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Vintage Port HALF BOTTLE 37.5cl

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"Very inky in hue, this is very tight indeed, with classic Dow dryness/austerity – firm tannins and a yet to be mined concentrated seam of minerals, black currant, berry and cherry. At this very early stage of its life, it means you are more conscious of the spirit, but this positively unshowy Port plainly has a long life ahead given its deep reserves of fruit and imposing structure. Impressively hewn."Sarah Ahmed www.thewinedetective.co.uk

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Vintage Port, Douro

The 2011 Vintage Port Wine from Fonseca has been described as "heady, opulent nose. Completely enveloping, Smells as though there is going to be the most fabulous texture. Wow! All stops pulled out for this one. It's all absolutely gorgeous intensity of sweet fruit on the front palate and then gradually the schist and structure reveal themselves. This is really wonderful stuff. So tempting to sip it decades before it is ready." Jancisrobinson.com

Fonseca declares its vintages only in the most exceptional of years, and in 2011, like many, Fonseca benefitted from a perfect ending to the growing season, ensuring optimum ripeness for their grapes. …
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Vintage Port, Douro
***19.5 Points- JancisRobinson.com***
***97-99 Points- RobertParker.com***

RARE MAGNUM FORMAT

Fonseca declares its vintages only in the most exceptional of years, and in 2011, like many, Fonseca benefitted from a perfect ending to the growing season, ensuring optimum ripeness for their grapes. This allowed deep, powerful and aromatic wines to be made on each of the Fonseca Quintas in the Távora and Pinhão valleys. 2011 has thus given Fonseca another opportunity to express the best characteristics of its vintage port to conoisseurs: its concentration of black fruits, its firm tannic grip, its dense velvety texture and its vibrant aromatics. It bears the promise of many years of development in bottle. …
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La Rioja Alta, Gran Reserva
96 Points James Suckling

​The 2011 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 is a distinguished wine from the renowned La Rioja Alta winery, showcasing the classic elegance of traditional Rioja. This vintage is a blend of 89% Tempranillo from vines over 60 years old in Briñas, Rodezno, and Villalba, and 11% Graciano from the Montecillo vineyard in Fuenmayor. The grapes were meticulously harvested and transported in refrigerated vehicles to preserve their integrity. After fermentation, the wine aged for four years in American oak barrels crafted by the winery's own coopers, with traditional rackings every six months. Bottling took place in February 2020. …
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Vintage Port, Douro
Presented in gift box
*** 90-92 Points Neil Martin ***

The Offley Porto Vintage 2011 Port Wine is produced from Quinta da Boavista and other vineyards in the Pinhão area. Sogrape describes it as: "A wine with an extremely intense colour. A deep, almost-opaque, red. Exceptionally rich aromatically. Black fruits of the forest, especially plum, stand out in the nose, with woody notes of pine and cedar, floral tones of rockrose, hints of sous bois, and spices such as cloves and nutmeg. On the palate, an excellent body, well-present acidity, lively yet well-integrated tannins and hints of black forest fruits, again plum, but also cherry. An intense and persistent finish. …
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Vintage Port

The 2011 Taylor's Vintage Port Wine is made only in exceptional years, following the rigorous selection and tasting process to meet the requirements for declaration. Historically Taylor's has only declared a maximum of 3 vintages per decade. 2011 has been hailed as a classic vintage by all accounts. Ideal ripening conditions in this year have led Fladgate wine-maker David Guimaraens to conclude that the 2011s 'stand out for the purity of the fruit and the quality of the tannins, which are silky and well integrated but provide plenty of structure. The 2011 vintage is textbook Taylors in its structured aromatics and elegance (according to Fladgate Managing Director Adrian Bridge). …
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Vintage Port

Warre’s 2011 shows the deep opaque purple colour of youth and is layered with aromas of sweet blackberry fruit and typically perfumed floral hints of rockrose and fresh violets. On the palate the wine has great finesse and balance, with traces of minerality running through the silky tannic backbone, leading to a long velvety finish.

Reviews: "Sweet, warm and mellow, with fresh pure blackberry and black cherry fruit, yet fresh with amazing purity, concentration and depth. Seductive and compelling. Score: 94–96/100" Jamie Goode, www.thewinedetective.


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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

2010 Chateau Clerc Milon scores an impressive 93/100 Points (Robert Parker)

Reviews: One the finest Clerc Milons I have ever tasted, and showing better from bottle than from barrel, this blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and the rest a tiny bit of Carmenere and Petit Verdot has a complex nose of cedar wood, red and black fruits, white chocolate and creme de cassis. A very powerful wine at 14.5% natural alcohol (quite high for a Medoc), this wine has impressive purity and texture, a full-bodied mouthfeel, relatively sweet tannin, but an already endearing complexity, length and richness that are hard to ignore. …
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Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
90/100, Wine Review Online

A classically styled Pinot Noir using ancient Burgundian techniques. This superb example of Russian River valley Pinot Noir was created completely by hand in small open-top fermenters using native yeasts. The wine was then aged in fine Burgundian barrels.

