Portugal Region Report

White Colheita Port in Gift Box
92 Points Wine Advocate

Indulge in the luxurious taste of Colheita 2009 White Port wine – a truly remarkable vintage. With its deep golden color and amber reflection, this wine exudes warmth and richness. The delightful combination of caramelized and candied fruits, nutty undertones, and indulgent caramel notes, create a complex and indulgent flavor that is sure to captivate your senses.

COLOUR
Deep Golden Color, amber reflection

AROMA
This wine features a delightful combination of flavors, including caramelized and candied fruits, nutty undertones, and indulgent caramel notes.

PALATE
Upon first sip, this wine's luscious sweetness immediately floods the palate, providing a truly indulgent experience. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 20 in Stock

Vintage Port
RRP £64.95
New Year Sale Offer £49.95

The Delaforce 2009 Vintage Port marks the first release under its new ownership by Real Companhia Velha. This vintage presents a sweet profile with perfumed blackberry flavors, complemented by subtle spice notes and a hint of geranium on the finish. Wine Enthusiast rated it 87 points, highlighting its approachable and aromatic character.

For optimal enjoyment, it's recommended to store the wine horizontally at a constant temperature of around 15ºC and serve it between 15ºC and 18ºC. It pairs well with blue cheese, mature cheddar, nuts, and chocolate desserts.

Given its balanced structure and flavor profile, the Delaforce 2009 Vintage Port is suitable for medium-term aging, allowing its flavors to develop and mature over time. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 26 in Stock

Quinta Santa Luiz Vintage Port in Gift Box

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.

Vintage or “bottle-aged” ports must receive approval of the Port Wine Institute to declare a vintage of recognized quality. Then, the entire vintage must be bottled between the second and third year. Since it improves in the bottle, it maintains its red color and red fruit flavors. It often takes 10 or more years to smooth the tannins and develop to its full potential, …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 3 in Stock

Colheita Port

The Messias Colheita from the 2009 vintage A refined and elegant cask-aged Port, showcasing the craftsmanship of Messias in producing quality fortified wines. It would be ideal for those who enjoy Tawny Ports with depth, maturity, and a smooth, lingering finish.

Tasting Notes
The extensive barrel ageing has given this wine a tawny colour with an expressive nose of wild dried fruit aromas where nutty undertones stand out. On the palate, caramel nuances complement the dried fruit leading to a sweet vanilla touch. It finishes long with a persistent and fine aftertaste.

Serving & Food Pairing
Colheita Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. …
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Price: £32.95
Stock: 41 in Stock

Vintage Port

Hailing from from the Douro Valley, one of the oldest and most famous wine regions in Portugal the Messias 2009 Vintage Port can be enjoyed young for its vibrant fruit and intensity but will also develop greater complexity and depth with 20-30 years of aging. Drink now-2040+.

Tasting Notes:
Deep, opaque ruby colour. Intense and complex aromas on the nose with notes of dark berries, black cherry, plum, and a hint of chocolate and spice. On the palate it is full-bodied with a rich and velvety texture. The palate showcases concentrated flavours of ripe black fruit, figs, and a touch of licorice, supported by firm tannins and balanced acidity. …
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Price: £56.95
Stock: 7 in Stock

Quinta do Cachao Single Quinta Vintage Port

A high-quality vintage Port produced by Caves Messias, particularly from their Quinta do Cachão estate. The 2009 vintage is known for its exceptional quality due to favourable weather conditions that year. Although this vintage port is ready to drink now, it can further reward those who will cellar it for the next 15 years+. Drink now-2040+.

Tasting Notes:
Deep, dark ruby, almost opaque, indicating its richness and concentration. Intense and complex aroma, with notes of ripe dark fruits such as blackberries, plums, and blackcurrants, alongside hints of chocolate, cocoa, spice, and floral undertones. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 22 in Stock

Quinta Galeira Vintage Port, Douro
Includes Barros gift box as illustrated

By port standards, Barros, founded in 1913, is a relative newcomer. But it has evolved to become a prestige brand, based on the company's top-rated vineyard holdings, the source of their outstanding vintage expressions. The 2009 displays intense perfumed nuances and gently unfolding layers of lush, voluptuous flavours. Superbly poised, sublimely delicious.


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Price: £46.95
Stock: 18 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
MAGNUM bottle
***93 Points- Wine Enthusiast***

This is a rare MAGNUM bottle

The Croft Vintage Port 2009 is a deep purple black colour. The nose combines an opulent and seductive fruitiness with an intricate kaleidoscope of complex multidimensional aroma. Pungent resiny scents of eucalyptus and rock rose, notes of lychee and passion-fruit combine with exotic hints of leather, musk and cedar. The palate is round and velvety and the dense but well integrated tannins are wrapped in a cloak of succulent berry fruit flavour. The jammy fruit carries through into the finish where it is lifted by an attractive crispness and pungency.


