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Malvasia

A rich, velvety smooth Malvazia with sweet caramel, chocolate orange and malted chocolate notes. Well judged balancing acidity teases out the finish and keeps the sweetness in check.
* Review by Sarah Ahmed- www.thewinedetective.co.uk *

Try this luscious sweet and full-bodied Madeira with stewed meat dishes with sweet and spicy elements. It pars marvellously with intense and rich dark chocolate as well as nutty and caramel desserts. Why not serve at the very end of the meal with a blue cheese such as stilton or Roquefort. Finally, a Malvasia is also delicious with cigars.
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Late Bottled Vintage Port in Presentation Box

1992 Warre Late Bottled Vintage Port

Warre’s is one of the oldest British Port houses, renowned for its elegant and refined style. The 1992 Late Bottled Vintage Port reflects the warmth and generosity of the vintage, offering depth of fruit combined with Warre’s characteristic balance and finesse.

Tasting Notes:
Deep ruby in colour with only slight development at the rim, the nose is expressive and inviting, showing aromas of ripe blackberry, blackcurrant and dark cherry layered with notes of violets, cedar and gentle spice. On the palate it is rich yet poised, with supple tannins and a smooth, rounded texture. …
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Kametz - Riserva

Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir) Riserva 1991 Kametz is a historic red wine from Alto Adige (South Tyrol), Italy, produced by the winery Kametz. “Blauburgunder” is the traditional German name for Pinot Noir in this alpine region, where cooler mountain climates allow for slow ripening and wines with finesse, acidity, and long aging potential. The 1991 Riserva represents a mature expression of early 1990s Alto Adige Pinot Noir, a period when the region was increasingly refining its focus on quality and terroir-driven winemaking.

This style is typically characterized by restrained extraction, careful aging, and an emphasis on elegance rather than power, especially in reserve-level bottlings intended for longer bottle evolution. …
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Barsac
Sweet White Wine
Half Bottle 37.5cl

Appearance
Soft, amber‑gold with a gentle sheen that hints at maturity. The colour leans towards the lighter end of Sauternes’ typical palette, showing graceful evolution without heaviness.

Nose
Elegant aromas of pear, dried apricot, and soft honey open first, layered with whispers of citrus blossom and a touch of beeswax. There’s a sense of poise rather than exuberance — refined and round, with delicate tertiary notes evolving slowly in the glass, showing the subtle charm Climens can bring even in a tricky year.

Palate
On the palate, the wine feels silky and gently sweet, the sugar toned down by bright acidity that keeps the profile fresh and balanced. …
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Vintage Port

Churchill’s 1991 Vintage Port
A fine expression from a cooler, structured vintage, the 1991 Churchill’s Vintage Port displays the house’s hallmark style: elegance over opulence, with precision, freshness, and backbone.

Tasting Notes:
On the nose, it reveals lifted aromas of wild berries, black cherries, dried rose petals, and subtle herbal undertones, layered with hints of cedar, leather, and cocoa. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a refined balance of fruit and acidity. Flavours of dark plums, black tea, and liquorice emerge with impressive clarity, supported by firm tannins and a lingering, slightly dry finish—typical of Churchill’s stylistic restraint. …
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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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Vintage Port

The 1991 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is an exceptional wine from one of the most highly regarded producers in the Douro Valley. Known for its depth and elegance, this vintage presents a complex bouquet of blackberries, plums, and dark cherries, layered with hints of violets, cocoa, and spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and richly textured, offering intense dark fruit flavors balanced by firm, well-integrated tannins and a lively acidity that gives it a remarkable freshness. The structure of this wine promises excellent aging potential, with many bottles still evolving gracefully over decades. …
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Campo Viejo- Gran Reserva

The 1991 vintage in Rioja was widely regarded as one of the best of the decade. Conditions produced balanced, structured wines with the depth to age gracefully. Many Gran Reservas from this year have matured beautifully, showing both elegance and complexity after more than 30 years in bottle.

Tasting Note
This 1991 Campo Viejo Gran Reserva displays a garnet colour with a brick rim. The nose is expressive and mature, offering dried cherry, fig, cedar, vanilla, and gentle leather notes. On the palate it is smooth and harmonious, with softened tannins, layers of dried red fruit, earthy spice, and hints of tobacco. …
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Vintage Port

The 1991 Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port is a classic expression from a well-regarded vintage known for its balance and elegance. Smith Woodhouse, a respected producer in the Symington Family Estates portfolio, has crafted a Port with depth, intensity, and longevity, which showcases the character of the 1991 growing season.

