Portugal Region Report

Vintage Port

Graham’s, 1985
Vintage Port

The 1985 vintage in the Douro is widely regarded as one of the finest declared years of the decade, producing Vintage Ports of richness, balance and impressive longevity. Graham’s, long celebrated for its opulent, fruit-driven house style, released a 1985 that has become one of the standout wines of the vintage.

Sourced from prime vineyards including Quinta dos Malvedos and Quinta do Tua, Graham’s 1985 reflects the house’s hallmark generosity — combining ripe, luscious fruit with firm structure and depth.

Tasting Notes:
Now deep garnet with brick tones beginning to show at the rim, the nose is rich and expressive. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1985 Hooper's Vintage Port is a traditional fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, produced by Richard Hooper & Sons. This vintage is recognized for its deep color and rich flavors, characteristic of ports from that era.

Tasting notes describe the wine as having a medium purple-ruby hue with aromas of fresh raspberry and chocolate. On the palate, it offers full-bodied flavors with plenty of raspberry, silky medium tannins, and a fresh finish . Another review highlights its surprisingly opaque and purple appearance, tightly knit but compact structure, fine depth of fruit, and full body, though it seems to tail off in the finish . …
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Price: £74.50
Stock: 11 in Stock

Vintage Port
Half Bottle (37.5cl)
Bottles By Berry Brothers

The 1985 Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port is a distinguished example from a standout vintage year in the Douro Valley. Produced primarily from grapes grown at the estate's Quinta da Madalena vineyard in the Rio Torto Valley, this port reflects the house's commitment to traditional winemaking practices and the unique terroir of its vineyards.

Visually, the wine presents an amber-ruby hue, indicative of its maturity. The nose is expressive, offering aromas of ripe strawberry, cinnamon, and subtle hints of pomegranate and warm spices. On the palate, it delivers a rich intensity with flavors of raspberry, cassis, and caramelized sugar, supported by fine-grained tannins that add structure and depth. …
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Price: £65.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1985 Taylor’s Vintage Port is a superb expression of the house’s hallmark style—firm, structured, and capable of great longevity. While not quite as monumental as their legendary 1970 or 1994, the 1985 is a standout from this classic declared vintage, showing the balance and precision that Taylor’s is known for. Now approaching 40 years of age, it has entered a glorious period of maturity, offering power, poise, and aromatic complexity in equal measure.

The nose is deep and captivating, with concentrated aromas of blackberry compote, cassis, and dark plum, layered with violet, spice, and graphite. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port
Presented in Taylors Gift Box

The 1985 Taylor’s Vintage Port is a superb expression of the house’s hallmark style—firm, structured, and capable of great longevity. While not quite as monumental as their legendary 1970 or 1994, the 1985 is a standout from this classic declared vintage, showing the balance and precision that Taylor’s is known for. Now approaching 40 years of age, it has entered a glorious period of maturity, offering power, poise, and aromatic complexity in equal measure.

The nose is deep and captivating, with concentrated aromas of blackberry compote, cassis, and dark plum, layered with violet, spice, and graphite. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1985 Taylor’s Vintage Port is a superb expression of the house’s hallmark style—firm, structured, and capable of great longevity. While not quite as monumental as their legendary 1970 or 1994, the 1985 is a standout from this classic declared vintage, showing the balance and precision that Taylor’s is known for. Now approaching 40 years of age, it has entered a glorious period of maturity, offering power, poise, and aromatic complexity in equal measure.

The nose is deep and captivating, with concentrated aromas of blackberry compote, cassis, and dark plum, layered with violet, spice, and graphite. …
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Price: £135.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Private Cellar Release

We are delighted to announce the release of a very limited number of bottles of Warre's 1985 Vintage Ports, drawn directly from Symington Family Estates’ private cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia.

1985 was one of the great classic vintages of the late 20th century. Textbook conditions throughout the growing season – balanced vine growth, a warm dry summer and near-perfect harvest weather – produced concentrated and powerful wines with remarkable ageing potential. Now, after four decades of cellaring in ideal conditions, these Vintage Ports have gained immense complexity and are offered at a glorious stage of maturity. …
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Price: £225.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Special Offer- Rewaxed | Was £129 | Now £99

The Warre's 1985 Vintage Port is a distinguished offering from one of Portugal's oldest Port houses, renowned for producing wines of elegance and finesse. The 1985 vintage, declared by many producers, is celebrated for yielding Ports with rich fruit profiles and excellent aging potential.​

In the glass, Warre's 1985 Vintage Port presents a deep ruby hue, indicative of its maturity. The nose is aromatic, offering complex aromas of ripe red and dark fruits with floral undertones. On the palate, it delivers flavors of black cherry and plums, complemented by silky tannins and a long, lingering finish. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita Port in Gift Box
UK Exclusive

1984 Kopke Colheita Port

Just 12 bottles allocated for the UK market in 2026.