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Price: £195.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro

Fonseca belongs in the first rank of Vintage Port houses. It is recognised for the stylistic consistency of its wines which have been made by five generations of the same family since the firm’s foundation in 1822. Fonseca Vintage Ports are noted for their expressive, luscious fruitiness, which develops great opulence and complexity with age, as well as a voluptuous roundness on the palate supported by velvety mouth-filling tannins.

Tasting Notes: Impenetrable black colour. A classic Fonseca nose dominated by an exuberant, hedonistic fruitiness, a powerful redolence of dark dense blackberry and blackcurrant which slowly releases a heady mix of spicy and herbal aromas, …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 12 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
IMPERIAL 6lt Bottle

A very rare outstanding 6 litre bottle of 2009 vintage Port Wine from Fonseca.
Impenetrable black colour. A classic Fonseca nose dominated by an exuberant, hedonistic fruitiness, a powerful redolence of dark dense blackberry and blackcurrant which slowly releases a heady mix of spicy and herbal aromas, seductive notes of coffee and cocoa, hints of prune and wild scents of gum cistus. The thick velvety tannins give the wine a voluptuous density, integrating effortlessly with the sumptuous infusion of blackberry jam, dark chocolate and liquorice which coats the palate. The tannins are also present on the finish which brims with blackberry and blackcurrant flavour. …
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Price: £995.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Was £89.95
New Year Sale Offer £49.95

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: £49.95
Stock: 23 in Stock

Vintage Port

Historic 200 anniversary of the liberation of Oporto edition - Only 500 cases made.

Regarded as 'exceptional' by Symington's (who own the property) this 2009 has a very enticing perfumed aroma of cassis, eucalyptus and violets. Lifted floral notes meet mint and dark chocolate, as well as robust bramble fruit and pepper.

Warre 2009 Fact Sheet

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Price: £89.00
Stock: 12 in Stock

Colheita Port in Gift Tube
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast

2008 Burmester Colheita Port
Single Harvest Tawny Port – Bottled 2023

The 2008 Burmester Colheita is a beautifully matured single-harvest Tawny Port, aged in seasoned oak casks for 15 years before bottling. It offers a fine expression of Burmester’s elegant and refined house style, balancing richness with freshness.

Tasting Notes:
Amber-gold in colour with a bright rim. The nose opens with layers of dried apricot, orange peel, toasted almonds, and soft vanilla. On the palate, it is smooth and well-integrated, showing notes of caramelised nuts, fig, and butterscotch, with a lingering touch of spice and citrus zest. …
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Price: £42.95
Stock: 46 in Stock

Vintage Port in Gift Box
91 Points - Wine Advocate

Burmester 2008 Vintage Port

From one of the Douro Valley’s oldest and most respected Port houses, the Burmester 2008 Vintage Port captures the spirit of a remarkable single harvest. Crafted from grapes grown on steep schist terraces overlooking the River Douro, this wine reflects both tradition and precision. The 2008 vintage yielded fruit of exceptional purity and balance — perfectly suited to Burmester’s elegant, terroir-driven style.

In the glass, it shows a deep ruby core with a faint garnet rim, signalling the first hints of maturity. The bouquet is rich and expressive, unfolding aromas of black cherry, plum, and dark chocolate alongside subtle notes of cedar, spice, and dried fig. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 238 in Stock

Colheita Port
50cl Bottle
Was £36.95
New Year Sale Offer £29.95

The 2008 Palmer Port Colheita (50cl) is a finely crafted single-harvest Tawny Port, aged in seasoned oak casks to reveal the elegance and character of the 2008 vintage. Presented in a half-litre format, it is perfect for sharing or enjoying over several occasions. Silky, balanced and expressive, this Colheita is ready to drink now but will continue to evolve gracefully. Enjoy now or cellar until 2033+.


Tasting Notes:
Amber in colour with golden highlights. The nose reveals aromas of dried figs, orange peel, toasted hazelnuts and a hint of honey. On the palate, layers of caramel, raisin, roasted almond and sweet spice are lifted by lively acidity, creating freshness and balance. …
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Price: £29.95
Stock: 11 in Stock

Quinta Santa Luiz Vintage Port in Gift Box

The 2008 Quinta Santa Luiz Vintage Port Wine comes from Kopke; 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.


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Price: £49.95
Stock: 64 in Stock

Colheita Port

Colheita Ports are known for their elegance and finesse. The 2008 Messias Colheita Port showcases the characteristics of a single vintage and reflects the careful aging process in oak barrels.

