Portugal Region Report

Quinta do Passadouro, Vintage Port

The 1994 Quinta do Passadouro is a superb example of a high-quality Vintage Port from an excellent vintage.

Tasting Notes
Sweet, with a balanced structure due to firm tannins and good acidity. Its full-bodied palate features ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, figs, coffee, spices, cloves, cinnamon, licorice, and earthy undertones. The tannins are firm and well-integrated, providing structure and longevity. The acidity is well-balanced, complementing the sweetness and richness. The finish is long and persistent.

Serving & Food Pairing
Vintage Ports are best decanted and served slightly below modern room temperature: 16° to 18° C. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 3 in Stock

Quinta Poço do Lobo - Cabernet Sauvignon, Bairrada
Excellent Provenance- Library release

Cabernet Sauvignon Quinta Poço do Lobo
The excellent 1994 harvest in Portugal is deep garnet in colour, indicating maturity. On the nose, intense aromas of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum are layered with notes of cedar, vanilla, and baking spices. Subtle hints of tobacco and leather add complexity. On the palate it is full bodied and velvety with black cherry, cassis and chocolate with hints of graphite and espresso. Well-balanced acidity provides freshness and structure, leading to a long, lingering finish.

Serving and Food pairing
This wine is best decanted and served at room temperature of 18 degrees Celsius. …
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Price: £54.95
Stock: 7 in Stock

Vintage Port
rewaxed

Excluded from our guarantee

​Real Companhia Velha's 1994 Vintage Port, also known under the "Royal Oporto" label, is a mature wine that has evolved over the decades. Tasting notes from May 2024 describe it as having a pale garnet color with a yellow, mature edge. The bouquet offers aromas of cacao, chocolate, herbs, and hints of an old grocery shop. On the palate, it presents medium body, balanced acidity, and flavors of herbs and chocolate, leading to a quite attractive and rather long finish. ​

Another tasting note highlights its nose of caramel with hints of leather, and flavors of cherries, toffee, and a touch of tobacco. …
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Price: £65.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Special Library Release
***17.5 Points- JancisRobinson.com***
***94 Points-Wine Advocate***

Port houses occasionally release library editions or special bottlings from older vintages, especially for significant anniversaries or events. Symington Family Estates, decided to release a library edition of the 1994 Warre's Vintage Port. This is a limited offering aimed at collectors and enthusiasts to showcase the wine's development over time and to provide an opportunity to experience mature Port at its peak.

Tasting Notes
Hanging on well to its deep, dark red colour, suggesting a still youthful wine. Very expressive aromas with Warre’s characteristically fresh, floral element (rose garden fragrance). …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Quinta Poço do Lobo - Cabernet, Bairrada

Quinta do Poço do Lobo Cabernet Sauvignon 1993 is a Portuguese red wine from the Bairrada region, known for its rich and robust wines. This is one of the estates owned by the Caves São João, a historic and prestigious wine producer in Portugal, particularly renowned for its sparkling wines and reds.They have an extensive range of old wines, and we are very pleased to give you the opportunity to get your hands on a range of wonderful matured bottles that offer really good value for money.

Tasting Notes
Cherry, cranberry, soft leathery notes and then a dusty finish. Brilliant Cabernet from Portugal. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 100 in Stock

Vintage Port in Gift Box
Library Release

This 1992 Burmester Vintage Port from the fabulous 1992 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 1992 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 the next decade or so. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 30 in Stock

Colheita Port in Gift Box
94 Points- Wine Advocate

The 1992 Quevedo Colheita is an outstanding quality and value effort from this family-run estate. Oscar and Claudia Quevedo have produced a light brown port with hints of amber. On the palate there are nuts and a lovely light molasses note with coffe and spices The finish is long and lingering as befits a quality port such as this. Outstanding!


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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. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 40 in Stock

Quinta da Foz Vintage Port
In Calem presentation box

This 1992 Vintage Port from Calem has outstanding provenance! This bottle has been stored at the Calem cellars on Porto since bottling.

The 1992 Calem Quinta da Foz is a beautiful tawny colour indicating maturity. On the nose it has chocolate and creme caramel together with a candied notes. On the palate this is quite complex - medium bodied with well integrated, tannins. A little sweeter than some ports but showing well. Long, long finish. This is in a good place and should hold well for the next decade or so. (VWP note - tasting May 2019)
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 15 in Stock

Vintage Port

​Fonseca's 1992 Vintage Port is widely acclaimed as a monumental wine, showcasing the house's signature opulent style. Renowned wine critic Robert Parker awarded it a stellar 97 points, describing it as "a majestic young port" with "an explosive nose of jammy black fruits, licorice, chocolate, and spices." He further noted its "multi-layered, enormously-endowed" character and a finish that lingers for over a minute, predicting it would age gracefully for 30 to 40 years. ​

The official tasting notes from Fonseca highlight its "opaque, dark purple color" and "fresh berry fruit aromas," complemented by "intense dark chocolate flavors. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Vintage Port

Tasting notes: Medium depth of colour with a red rim, on the aroma starting to show some wonderful bottle age which follows through on the palate with a mild bitter chocolate character and fresh dark fruits. Good weight Freshness and extract on the palate leading to a spirit dominated finish.


