Portugal Region Report

Colheita Port in Gift Tube
90 Points - Outstanding - Wine Enthusiast

Burmester Colheita, a fortified wine made from the native Tinta Cao, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca varieties, honours their terroir in Quinta do Arnozelo, in the heart of the Douro Superior region.
These vines are cultivated in a traditional way and enjoy a very special microclimate, acquiring the unique character of the D.O. Porto. The grapes are harvested by hand and then selected, destemmed and crushed in the winery with a careful maceration. Fermentation takes place in vats at a controlled temperature and once it reaches the right level of sweetness, the process is stopped by adding wine alcohol. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 60 in Stock

Quinta do Arnozelo Vintage Port in Gift Box

This Port Wine is from the 2009 vintage from Burmester Port. It is opaque purple in colour. Complex aroma and lush, black fruit (blackberry, cassis), notes of molasses. The palate is round and delicious with a black fruit aroma. Very balanced and structured with an endless fruity finish.

The vineyard of Quinta do Arnozelo is situated on the southern bank of the Douro river, between the small towns of São João da Pesqueira and Vila Nova de Foz Côa. This is in the prestigious upper reaches of the Douro demarcated wine region, the aptly named Douro Superior. In addition to its favourable geographic location, it has an ideal micro-climate, both of which contribute to the superior quality of its grapes and other produce. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 5 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: 15 in Stock

Colheita Port
75cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

The 2009 Palmer Port Colheita is a beautifully matured single-harvest Tawny Port, aged in seasoned oak casks to reveal the richness and depth of the 2009 vintage. Offering immediate drinking pleasure, it combines elegance, complexity and balance, making it a fine choice for connoisseurs and collectors. Enjoy now or cellar comfortably until 2035+.


Tasting Notes:
Amber-tawny with copper highlights. Aromas of dried apricot, figs, toasted walnuts and a touch of vanilla mingle with hints of spice. On the palate, layers of caramel, raisin and roasted almond are balanced by refreshing acidity. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 24 in Stock

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: 6 in Stock

Vintage Port
RRP £64.95
Special Offer £49.95
Offer ends Friday the 1st May

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: 24 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: 18 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: 5 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: 21 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: 22 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
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, 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: 11 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

Vintage Port in Gift Box
91 Points - Wine Advocate
Was £69.95
Special Offer £49
Offer ends Friday the 1st May

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: £49.00
Stock: 95 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: 21 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: 44 in Stock

White Colheita Port in Gift Box
93 Points- Vertde Vin

The 2008 Kopke White port has a cool, light-amber colour. This unique white colheita derives from the traditional white grapes of the Porto e Douro region. Starting with aromas of a Pear Clafouti and burnt sugar, this elegant port delivers luscious flavours of Japanese pear-apple, with accents of hazelnut, nutmeg and orange zest. The lingering grapefruit finish provides the perfect balance for the sweetness.

Food Pairing:
Shows finesse and sophistication when combined with caramel desserts, dried fruits and spices, like caramel fondant with apple and ginger jelly, tatin tart, burnt cream and Cheeses of minimum intensity. …
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Price: £44.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita Port
50cl Bottle
Was £36.95
Special Offer £29.95
Offer ends Friday the 1st May

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: 13 in Stock

Colheita Port
91 Points- Wine Enthusiast

Indulge in the full-bodied character of Colheita 2008, featuring a complex nose of chestnut, spices, dry grape, fig, and plum. Aged in both oak and chestnut wood barrels, this wine boasts a unique profile with noticeable tannins and a gradual transition from fresh fruit notes to drier, nuttier flavors. With remarkable aging potential, it promises to unveil increasingly intricate complexities over time.

Winemakers Notes

COLOUR
Intense brick colour

AROMA
Complex nose of chestnut, spices, dry grape, fig, and plum.

PALATE
The wine's full-bodied character is apparent on the palate, and it presents noticeable tannins that contribute to its elegant quality. …
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Price: £38.95
Stock: 10 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: 35 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: 2 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

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: 29 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