins and a long, powerful finish. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 13 in Stock

Vintage Port in Gift Box
91 Points - Robert Parker

A powerful and beautifully structured vintage Port from the exceptional 2016 declaration, this wine reflects both concentration and elegance.

Appearance
Deep, opaque purple-black core with a narrow violet rim, indicating youth and intensity.

Nose
Highly aromatic, showing layers of ripe blackberries, cassis, and dark plum, intertwined with notes of violets, rock rose, and subtle hints of cocoa, spice, and schist minerality.

Palate
Full-bodied and richly textured, with dense black fruit flavours supported by firm, ripe tannins. There is a striking freshness balancing the wine’s power, with nuances of dark chocolate, licorice, and spice developing on the mid-palate. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 86 in Stock

Vintage Port in Gift Box
Magnum Bottle (150cl)
91 Points - Robert Parker

The Kopke Vintage Port 2016 is firm, intense, crunchy, unctuous and fresh. It’s multi-layered in flavours, firm tannins and has an excellent balance between sweetness and acidity.

The winemaker Carlos Alves comments:
"A deep black colour. An intense and complex nose, laden with very ripe black fruit – plums, blackberries and cherries. Notes of cocoa, black pepper and a soft hint of violet. Unctuous and vigorous, it has several layers of flavours, firm tannins and excellent balance between sweetness and acidity. A long, deep and fresh finish."

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Price: £119.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

10 Year Old Tawny Port
93 Points- Silver Medal- IWC 2024

Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port is a well-regarded example of aged tawny port, showcasing the expertise and tradition of the Kopke Port House, the oldest port wine company in existence, founded in 1638.

Tasting Notes
Golden amber with red highlights. A rich and inviting bouquet with aromas of dried fruits such as figs, raisins, and apricots, complemented by notes of caramel, toffee, and subtle hints of spice and vanilla. Smooth and well-balanced to the taste, offering flavours of dried fruits, caramel, and honey. The oak aging imparts nuances of toasted almonds and hazelnuts, along with a touch of spice and a hint of orange zest. …
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Price: £26.85
Stock: 10 in Stock

10 Year Old White Port in Gift Box
Half Bottle (37.5cl)
Decanter 2021 | Silver Award Winner

*** Decanter Wine Awards- Silver - 91 Points***

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.

This wonderful, medium-sweet style has just begun to make an impact on the UK palate. One taste and you’re hooked on its sweet citrus and lemon verbena finish balance by good acidity like an expensive sauternes. Oak-aged for 5 years, the wine is produced from a variety of white grapes, including Malvasia Fina. …
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Price: £24.50
Stock: 9 in Stock

10 Year Old Tawny in Decanter
93 Points- Silver Medal- IWC 2024

Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port with Decanter

From the world’s oldest Port house, established in 1638, this exquisite 10 Year Old Tawny Port showcases Kopke’s unmatched craftsmanship and tradition. Aged in oak casks for an average of a decade, it offers the perfect balance between youthful fruit and mature complexity. Presented in a striking glass decanter, it makes an exceptional gift or a centrepiece for festive gatherings.

In the glass, it shimmers with golden amber tones, a visual promise of richness and depth. The nose is immediately inviting — aromas of roasted almonds, dried apricots, caramel, and subtle vanilla entwine with warm notes of spice and honey. …
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Price: £48.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

10 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Box
IWSC 2025 - Bronze Award

Maynard’s 10-Year-Old Tawny Port is a distinguished fortified wine from Barão de Vilar, produced under the guidance of the renowned Van Zeller family and named after pioneering Port merchant Walter Maynard. Crafted from traditional Douro grapes including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and Tinta Barroca, it is aged for a decade in seasoned oak casks, developing its classic amber-gold hue and depth of flavour.



Tasting Note:

Inviting aromas of dried fruits, toasted almonds, toffee and subtle honeyed notes. The palate is smooth and rounded with layers of fig, caramel, orange peel, roasted nuts and a touch of spice, balanced by bright acidity for freshness and lift. …
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Price: £19.95
Stock: 22 in Stock

Vintage Port
99 points- Wine Enthusiast

Maynard’s 2016 Vintage Port, crafted by Barão de Vilar under the Van Zeller family, is a striking example of the exceptional 2016 vintage in the Douro Valley. Using traditional grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Tinto Cão, the wine was aged for two years in oak before being bottled unfiltered. It presents as a richly structured port with a dense, firm texture and an abundance of ripe blackberry and plum fruit, underpinned by elegant tannins and excellent ageing potential.

On both the nose and palate, it delivers deep, dark fruit flavours—blackberry, cherry, and damson—complemented by notes of cocoa, vanilla, and a gentle spice. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita

The 2016 Palmer Port Colheita is a fine single-harvest Tawny Port, bottled after extended cask ageing to capture the unique character of the 2016 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: £28.95
Stock: 14 in Stock