The 1984 Kopke Colheita Port is drawn from a single harvest and matured for decades in seasoned oak casks before bottling, allowing time to shape its depth and character. Kopke, the oldest Port house, is renowned for its mastery of long cask ageing, and this vintage reflects that tradition with elegance and balance.

Tasting Notes:
Bright amber-tawny in colour with golden highlights, the nose is expressive and refined. Aromas of dried apricot, fig and orange peel mingle with notes of toasted almond, caramel and gentle spice. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Frei Joao, 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: 12 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: 26 in Stock

Vintage port

From the excellent 1983 vintage the Royal Oporto has big alcohol, and very light fruit. Tones down pretty quickly and is a pleasant drink but with much warmth.
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 6 in Stock

Vintage Port

1983 Smith Woodhouse – Vintage Port (Douro, Portugal)

A quietly superb ’83 from this under-sung Fladgate house, now in its sweet spot. Deep garnet fading toward tawny at the rim. The nose is lifted and complex: black cherry and damson, fig and date, orange peel and violets, with cacao, coffee bean, cedar and a gentle eucalyptus/menthol lift.

Silky and harmonious on the palate. Sweet dark-berry fruit and kirsch ride lively acidity; tannins are velvety and resolved. Layers of walnut, dark chocolate and baking spice carry into a long, tapering finish of cocoa and candied citrus.

Serve: Lightly cool 14–16 °C. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Vintage Port

​The 1983 Taylor's Vintage Port is a distinguished example from one of the most esteemed Port houses, reflecting the unique characteristics of that year's growing season. The winter of 1982/83 was notably cold, with February bringing rare snowfall to Pinhão, a phenomenon not seen in two decades. Despite a cold August, a hot September provided favorable conditions for the harvest, which commenced on October 3rd. Winemakers at the time noted satisfactory color extraction and exceptionally aromatic musts. ​


Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Deep cherry, burgundy color, fading at the rim. ​

Aroma: Rich, jammy harmonious fruit with notes of raisin, chocolate, and plum jam. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Vintage Port

The Warre's 1983 Vintage Port is a distinguished wine from a vintage that, while initially overshadowed by the 1985s, has matured gracefully over the decades. Warre's, known for its elegant and refined style, produced a Port in 1983 that offers a unique tasting experience, reflecting both the house's signature characteristics and the nuances of the vintage year.​

In the glass, the 1983 Warre's displays a maturing hue, with plenty of dark pigment remaining. The nose is delightful, offering a perfumed and savory complexity, with spicy notes of black liquorice, orange zest, tar, and rose petals. …
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Price: £89.50
Stock: 11 in Stock

Colheita Port
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

1982 Palmer Colheita Port (Douro, Portugal)

A beautifully mellow single-harvest Tawny drawn from the 1982 vintage and matured for decades in old casks. In the glass it shows deep amber-tawny with a burnished rim; the nose is lifted and complex—dried fig and date, orange peel, walnut and almond brittle, toffee and crème brûlée, with a subtle varnished-oak/rancio note.

Silky and beautifully balanced on the palate: candied citrus and apricot layered with caramel, hazelnut and nougat; sweetness is refined rather than heavy, kept taut by lively acidity. The finish is long and elegant with salted caramel, pecan and orange-zest echoes. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 23 in Stock

Quinta Do Cachao Vintage Port

The 1982 Messias Vintage Port from the Quinta do Cachao vineyard has had several decades to mature and develop complex tertiary flavours. This port wine is near its peak, offering a sophisticated drinking experience.

Tasting Notes
Medium garnet colour with a developed tawny hue. Mature and complex aromas of dried fruits such as figs, dates, and raisins, as well as secondary notes of nuts, leather, tobacco, and a hint of spice and chocolate. Smooth and well-balanced on the palate, with a rich tapestry of flavours including dried fruits, nuts, caramel, and spice. The tannins would have mellowed significantly, providing a silky texture. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 34 in Stock

Late Bottled Vintae Port

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Price: £69.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Quinta do Noval Nacional

The 1982 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port is a legendary wine from one of the most revered producers in the Douro Valley. Quinta do Noval's "Nacional" bottling is particularly special, as it comes from a tiny plot of ungrafted, pre-phylloxera vines, producing wines of unparalleled intensity and rarity.