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Price: £119.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Porta dos Cavaleiros, Dao

Caves S. Joao, established in 1920, became a dominant force in Portuguese wine making in the early 20th century with their houses Porta dos Cavaleiros in Dao and Frei Joao in Bairrada. Given the shifting trends in consumer preferences, Bairrada and Dao fell to obscurity in the 1990s when critical influence drove the demand for bigger, extracted, warmer climate wines. As in all things, however, what comes around goes around! Sure enough, 20 years later savvy consumers and food-conscious sommeliers are looking for finesse and freshness and heading back to Bairrada and Dao. Wines that when young had a vegetal character, …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 51 in Stock

Vintage Port
93 Points - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 1992 Quinta de la Rosa Vintage Port offers a chance to enjoy a well-crafted wine from a reputable producer and a noteworthy vintage year. Its rich complexity, aging potential, and harmonious balance make it a standout choice for special occasions or as a memorable addition to a port wine collection.

Tasting Notes
The 1992 Quinta de la Rosa has a deep garnet color, indicative of its maturity and concentration. The bouquet is rich and complex, featuring aromas of dark berries, blackcurrants, and plums, along with notes of figs, raisins, and subtle hints of spice and cedar. Full-bodied and robust on the palate, with a smooth texture and well-integrated tannins. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Quinta Poço do Lobo - Cabernet Sauvignon, Bairrada

Caves S. Joao, established in 1920, became a dominant force in Portuguese wine making in the early 20th century with their houses Porta dos Cavaleiros in Dao and Frei Joao in Bairrada. Given the shifting trends in consumer preferences, Bairrada and Dao fell to obscurity in the 1990s when critical influence drove the demand for bigger, extracted, warmer climate wines. As in all things, however, what comes around goes around! Sure enough, 20 years later savvy consumers and food-conscious sommeliers are looking for finesse and freshness and heading back to Bairrada and Dao. Wines that when young had a vegetal character, …
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 102 in Stock

Vintage Port

*** 90 Points (outstanding) Robert Parker

Reviews:
A supple, charming, dark ruby/purple-colored wine, Quinta do Vesuvio's 1992 Vintage Port offers excellent concentration, a velvety texture, not much weight or tannin, a precocious, penetrating fragrance, sweet fruit, medium to full body, and a gentle finish. It will drink well young and last for 20 years." Robert PArker, Wine Advocate
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1991 Cockburn Vintage Port is a well-regarded wine from a notable vintage, recognized for its complexity and elegance. It opens with aromas of dark berries, plums, and black cherries, complemented by subtle notes of spice, chocolate, and a hint of floral character. On the palate, this port is rich and full-bodied, displaying concentrated fruit flavors balanced by smooth tannins and a refreshing acidity. The structure and depth of the wine promise long-term aging potential, allowing it to develop further complexity in the bottle. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering flavors of dark fruit and spice. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port
Damaged and bin soiled labels

The 1991 Graham’s Vintage Port is a distinguished offering from one of the Douro Valley's most esteemed producers. This vintage marked the first declared by Graham's in six years, a testament to the exceptional quality of the harvest. Sourced from premier estates such as Quinta dos Malvedos and Quinta das Lages, the wine showcases the house's commitment to excellence.

In the glass, it presents an opaque purple-black hue, indicative of its concentration and depth. The nose is rich and expressive, revealing aromas of black fruits, licorice, spring flowers, and a hint of tar. On the palate, it's full-bodied and opulent, with a satiny texture and a powerful, alcoholic finish. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port

Rich ruby color that is nearly opaque. It presents notes of strawberry, molasses and others mentioned root beer which I did not really get, but thought was worth noting. This Nacional displays excellent concentration and structure, with medium to full-bodied juice. It possesses young blackberry fruit with a unique balsamic component, and shows its fine balance and some powerful tannins that will allow this wine to age for a few decades. A fine Nacional but not a classic, from an unheralded vintage that has a very youthful essence and lingering finish. 93 pts. (HOLD) Roy Hersh


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Price: £695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita Port
50cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

The 1990 Palmer Port Colheita is a rare single-harvest Tawny Port, aged for more than three decades in seasoned oak casks. This superbly mature Colheita reveals the richness and elegance of the 1990 vintage, offering great depth and harmony. An outstanding choice for collectors or to mark a special occasion. Drink now or enjoy until 2035+.


