Portugal Region Report

Nacional, Vintage Port
** 98 Points Robert Parker **
Base of neck

Quinta do Noval Nacional is undoubtedly one of the most legendary fortified wines in the world. It is produced from a small area at the heart of the Quinta do Noval vineyard planted with ungrafted vines that have remained untouched by Phylloxera

***98 Points- Extraordinary!***
Robert Parker Jr. Wine Advocate #107/Oct 1996***

Remarkably, the 1962 Nacional exhibited an even more opaque color than the 1970, as well as exquisite richness and concentration. Massive (but not in the Taylor style), this phenomenally concentrated, complex, still youthful vintage port is a tour de force in winemaking, and one of the greatest, can you believe this, young vintage ports I have ever tasted. …
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Price: £4,750.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Nacional- Vintage Port
**98 Points- Extraordinary!***- Robert Parker

***98 Points- Extraordinary!***
Robert Parker Jr. Wine Advocate #107/Oct 1996***

Remarkably, the 1962 Nacional exhibited an even more opaque color than the 1970, as well as exquisite richness and concentration. Massive (but not in the Taylor style), this phenomenally concentrated, complex, still youthful vintage port is a tour de force in winemaking, and one of the greatest, can you believe this, young vintage ports I have ever tasted. This wine needs another 5-10 years to reach full maturity as neither the color nor aromatics reveal much development. It could easily have one-hundred years of longevity. …
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Price: £4,450.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1962 Sandeman Vintage Port is a beautifully aged and elegant wine from a quietly successful vintage. While overshadowed by the more widely declared 1963, 1962 yielded some exceptional single-house releases—of which Sandeman’s stands out for its finesse and graceful maturity. Now over 60 years in bottle, this Port offers a deeply rewarding drinking experience for lovers of aged, traditionally styled Vintage Port.

On the nose, the wine is complex and fully mature, offering aromas of dried cherry, fig, and orange peel, intertwined with antique wood, rose petal, and fine cigar tobacco. Subtle oxidative tones bring in notes of walnut, …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Late Bottled Vintage Port

Bottled 1965


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Price: £445.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Guimaraens Vintage Port
Library release from Fonseca cellars Oporto

Rare Bottles of Fonseca Single Quinta Vintage Port obtained directly from the Fonseca Cellars in Oporto

Tasting note: Core of deep tawny brown with a broad amber rim. Beautifully mature and seductive nose, full of rich figgy plum pudding aromas and hints of butterscotch and fine caramel. Ripe fruity notes of apricot and plum emerge with time, followed by discreet nuances of spice and new oak. On the palate the wine coats the tongue with its dense velvety texture and warm mellow flavours which persist into the long finish. A wonderfully mature and complex wine, now absolutely at its peak, displaying the characteristic Fonseca opulence to an extraordinary degree. …
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Malvedos Crusted Port
Unlabelled
In neck

A very rare single quinta crusted port from Graham's.

Graham's owns Quinta dos Malvedos an historic estate in a prime location. In the past their estate ports was produced this Crusted, an unusual and unique traditional Port wine style. Port Crusted is a batch of full-bodied wines that age in large wooden casks, two years for this Grahams, then are bottled unfiltered and remain in the cellar for a few years before being released to the market.

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Price: £485.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Malvedos Crusted Port
High Shoulder Level
Rewaxed

A very rare single quinta crusted port from Graham's.

Graham's owns Quinta dos Malvedos an historic estate in a prime location. In the past their estate ports was produced this Crusted, an unusual and unique traditional Port wine style. Port Crusted is a batch of full-bodied wines that age in large wooden casks, two years for this Grahams, then are bottled unfiltered and remain in the cellar for a few years before being released to the market.