On the nose, this Port opens with vibrant aromas of dark cherries, plums, and blackberries, layered with hints of licorice, dried figs, and subtle floral notes. There are also undertones of spices, such as cinnamon and clove, and a touch of earthy minerality that adds complexity. …
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Vintage Port
Half Bottle (37.5cl)

Heavy rains at the start of the year, were able to support the vines through the dry spring and very hot summer. The grapes achieved perfect ripeness with high levels of sugar. This wine is very aromatic with black cherry, plum, dark chocolate and suede notes. A very silky texture with rich chocolate flavours, licorice, cloves, and lots of plum. The tannins are soft and integrated and there is a very long, delicious finish. Definitely a beauty!


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Champagne

Dom Pérignon 1990

Vintage Background
The 1990 vintage in Champagne is widely considered one of the greatest of the late 20th century. The growing season enjoyed excellent conditions, with a warm and dry summer that ripened both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes to near perfection. Yields were generous, but quality was consistently high, giving wines with both richness and balance. For Dom Pérignon, 1990 marked one of the standout releases of the house, a wine that has been highly sought after by collectors ever since.

Appearance & Nose
Now fully mature, the 1990 Dom Pérignon pours a deep golden colour with a fine, persistent mousse. …
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Aszu 5 Puttonyos
(Half litre, 50cl), Hungary

​The 1990 Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos is a notable vintage from Hungary's esteemed Tokaj wine region, renowned for its sweet wines made from grapes affected by noble rot. This vintage showcases the region's dedication to quality winemaking, especially following Hungary's political changes in 1989.​

Tasting Notes:

Betsek Vineyard: This wine exhibits a bright orange-gold color with a complex nose of smoke, honey, dates, and dried apricots. On the palate, it offers moderate concentration with a sleek aftertaste of mandarins and barley sugar, finishing dry with good length. ​Birsalmás Vineyard: Described as having rich apricot, …
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Pessac-Leogan Cru Classe

Château de Fieuzal, located in Bordeaux's Pessac-Léognan appellation, is renowned for producing wines that exemplify the region's distinctive characteristics. The 1989 vintage, now over three decades old, showcases the estate's commitment to quality and the unique terroir of Graves.​

Tasting Notes

The 1989 Château de Fieuzal has evolved gracefully over the years, offering a complex bouquet and palate. Tasting notes highlight its ruby color with a garnet rim, accompanied by aromas of blueberries, figs, minerals, tobacco, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it presents fresh acidity, ripe tannins, and flavors of anise, blueberries, and spices, leading to a long finish. …
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Castillo Labastida Rioja Reserva

The 1989 Castillo Labastida Rioja Reserva is a mature Spanish red wine produced by Bodegas y Viñedos Labastida, located in the Rioja Alavesa region. This wine is crafted primarily from the Tempranillo grape, which is renowned for producing age-worthy wines with complex flavor profiles.

According to CellarTracker, this vintage is characterized by its deep ruby color and a bouquet of dried red fruits, leather, and subtle oak nuances. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of acidity and tannins, leading to a smooth, lingering finish. The wine's structure and depth suggest that it has aged gracefully, retaining its elegance over the decades. …
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Castillo Labastida Rioja Gran Reserva

The 1989 Castillo Labastida Rioja Gran Reserva is a mature Spanish red wine produced by Bodegas y Viñedos Labastida, located in the Rioja Alavesa region. This wine is crafted primarily from the Tempranillo grape, which is renowned for producing age-worthy wines with complex flavor profiles.

According to CellarTracker, this vintage is characterized by its deep ruby color and a bouquet of dried red fruits, leather, and subtle oak nuances. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of acidity and tannins, leading to a smooth, lingering finish. The wine's structure and depth suggest that it has aged gracefully, retaining its elegance over the decades. …
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Pomerol
***94 Points- Neal Martin for the Wine Advocate

***94 Points- Neal Martin for the Wine Advocate, tasted 2016***

"The 1989 Vieux Château Certan has long been one of my favorite wines of that decade. The bouquet shows no signs of relinquishing that title with gorgeous black truffle, bay leaf, warm gravel and briary scents that are simply beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine line of acidity, "warm earth" on the entry, leather and truffle, great depth here with sublime precision on the finish, which is bridled with hints of mushroom and cloves. Maybe this is reaching its peak? Then again, it shows absolutely no signs of reaching the end of its plateau. …
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Price: £175.00
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Pomerol
***94 Points- Neal Martin for the Wine Advocate

***94 Points- Neal Martin for the Wine Advocate, tasted 2016***

"The 1989 Vieux Château Certan has long been one of my favorite wines of that decade. The bouquet shows no signs of relinquishing that title with gorgeous black truffle, bay leaf, warm gravel and briary scents that are simply beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine line of acidity, "warm earth" on the entry, leather and truffle, great depth here with sublime precision on the finish, which is bridled with hints of mushroom and cloves. Maybe this is reaching its peak? Then again, it shows absolutely no signs of reaching the end of its plateau. …
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Le Haut-Lieu, Moelleux, Premiere Trie, Domaine Huet, Loire, Domaine Gaston Huet
98 Points Robert Parker