Tasting notes:
Tawny colour with amber reflections, indicating prolonged ageing. Aromas of dried fruits like figs, dates, and apricots. Notes of almonds and walnuts, with hints of caramel and toffee. Hints of spices and a touch of oak. Smooth and velvety palate, with a wide range of flavours, including dried fruits and nuts. The sweetness is balanced by a good level of acidity, which adds structure and complexity. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 41 in Stock

Colheita Port
90 points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Mahogany color, aroma a bit closed, with notes of marmalade, dried apricots and hazelnuts. Very well in the mouth, with class and is not being too oily, gives a good proof, elegant and good ending.-90 pts Wine Enthusiast-

Colheita Port Storage and Serving Advice:
Colheita Port should be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light and temperature fluctuations, and the bottle should remain in an upright position. If stored correctly, Colheita Ports will keep for decades in the bottle. Over time, it is natural that a little sediment will form at the bottom of a bottle of Colheita Port wine. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port in Gift Box
91 Points - Wine Advocate

This exceptional 2007 Burmester Vintage Port, from the highly regarded 2007 vintage, boasts outstanding provenance. Stored in ideal conditions at the Burmester cellars in Porto since bottling, this rare bottle was only recently acquired by us.

The 2007 Burmester is a beautiful mature garnet colour. On the nose it has cocoa, chocolate together with a hint of mint. On the palate this is quite complex - medium bodied with a perfect balance between the acidity, tannins and flavours, there is a little spiciness in the mouth that adds to the experience. Long, long finish. This is in a good place and should hold well for three decades +. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 10 in Stock

Vintage Port Library Release
Half Bottle
91 Points - Wine Advocate

This 2007 Burmester Vintage Port from the very good 2007 Port Vintage has outstanding provenance! This bottle has been stored at the Burmester cellars on Porto since bottling until it was acquired by us earlier this year.

The 2007 Burmester is a beautiful mature tawny colour. On the nose it has cocoa, chocolate together with a hint of mint. On the palate this is quite complex - medium bodied with a perfect balance between the acidity, tannins and flavours, there is a little spiciness in the mouth that adds to the experience. Long, long finish. This is in a good place and should hold well for a couple of decades. …
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Price: £44.95
Stock: 10 in Stock

White Port
Was £39.95
New Year Sale Offer £29.95
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

Palmer 2007 White Colheita Port. This rare white port-wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 2007 harvest until bottling. White ports are a true rarity and this is an outstanding example.

Tasting Notes:
The 2007 Palmer white port has a golden amber colour that will deepen with age. On the nose there are notes of citrus fruits, apricots, peaches, and a touch of honey and floral hints. On the palate it is light and refreshing flavours of ripe citrus, stone fruits (apricot, peach), honey, and almonds.

The wine is ready to drink and does not require decanting. The bottle should be kept upright protected from direct sunlight. …
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Price: £29.95
Stock: 24 in Stock

Colheita Port
75cl
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

TThe 2007 Palmer Port Colheita is a beautifully aged single-harvest Tawny Port, crafted from the fine 2007 vintage and matured in seasoned oak casks. Expressive and elegant, it combines richness with freshness, making it an excellent choice for both collectors and Port enthusiasts. Ready to enjoy now but with the depth to continue ageing gracefully. Drink now or cellar until 2032+.


Tasting Notes:
Amber-tawny with glints of copper. The nose opens with aromas of dried apricot, figs, toasted almonds and subtle notes of vanilla and spice. On the palate, flavours of caramel, raisin, walnut and orange peel are lifted by bright acidity, creating a harmonious balance. …
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Price: £36.50
Stock: 5 in Stock

Vintage Port
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Quevedo Vintage Port 2007 is an intense ruby colour. The nose has a lush aroma of violet nuances with marked presence of plum, grapes and cassis. The palate is dense and rich in fruit, well balanced with good tannins. It is a port full of vigour, full-bodied and with a very long finish.

Quevedo is a family run winery, where the new generation of owners, Oscar and Claudia are innovating to produce some amazing ports. Not widely known in the UK but very highly regarded amongst port aficionados this is one to stock up on.


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Price: £64.95
Stock: 3 in Stock

Colheita Port
37.5cl Bottle
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast

This Colheita from Quevedo is made from the exceptional harvest of 2007 was sourced from grapes coming from their main estate, Quinta Vale D’Agodinho. You’ll be impressed by how fresh and floral it is.

Winemakers Notes
COLOUR: Red brick
AROMA: Very complex with floral notes, dried fruits, fresh nuts, hazelnuts, candied figs, dried cherries.
PALATE: This Colheita displays perfectly Quevedo's style. It expresses a very young profile of sundried red fruits, raisins with a touch of mocha and cinnamon. It is sweet and round, with a long aftertaste that shows hints of vanilla and remainders of a tannic bite. …
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Price: £26.95
Stock: 34 in Stock

Vintage Port
RRP £69.95
New Year Sale Offer £54.95

This vintage is characterized by its aromatic profile, featuring floral and herbal notes. It presents a lighter body compared to other vintage ports, with subtle spice and a soft finish.

For optimal enjoyment, it is recommended to store the wine horizontally at a constant temperature of around 15ºC and serve it between 15ºC and 18ºC. It pairs well with blue cheese, mature cheddar, nuts, and chocolate desserts.

Given its softer structure, the Delaforce 2007 Vintage Port is suitable for medium-term aging, allowing its flavors to develop and mature over time.
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Price: £54.95
Stock: 18 in Stock