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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

1961 Grahams Single Harvest - The Master
The cellar masters collection

1961 SINGLE HARVEST THE MASTER
Paying homage to three generations of Cellar Masters who shaped itsprolonged ageing, Graham's 1961 Single Harvest Tawny Port embodiesa legacy of timeless tradition and craftsmanship. Emerging in the dawnof the 1960s, an era marked by profound cultural shifts, this wine hasthrived for over six decades in the seasoned oak casks of the Graham's Lodge. Each Cellar Master has left an indelible mark on its character, imparting an extraordinary depth and balance. In this edition, Head Winemaker and Master Blender, Charles Symington, unveils the meticulously chosen cask for limited release under The Master label, an exquisite testament to the Cellar Master's Trilogy collection. …
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Price: £1,195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port - Library release from Krohn cellars

Tasting note: Tawny brown of medium intensity and a narrow amber rim. The nose of this wine is sumptuous in its richness and complexity. The undercurrent of creamy butterscotch aroma is overlaid with notes of vanilla and raisin, a discreet fragrance of violets and pungent resiny scents of garigue. The palate is round and velvety, finishing with a surge of rich caramel flavour. A seductive Vintage Port, one of the best examples from this year.


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Price: £495.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Colheita Single Harvest Port
Includes Taylor's oak gift box

Taylor’s has an extensive and enviable library of very old Ports and this very limited 60 year old Single Harvest Port which represents the cream of their aged reserves.

Only 3,000 bottles of this phenomenal Port have been released. Nestled in a beautifully illustrated box, we think this limited-edition Port is the ultimate 60th anniversary gift. Or, with its fabulously festive flavour profile, it may well be the perfect Christmas Port.

The cool Taylor’s Cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia are home to one of the most extensive collections of very old Port casks anywhere in the world. Tucked away are a selection of Single Harvest Ports with an immense capacity to age and develop. …
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Price: £365.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Vintage Port
Half Bottle 37.5cl

"Bright tawny with orange flecks, there are whacks of dried fruit and sultanas on the nose, with hints of bitter chocolate and Christmas pudding. The palate is sweet but balanced with a lovely acidity. A fascinating multilayered wine, with the oxidization bringing out maple syrup flavours, coupled with leather and cigar box aromas wrapped around rich dried fruit. Complex, captivating and holding up beautifully." Decanter, Fine Wine Encounter 2009.

The 1960 has a light russet core with deep tawny rim. A lovely soft, mulberry infused nose with a touch of sloes and coca that could do with a tad more delineation. …
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Price: £125.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1960 Feuerheerd has a beautiful mouth feel, no fruit but is saved by some good acidity and a little heat followed by a very long finish.


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Price: £195.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Vintage Port

Martinez has produced a port with power, dimension and real character.

Reviews:
Almost Tawny colored. Blackberry, Black currant (cassis), Cherry, Plum, and Toast. Smooth texture. Long finish. Surprisingly excellent 50yr VP. 93 pts Cellar Tracker.

Lovely ruby red color with yellow center; strawberry, raspberry nose; surprisingly light bodied, strawberry, raspberry, creamy palate; medium-plus finish. Rjonwine.com
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Vintage Port
Grants Of St James Bottling

The 1960 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is a graceful and distinguished wine from one of the Douro Valley’s most iconic estates. While 1960 was not as broadly declared as 1963 or 1970, Noval—known for its independence and exceptional vineyard holdings—chose to produce a Vintage Port that has stood the test of time with remarkable finesse. Now over 60 years old, this wine exemplifies mature Port at its most refined.

