Portugal Region Report

Colheita Port

The 1997 Palmer Port Colheita is a distinguished single-harvest Tawny Port, aged in seasoned oak casks for over two decades to capture the character and finesse of the 1997 vintage. Now fully mature, it offers harmony, depth and elegance, making it a superb choice for collectors and Port enthusiasts seeking a beautifully evolved Colheita. Drink now or enjoy until 2030+.


Tasting Notes:
Amber-tawny in colour with coppery highlights. The nose reveals complex aromas of dried figs, dates, caramel, toasted almonds and a touch of spice. On the palate, flavours of raisin, orange peel, toffee and roasted hazelnut are carried by a refreshing acidity that balances the richness. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 15 in Stock

Colheita Port 91 Points- Wine Advocate

The 1997 vintage is widely acclaimed as one of the finest from the 1990s for Port wines.
This colheita 1997 from our friends at Quevedo perfectly embodies that distinction, delivering a captivating, refined encounter. With refreshing acidity, a rich medley of flavours including creme brulee, nutty undertones, and a hint of caramel, it presents an elegant palate. The finish features a delightful note of grilled hazelnuts, leaving a long-lasting impression on the palate.

Winemakers Notes
COLOUR
Medium saturated, dark brick.
AROMA
While the nose of this wine may be understated, it offers a pleasant and inviting aroma that features discernible scents of candied fruit and freshly-picked berries. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 13 in Stock

Colheita Port

Having spent at least 7 years in cask this 1997 colheita port from JW Hart is essentially a tawny port with a vintage date. This luscious port offers wonderful dried fig, sultanas, Crème brûlée and walnut aromas and flavours, with soft mouthfeel and a high acidity balancing beautifully the port's sweetness. It is finishing off in a long satisfying nutty aftertaste.


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: £54.95
Stock: 14 in Stock

Quinta do Cachao Vintage Port

The 1997 Messias Quinta do Cachão Vintage Port is a true masterpiece of Portuguese winemaking, offering a glimpse into the exceptional terroir of the Douro Valley, the hallmark of a great vintage and the artistry of Caves Messias. With its depth, complexity, and elegance, it is a wine to be savoured and cherished on special occasions, celebrations, and moments of indulgence.

Tasting Notes:
Deep, opaque ruby colour with hints of garnet at the rim. Its aroma is intoxicating, with ripe dark fruits, dried figs, raisins, dark chocolate, spice, tobacco, and cedar. The palate is rich, velvety, and full-bodied, with luscious fruit flavours, rip berry notes, cocoa, coffee, and sweet spices. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 29 in Stock

Vintage Port
Port Tongs Gift Set

This is one of our favourite gifts sets. A classic 1997 Vintage Port with a set of Port Tongs, the traditional way to open a bottle. If you have never seen a bottle opened this way, just take a look at this video as Pedro Silva Reis shows us how to use them.

Tasting Notes
This port wine has developed a deep garnet hue, showing some signs of age with a slight brick rim. It offers a complex nose with mature aromas of dried fruits like figs and prunes, alongside notes of dark chocolate, spice, and subtle floral undertones. On the palate, this port is full-bodied and rich, with flavours of dark berries, plums, and a touch of tobacco and leather. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1997 vintage is considered one of the standout years in the Douro Valley, producing wines of exceptional quality. The 1997 Quinta das Carvalhas Vintage Port has excellent aging potential, with the ability to mature and evolve for several decades. While it can be enjoyed now, it will continue to develop greater complexity and smoothness with additional cellaring.

Tasting Notes
This port wine has developed a deep garnet hue, showing some signs of age with a slight brick rim. It offers a complex nose with mature aromas of dried fruits like figs and prunes, alongside notes of dark chocolate, spice, and subtle floral undertones. …
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Price: £75.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port
Port Tongs Gift Set
Clearance Offer | Was £129 | Now £109

This is one of our favourite gifts sets. A classic 1997 Vintage Port with a set of Port Tongs, the traditional way to open a bottle. If you have never seen a bottle opened this way, just take a look at this video as Pedro Silva Reis shows us how to use them.

Tasting Notes
This port wine has developed a deep garnet hue, showing some signs of age with a slight brick rim. It offers a complex nose with mature aromas of dried fruits like figs and prunes, alongside notes of dark chocolate, spice, and subtle floral undertones. On the palate, this port is full-bodied and rich, with flavours of dark berries, plums, and a touch of tobacco and leather. …
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Price: £109.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

Quinta da Foz Vintage Port, Douro
Presented in Original Gift Box

This Port wine from the outstanding 1997 vintage has a beautiful and intense ruby red colour with nuances of purplish red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense and persistent aromas of red berries fruit such as black cherry, cherry macerated in alcohol and blueberry as well as an intense and pleasing aroma of violet and hints of vanilla on the finish.