Tasting Notes:
Deep amber-tawny with golden highlights. The bouquet is layered and complex, showing notes of dried figs, dates, toasted walnuts, caramel and hints of orange peel. On the palate, flavours of raisin, toffee, roasted almond and warm spice are lifted by lively acidity, which balances the richness beautifully. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 25 in Stock

Colheita Port
75cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

The 1990 Palmer Port Colheita is a rare single-harvest Tawny Port, aged for over three decades in seasoned oak casks to showcase the remarkable depth and maturity of the 1990 vintage. Rich, elegant and beautifully evolved, it offers a unique opportunity to experience a fully mature Colheita of outstanding quality. Perfect for collectors or for celebrating special occasions. Drink now or enjoy until 2030+.


Tasting Notes:
Deep amber-tawny with golden reflections. The bouquet is complex and inviting, with aromas of dried figs, dates, caramelised nuts, candied orange peel and sweet spice. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 21 in Stock

Porta dos Cavaleiros, Dao

Caves S. Joao, established in 1920, became a dominant force in Portuguese wine making in the early 20th century with their houses Porta dos Cavaleiros in Dao and Frei Joao in Bairrada. Given the shifting trends in consumer preferences, Bairrada and Dao fell to obscurity in the 1990s when critical influence drove the demand for bigger, extracted, warmer climate wines. As in all things, however, what comes around goes around! Sure enough, 20 years later savvy consumers and food-conscious sommeliers are looking for finesse and freshness and heading back to Bairrada and Dao. Wines that when young had a vegetal character, …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 111 in Stock

White Port
50cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

1989 White Colheita Port 50cl Bottle
This rare white port-wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 1989 harvest until bottling in 2019. White ports are a true rarity and this is an outstanding example.

Tasting Notes:
The 1989 palmer has a golden amber colour. On the nose it has a very fine, elegant aroma of honey, and peach infused with a spicy redolence of citrus peel and cinnamon. There are layers of complexity here with mint and a touch of walnut. The palate is perfectly balanced with a fresh acidity and sweetness. It has an amazing rich mellow flavour and an elegant citrus finish that lasts for minutes. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 8 in Stock

Quinta do Poço do Lobo - MAGNUM, Bairrada

Caves S. Joao, established in 1920, became a dominant force in Portuguese wine making in the early 20th century with their houses Porta dos Cavaleiros in Dao and Frei Joao in Bairrada. Given the shifting trends in consumer preferences, Bairrada and Dao fell to obscurity in the 1990s when critical influence drove the demand for bigger, extracted, warmer climate wines. As in all things, however, what comes around goes around! Sure enough, 20 years later savvy consumers and food-conscious sommeliers are looking for finesse and freshness and heading back to Bairrada and Dao. Wines that when young had a vegetal character, …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Quinta Poço do Lobo - Cabernet Sauvignon, Bairrada

Caves S. Joao, established in 1920, became a dominant force in Portuguese wine making in the early 20th century with their houses Porta dos Cavaleiros in Dao and Frei Joao in Bairrada. Given the shifting trends in consumer preferences, Bairrada and Dao fell to obscurity in the 1990s when critical influence drove the demand for bigger, extracted, warmer climate wines. As in all things, however, what comes around goes around! Sure enough, 20 years later savvy consumers and food-conscious sommeliers are looking for finesse and freshness and heading back to Bairrada and Dao. Wines that when young had a vegetal character, …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 109 in Stock

Quinta Poço do Lobo, Bairrada

Caves S. Joao, established in 1920, became a dominant force in Portuguese wine making in the early 20th century with their houses Porta dos Cavaleiros in Dao and Frei Joao in Bairrada. Given the shifting trends in consumer preferences, Bairrada and Dao fell to obscurity in the 1990s when critical influence drove the demand for bigger, extracted, warmer climate wines. As in all things, however, what comes around goes around! Sure enough, 20 years later savvy consumers and food-conscious sommeliers are looking for finesse and freshness and heading back to Bairrada and Dao. Wines that when young had a vegetal character, …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 114 in Stock

Porta dos Cavaleiros, Dao

Caves S. Joao, established in 1920, became a dominant force in Portuguese wine making in the early 20th century with their houses Porta dos Cavaleiros in Dao and Frei Joao in Bairrada. Given the shifting trends in consumer preferences, Bairrada and Dao fell to obscurity in the 1990s when critical influence drove the demand for bigger, extracted, warmer climate wines. As in all things, however, what comes around goes around! Sure enough, 20 years later savvy consumers and food-conscious sommeliers are looking for finesse and freshness and heading back to Bairrada and Dao. Wines that when young had a vegetal character, …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 115 in Stock