The nose is expressive and beautifully evolved, with lifted aromas of dried cherry, rose petal, fig, and orange peel. Secondary notes of tobacco leaf, antique wood, and sweet spices—cinnamon and clove—emerge with air, underpinned by a gentle nuttiness and a touch of caramel. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Embossed capsule | Unlabelled | Level in Neck

“This wine is a mysterious phenomenon, a magical wine produced in extremely limited quantities and only in a few years each decade. It is the expression of a terroir and confirms something that is for me a deeply held belief. The Nacional is great because of the grapes and where they come from, not because of anything particular that we do. It has a unique personality, an extraordinary intensity and, even after many years of ageing, retains an astonishing youthfulness.” Christian Seely

The terroir: a small area at the heart of the Quinta do Noval vineyard planted with ungrafted vines and untouched by phylloxera, described as “attached to the soil of the Nation”. …
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Price: £2,650.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Remains of label

Mid coloured red centre with an orange colour rim. Spring flowers on the nose (elderflower?). Medium mid-palate with butterscotch and caramel. Some tingle in the aftertaste that delivers more than you would expect.
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port
Impeccable provenance - bottled by Tanners of Shrewsbury
White plain label | Was £225 | Now £185

We are delighted to offer a small quantity of Taylor 1960 Vintage Port with impeccable provenance. These bottles were shipped and bottled by Tanners of Shrewsbury and sold to the owners of Berwick House in Shrewsbury, where they were stored undisturbed until their sale in 2024. The bottles are unlabelled but the cork is marked with the vintage and shipper (as pictured).

The 1960 Taylor's Vintage Port is a true gem. Taylor's is one of the most prestigious Port wine producers in the Douro Valley, and the 1960 vintage is considered one of the great vintages of the 20th century. Vintage Ports from 1960 are known for their exceptional quality and longevity. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage port

** 90 Points Wine Spectator **

"A powerhouse port that has been mellowed and opened up by time. Now in its 43rd year, its tannins have softened to reveal dark fruit flavors, herbaceousness and plenty of grip in the finish." Wine Spectator, 2003.

"Masses of rich plums and prunes on the flavour. So rich – such a surprise. Big wine. This is a great Warre and should not be missed whenever it appears."
Serena Sutcliffe MW , A Century of Vintage Port, Volume 8 – Sotheby’s 2003

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Price: £189.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Warre Private Cellar Release

Warre’s is the oldest of the Symington Family Estates' brands and in 2020 celebrates 350 years of producing unparalleled quality Port wines. To commemorate three and a half centuries of history, Warre’s decided to launch a fabulous Vintage 1960 Private Cellar. These are the Last 360 Bottle in the Symington Cellar.

Johnny Symington – chairman of Symington Family Estates, commented: “We are extremely proud to be celebrating Warre’s 350th anniversary: three generations of my family worked alongside the Warres until the mid-1960s when they decided to return to the UK.

“We have continued a great tradition that dates back to 1670. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Vintage port
Unlabelled
Identification from capsule.

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Price: £345.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1958 Constantino Vintage Port is a rare and charming survivor from a lesser-declared vintage, offering a glimpse into mid-20th-century Portuguese winemaking from one of the Douro’s traditional producers. Constantino, founded in the late 19th century, was known for producing solid, classically styled Ports, and the 1958 is a particularly elegant and mature expression, now over six decades in bottle.

On the nose, the wine opens with delicate, evolved aromas of dried cherry, orange peel, and spiced fig, interwoven with hints of leather, polished wood, and floral potpourri. There’s a fine oxidative character that adds depth, bringing in subtle notes of walnut, old books, and sweet herbs. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
In neck damaged label

Dows 1958 Bottled 1960


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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Guimaraens Vintage Port

The Fonseca 1958 Port is golden and nearly tawny in colour. On the nose dark cherry and elegant aromas. Rather full bodied on the palate, sweet, complex and balanced with burnt sugar. Elegant finish.


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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port (Unlabelled- ID on capsule)

Aromas of figs, walnuts, nutmeg, cinnamon, leather, raisins and a bit of ethanol. More of the same on the palate with some coffee notes.
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Price: £345.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port
Unlabelled
Shipped by J Harvey and son

The spirit is clean with a gentle floral edge. There are dried fig, raisin, chocolate and liquorice smells. It is lacy and ethereal in the mouth. It has good cut and detail right through the palate and one is left with a wonderful inner mouth perfume once the wine is swallowed.

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Price: £495.00
Stock: 2 in Stock