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Price: £79.95
Stock: 14 in Stock

Vintage Port

Dow’s, 1997 Vintage Port

Vintage & Background
The 1997 vintage was universally declared and is considered one of the finest of the late 20th century, producing wines with superb depth, structure, and longevity. Dow’s, renowned for its drier, more structured house style, created a powerful and classically proportioned Vintage Port that has matured beautifully over more than 25 years. Crafted primarily from fruit sourced at the famed Quinta do Bomfim and Senhora da Ribeira estates in the Douro Superior, this is a textbook example of Dow’s elegance and age-worthiness.

Appearance & Nose
Deep ruby-garnet colour with just a touch of brick at the rim. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 5 in Stock

Vintage Port

Graham’s 1997 Vintage Port opens with a wonderfully expressive nose, bursting with lush blackberries, ripe plums, and violets, underpinned by the classic Graham’s signature of rich, chocolatey depth. Now fully mature but still carrying remarkable vitality, the aromatics are layered with hints of liquorice, cedar, and a touch of warm spice.

On the palate, this is a powerful yet beautifully rounded Vintage Port. The 1997 showcases velvety tannins and a concentration of black fruit that has mellowed into notes of dried fig, kirsch, and dark cocoa. The structure is still firm, offering a gentle grip that frames the wine’s natural sweetness without overwhelming its finesse. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 18 in Stock

Colheita Port in Gift Tube
Single Harvest Tawny Port
450cl Bottle - Rheoboam

Graham 1997 Single Harvest Tawny Port

Deep brown-orange center. With an intense copper-toned halo. Aromas of quince jam with hints of vanilla and subtle caramel, as well as notes of honey and raisins. The aging in wood is reflected in delicate almond and marzipan notes. In the background, a slightly noticeable appealing smoky element.
Intense red fruit flavors, complemented by cask aging but full of freshness and vitality, combined with an underlying citrus acidity, give the wine balance and elegance.
A long and pleasant finish, with a subtle combination of nuts, tea, and tobacco.

Colheita Port Storage and Serving Advice:
Colheita Port should be stored in a cool and dry place, …
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port , Douro

A classy Port, full-bodied and brimming with fruit flavour and silky, fine tannins that kick in on the finish. A subtle wine that takes you by surprise.

Tasting notes: Good aromas and flavours of pepper, raisin and ripe fruit in this young vintage Port. Medium-bodied, medium-sweet, with a fresh aftertaste.

Martinez Gassiot goes almost unnoticed in the Vintage Port circles, but the house often makes outstanding Ports that equal on better those of its sister house, Cockburn's Smithes.

Production of Martinez Vintage Port is limited, with only about 3,000 cases made in a declaration. Martinez include only one single quinta called Eira Velha, located west of Pinhão Valley, Eira Velha encompasses about 120 acres. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 6 in Stock

Vintage Port

A Rare Vintage from Douro Heritage
The 1997 Poças Vintage Port is a standout example of Douro winemaking excellence. Only declared in top-tier years, this vintage reflects meticulous vineyard selection and traditional foot-treading fermentation. After aging in oak vats and more than 25 years in bottle, it presents a beautiful deep ruby hue and graceful maturity that captivates both collectors and enthusiasts.

Complex Aromatics
On the nose, it offers ripe berry aromas—blackberry, cherry, and plum—brightened by floral violets and subtle spice. As the wine opens, layers of peachy fruit, dark chocolate, and gentle herbal notes emerge, creating a sophisticated and inviting bouquet. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 5 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro

Established in 1680, Quarles Harris became a subsidiary of Warre in 18th century. Since then, Quarles Harris has continued making good Ports under the Symington's ownership. Peter Symington, has a simple saying to remember about Quarles Harris: "Unless they are good we don't bottle them, having ensured that tradition and expertise is passed from generation to generation thus maintaining the excellent reputation of Quarles Harris.

An elegant, dense purple-colored offering, this 1997 offers up sweet aromas of melted licorice intermixed with blackberries, black raspberries, and cassis. Soft, precocious, and pure, this medium-bodied, suave, graceful port should be approachable in 4-5 years and last until 2040. …
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

Vintage Port

Discover the timeless elegance of the Quinta de la Rosa Vintage Port 1997, a true gem from one of the Douro Valley’s most respected family-owned estates. Crafted in an exceptional vintage year, this port captures the essence of tradition and expertise that has made Quinta de la Rosa renowned among connoisseurs worldwide. Each bottle tells a story of dedication, passion, and the unique character of the Douro’s steep, sun-drenched vineyards.

The 1997 vintage stands out as one of the finest of the decade, with ideal weather conditions delivering grapes of extraordinary quality and concentration. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 10 in Stock

Silval Vintage Port

A Vintage of Elegance from the Douro
The 1997 Quinta do Noval Silval exemplifies the noble tradition of Douro winemaking in a year known for elegance over power. Now over 25 years old, this wine strikes a rare balance: poised maturity tempered by youthful vitality. Its deep ruby hue, fading to garnet at the rim, mirrors the graceful development of a well-aged Douro masterpiece.