Nobly elegant and perfectly balanced raisin fruit with precise aromas of dried apricots and ripe peaches intertwined with subtly spicy, mineral and chalky notes on the nose. Sweet and superbly harmonious on the highly elegant, silky textured and well concentrated palate, this full-bodied, gorgeously fruit-concentrated and animated Chenin from the first picking of dried berries has a perfect, sensual flow and reveals an incredible generosity, finesse and delicacy. This is a gorgeously balanced sweet wine with an intriguing concentration of fruit and finesse.
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Colheita Port in Gift Box
Was £139 Special Offer £129

1986 Kopke Colheita Port

The 1986 Kopke Colheita Port is drawn from a single harvest and matured for decades in seasoned oak casks before bottling, allowing time to shape its balance and complexity. Kopke’s long tradition of extended wood ageing is clearly expressed here, delivering a Colheita of elegance, precision and depth.

Tasting Notes:
Warm amber-tawny in colour with copper highlights, the nose is layered and inviting. Aromas of dried fig, sultana and orange peel intertwine with notes of toasted almond, caramel and subtle spice. On the palate it is smooth and harmonious, with a silky texture supported by fresh acidity that keeps the wine vibrant. …
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F.lli Pighin

1986 Cabernet – F.lli Pighin (Friuli, Italy)

A fully mature, old-school Friulian Cabernet (likely Sauvignon with a touch of Franc) showing savoury poise over power. Deep garnet shading to tawny at the rim; aromas of dried blackcurrant and cherry, cedar and pencil shavings, bay leaf, tobacco and leather, with hints of green peppercorn, cacao and dried herbs. Mid-weight and silken on the palate: lively, cool-climate acidity carries cassis, sour-cherry and chinotto notes; tannins are fine and resolved. The finish is long and tapering with cedar spice, graphite and a touch of cocoa.

Producer note: Fratelli Pighin farms gravelly, …
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Sauternes

1986 Château Cantegril Barsac

Appearance:
Deep amber-gold with burnished copper reflections, showing impressive maturity and concentration developed over decades in bottle.

Nose:
Complex and beautifully evolved, opening with aromas of marmalade, dried apricot and honeycomb layered over notes of saffron, toasted almond and caramelised orange peel. Further nuances of crème brûlée, exotic spice and baked orchard fruits emerge with air.

Palate:
Rich, silky and fully mature, displaying flavours of candied citrus, apricot preserve and baked peach supported by notes of acacia honey, toffee and gentle nuttiness. …
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Haut-Bages Libéral, 1986
Pauillac – Fifth Growth (5ème Grand Cru Classé), Bordeaux

The 1986 vintage in Bordeaux is remembered for producing structured, long-lived wines, particularly on the Left Bank. A warm summer followed by a fine, dry harvest allowed Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen slowly and fully, resulting in wines with firm tannins, excellent concentration and impressive ageing potential. Nearly four decades on, the best examples are now entering a rewarding stage of maturity.

Château Haut-Bages Libéral 1986 shows the classic character of Pauillac. The bouquet offers mature aromas of blackcurrant, cedarwood and tobacco, with secondary notes of leather, forest floor and subtle spice developed through long bottle ageing. …
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Premier Cru Classé, Sauternes
Sweet white wine

1986 Château Suduiraut hails from one of Sauternes' most renowned Premier Cru Classé estates, nestled next to Château d’Yquem in the commune of Preignac. Known for its meticulous vineyard management and traditional vinification techniques, Suduiraut crafts wines dominated by Sémillon, blended with a touch of Sauvignon Blanc. The château’s wines typically display opulence, structure, and longevity—often showing vivid botrytis character thanks to the ideal misty autumn conditions near the Garonne and Ciron rivers. By the mid-1980s, Suduiraut was producing wines with a more classic, less opulent style than later decades, reflecting both the vintage and the winemaking direction at the time. …
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Guimaraens Vintage Port

In undeclared vintages Fonseca bottle Guimaraens, provided the quality of the fruit is sufficient. This has a good depth of colour, with a moderate red-tawny hue. The nose has exotic notes of musky scent and spiced woods, together with some chocolate edged fruit. The palate has an impressive texture and sweetness immediately apparent on entry. Good fruit and a nice backbone of soft tannins. Elegant, with a touch of complexity, with balance, very much in the house style.


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Domaine du Cayron, Michel Faraud

This rare 1986 Gigondas from Domaine du Cayron, crafted by Michel Faraud, is a fine example of old-vine Southern Rhône winemaking. Domaine du Cayron, a historic family estate, is renowned for producing traditional, age-worthy Gigondas wines from Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre grown on limestone and clay soils at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail.


Tasting Notes
Brick-garnet in colour with a tawny rim, this 1986 Gigondas opens with evolved aromas of dried red berries, leather, garrigue herbs, and cedar, alongside earthy notes of truffle and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied, showing resolved tannins and flavours of dried cherry, spice, and savoury game. …
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