Vintage Overview
1982 Port Vintage: While not widely declared as a "classic vintage," 1982 was a solid year with warm, favorable weather. Many ports from this vintage are noted for their elegance and approachability. For Quinta do Noval Nacional, the exceptional quality of the vineyard often transcends the overall vintage conditions, making it a standout regardless of the broader year. …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Quinta do Noval Nacional

86/100 Wine Spectator
90/100 Wine Doctor

Noval is particularly famous for its Nacional, a Port produced in some years only from a 2 hectare parcel at the heart of the Noval vineyard where ungrafted vines survive. This is remarkable, because phylloxera, the root munching aphid that necessitates grafting vines onto resistant American rootstock, is endemic in the Douro

"This a gloriously wild, rich, sensual port with a rich spicy nose and flavour and a sweet, full glorious length and aftertaste" Drink now - 2033. M Broadbent *****

"Pale cherry colour. Evolved spicy, earthy nose with dusty, herby notes. …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Ramos Pinto Library Release

1982 Ramos Pinto – Vintage Port (Douro, Portugal)

A beautifully mellow, fully mature Vintage Port from one of the Douro’s classic houses. In the glass it shows deep garnet fading to tawny at the rim. The nose is complex and inviting: dried fig and date, black cherry liqueur and plum compote, orange peel, cocoa, coffee bean and warm spice, with a subtle eucalyptus/menthol lift and polished old-oak tones.

Silky and harmonious on the palate. Sweet blackberry and kirsch fold into caramelised nut, dark chocolate and baking spice; the spirit is well knit, acidity fresh, and the tannins now velvety and resolved. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 46 in Stock

Vintage Port

Royal Oporto, 1982
Vintage Port

The 1982 vintage in the Douro was marked by a warm growing season that produced ripe, generous fruit and approachable structure. While not universally declared across all houses, several producers released impressive Vintage Ports showing depth and early accessibility. Royal Oporto, one of the historic names in the region with roots dating back to the 18th century, crafted a wine reflecting the house’s traditional style and careful maturation.

Royal Oporto Vintage Ports are known for their balance between richness and elegance, offering expressive fruit supported by firm yet refined tannins. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita Port

The 1980 Messias Colheita port is well-regarded for its balanced sweetness and complex profile, making it a great choice for those who enjoy tawny and colheita style ports.

Tasting notes:
Pale Tawny wine, with personalized aromatic evolution, with well defined tertiary aromas, enhancing a noble wood with vanillas, good and elegant presence of the “Vinagrinho”, noble volatile acidity, and spices, mild notes of pepper and clove with a slight nutmeg touch. At taste is powerful and fresh revealing well its age, delighting us with its long after taste.

Serving & Food Pairing
Colheita Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 32 in Stock

Quinta Cachao Vintage Port

1980 Messias – Quinta do Cachão Vintage Port (Douro, Portugal)

A beautifully mellow, fully mature single-quinta Vintage Port from the classic Messias lodge. The colour sits between deep garnet and tawny at the rim. The nose is evocative and layered: dried fig and date, black cherry liqueur and plum conserve, orange peel, cocoa and coffee bean, with polished old-oak tones, walnut and warm spice; a gentle eucalyptus/menthol lift adds freshness.

Silky and harmonious on the palate. Sweet black fruits fold into caramelised nut, dark chocolate and nougat; the spirit is well-knit, acidity lively, and the once-firm tannins now velvety and resolved. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Colheita Port in Gift Tube
95 Points - Wine Spectator

The 1980 Quinta das Carvalhas Colheita Port is a rare and exquisite wine, offering a rich taste of history. Perfect for special occasions and celebrations, especially those that call for a vintage wine. It makes an excellent gift for anniversaries, birthdays, or as a collector's item.

Tasting Notes
Deep amber in colour, classic for its age. On the nose, reveals immense aromatic intensity, with notes of bitter almond, toasted nuts and raisins, beautifully complexed with hints of old oak and caramel. On the palate, the wine’s age adds a complex, slightly oxidative quality that is both unique and intriguing, yet with the intensity driven by age and the acidity that creates a long, lasting finish. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 7 in Stock