Complex and Captivating Aroma
On the nose, expect a layered bouquet of black cherry, plum, and wild berry compote, woven together with subtle hints of floral violets and tertiary notes of cedar and dried herbs. As the wine opens, touches of tobacco, leather, and soft baking spices emerge, offering a tapestry of aromas that captivates the senses. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro

"The 1997 is an elegant Port, though having some good depth. Its tannins were melted and some secondary flavours were already starting to show, the fruit was chaging from ripe plums to candied figs. It is reaching its 2nd plateau of maturity.
Passadouro is an early drinker but this 1997 is one of the good port wines they made in the 90's.
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 7 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
Presented in Wooden Gift Box
***93 Points - Robert parker***
Excellent Provenance

The 1997 Ramos Pinto vintage is a wine that is only produced in exceptional years. Selecting grapes from Quinta do Bom Retiro, Quinta da Urtiga and Quinta da Ervamoira, then fermenting in granite lagares. Enjoy this delicate, complex wine at a young age or when mature given its huge ageing potential. Deep red in colour with aromas of raspberries, raisins, figs, and prunes, and a touch of tobacco and spice. The palate is juicy and exceptionally smooth with dark berries, mocha, and chocolate flavours
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 14 in Stock

Vintage Port

96 Points - Robert Parker
97 Points - Wine Journal

Reviews: "Saturated black/purple-colored, with stunning aromatics of blueberries, blackberries, licorice, and iron, this spectacular vintage port is one of the stars of the vintage. Extremely full-bodied, with silky tannin, spectacular concentration and purity, multiple flavor levels, and an evolved, forward personality, this is an exquisite yet precocious 1997 vintage port. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030." Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 2000

"A deep black inky core with deep ruby rim. The nose dose not have the definition or the ripeness of the -92 yet it is cut from the same cloth. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

30 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Tube
94 Points - Robert Parker

Decanter DWWA - Silver - 92 Points

The Burmester 30 Year Old Tawny Port, has been slowly maturing in oak casks rendering a classic port wine of exceptional quality and elegance. It showcases a complex and powerful nose, dominated by the strong presence of the dried fruits and spices, combined with a subtle and refined note of vanilla. In the mouth it is concentrated, silky and engaging. A wine with great structure, great character and an apotheotic finish.

Serving & Food Pairing:
Tawny Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. Best enjoyed slightly chilled at 12-13ºC they will work wonders if pairing with treacle tart, crème brulee or nut based desserts, like hazelnut praline. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 30 in Stock

Vintage Port in Gift Box

This 1996 Burmester Vintage Port from the fabulous 1996 Port Vintage has outstanding provenance! This bottle has been stored at the Burmester cellars in Porto since bottling, until it was acquired by us earlier this year.

The 1996 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 the next decade or so. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 9 in Stock

Colheita Port

1996 Kopke Colheita Port

The 1996 Kopke Colheita Port is drawn from a single harvest and matured in seasoned oak casks before bottling, allowing time to shape its depth and character. While showing clear signs of development, this vintage retains impressive colour and fruit concentration, offering both approachability and further ageing potential.

Tasting Notes:
Still notably dark in colour for its age, with deep ruby-blue tones at the core, the nose is expressive and fruit-driven. Aromas of dark berry fruits, mulberry, dark cherry and blueberry rise from the glass, layered with subtle hints of spice and gentle oak influence. …
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Price: £79.50
Stock: 1 in Stock

30 year old White Port
Half Bottle (37.5cl)
Decanter 2025 - Silver

This exceptional 30 Year Old White Port from Kopke has matured in oak casks for an average of three decades, developing remarkable depth and character. Crafted from traditional Douro grape varieties, it reveals aromas of dried apricot, toffee and roasted hazelnuts, with gentle spice. The palate is rich and silky, offering caramel, penuche and butterscotch that unfold into a long, honeyed finish of outstanding finesse.

Serving & Food Pairing:

Aged White Ports are ready to drink and do not require decanting. Serve slightly chilled (12–13°C) to enhance their elegance. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 12 in Stock

30 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Box
Decanter DWWA 2025 Gold Award

This ready-to-be-enjoyed 30 year-old tawny Port from Kopke has been aged for an average of thirty years in wood. Kopke uses traditional regional grape varieties to produce Port with intense and complex aromas of dried apricots, toffee and hazelnut complexity. On the palate, layers of caramel, penuche and butterscotch give way to a long honeyed finish. An extremely refined blend.

Serving & Food Pairing:
Tawny Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. Best enjoyed slightly chilled at 12-13ºC they will work wonders if pairing with treacle tart, crème brulee or nut based desserts, like hazelnut praline. …
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Price: £74.95
Stock: 13 in Stock

30 Year Old Tawny Port

Palmer 30 Year tawny Port
Ready to drink having aged in oak for an average of thirty years. Time in cask has defined a concentrated tawny port with pronounced and layered aromas of dried fruits and walnuts. A sweet mouthfeel of vanilla and honey, and further notes of dried fig, toffee and refreshing caramelised citrus render this wine balance and multifaceted complexity. A tawny port faithful to its tradition, with a warming, rich, long finish.

Serving & Food Pairing:
Tawny Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. Best enjoyed slightly chilled at 12-13ºC they will work wonders if pairing with treacle tart, crème brulee or nut based desserts, like hazelnut praline. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 10 in Stock