Critic tasting note: "De Loach’s 2010 Pinot Noir is noteworthy for its sophistication and food-friendly character. With whiffs of smoke and earthiness in addition to plenty of red fruit, plus sweet, grainy tannins and a satisfyingly long finish, this is a wine that is definitely worth seeking out, especially the price is relatively modest compared to many comparably stylish California Pinot Noirs. …
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Gewürztraminer, Hengst Grand Cru, Alsace

The Hengst Grand Cru enjoys an old reputation for being the place to grow Gewurztraminer. The combination of a high lime content calcareous soil, some marl, a warm and dry setting, but not too precocious, provide the best conditions possible for this difficult grape variety. It was very saddening to see these old vines being hailed early July and in consequence, loose about half the crop. Perhaps the very small crop also allowed producing this wine? Who knows, but the result was a beautiful crop of dense, bright orange coloured grapes (modern clones are dark pink/red but less interesting). Interestingly, this wine fermented in two times, only finishing at the end of the 2011 harvest with a medium off dry sweetness. …
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Cabernet IGT, Giordano

Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Vargellas Vinha Velha, Vintage Port, Douro
98 Points - Mark Squires (eRobert Parker)

For over a century, Taylor Fladgate and Yeatman has owned the beautiful riverside estate of Vargellas, in the remote eastern reaches of the upper Douro Valley. Quinta de Vargellas produces some of the world's most sought after Vintage Ports.

This bottle contains an exceptional and rare wine made at the 2009 vintage only from the grapes of the very oldest vines on the estate. These vines, some planted over seventy years ago, have very small yields but produce wines of great concentration and power.


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Colheita Port
91 Points- Wine Enthusiast

Indulge in the full-bodied character of Colheita 2008, featuring a complex nose of chestnut, spices, dry grape, fig, and plum. Aged in both oak and chestnut wood barrels, this wine boasts a unique profile with noticeable tannins and a gradual transition from fresh fruit notes to drier, nuttier flavors. With remarkable aging potential, it promises to unveil increasingly intricate complexities over time.

Winemakers Notes

COLOUR
Intense brick colour

AROMA
Complex nose of chestnut, spices, dry grape, fig, and plum.

PALATE
The wine's full-bodied character is apparent on the palate, and it presents noticeable tannins that contribute to its elegant quality. …
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White Colheita Port in Gift Box
93 Points- Vertde Vin

The 2008 Kopke White port has a cool, light-amber colour. This unique white colheita derives from the traditional white grapes of the Porto e Douro region. Starting with aromas of a Pear Clafouti and burnt sugar, this elegant port delivers luscious flavours of Japanese pear-apple, with accents of hazelnut, nutmeg and orange zest. The lingering grapefruit finish provides the perfect balance for the sweetness.

Food Pairing:
Shows finesse and sophistication when combined with caramel desserts, dried fruits and spices, like caramel fondant with apple and ginger jelly, tatin tart, burnt cream and Cheeses of minimum intensity. …
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Graves Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux

About Château Haut-Bailly Château Haut-Bailly is an esteemed wine estate located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 17th century, the estate has earned a reputation for producing exceptional red wines. Spanning approximately 30 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. Château Haut-Bailly's wines are celebrated for their elegance, finesse, and aging potential, showcasing ripe fruit flavors, silky tannins, and a distinct Pessac-Léognan terroir. …
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Pauillac 5me Cru Classe, Bordeaux

Reviews for the 2008 Chateau Lynch-Bages: "A sensational effort for the vintage, this textured, opulent, superb Lynch Bages is already strutting its stuff and should easily last for 20 years. Medium to full-bodied with an opaque dense purple colour, notes of flowers and cassis, a layered texture that builds incrementally in the mouth and tremendous purity and depth, it can be drunk now or cellared for two decades or more. Bravo!" Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 2011.

"Juxtaposed against the Pichon-Lalande, the Lynch Bages is far more reticent on the nose with more overt graphite and sous-bois aromas inflecting the fruit. …
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Chapoutier, Côte Rôtie Les Becasses

The 2008 Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie Les Bécasses represents a vintage that is often described as challenging, but capable of producing elegant and nuanced wines when handled with care. M. Chapoutier's commitment to quality ensures that this wine reflects the best of what the vintage had to offer.

Vintage Overview
2008 Rhône Vintage: A cooler and wetter year, particularly during the growing season, which required diligent vineyard management to combat disease and ensure proper ripening. Producers who meticulously managed their vineyards produced wines with finesse, higher acidity, and moderate alcohol levels. …
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Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill, Champagne
Includes Pol Roger Presentation case

Super-fine bubbles. Aromas of toast, honey, hazelnuts, stone fruit and a little bit of mushroom and floral notes. Rich and full-bodied on the palate with a round and smooth mouthfeel. Good balancing acidity and a very long finish.

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Vintage Port, Douro
***93 Points Wine Enthusiast***

93 Points Wine Enthusiast
"As ever, Vesuvio is packed with its generous, opulent ripe fruit, showing richness, dense flavors, layers of jam and sweetness with a hint of caramel flavors. This is a Port for indulgence, ripe, rich and packed with flavor."

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Vintage Port
95 Points - James Suckling

This 2007 Vintage Port can be enjoyed young for its powerful fruit, but it is also designed to age for decades. Over time, the wine will develop more complex tertiary flavors such as dried fruits, nuts, and more pronounced spice.

Tasting Notes
The 2007 Quinta Das Carvalhas is a very deep and black purple colour. A very concentrated and fruity aroma, with jammy, blackberries and plum notes. The great mouthfeel reveals all the complexity flavour of fruit, full-bodied and balanced wine with soft and velvety background and a long and lasting finish.

Serving Tips & Food Pairing
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. …
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Colheita Port in Gift Tube
92 Points - Wine Spectator

Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port, this fine 2007 Colheita port from the iconic producer Quinta das Carvalhas makes a great celebratory drink for a special occasion or anniversary.

Tasting Notes
Deep amber in colour, with rich aromas of dried fruits, nuts, caramel, and subtle spices, often with a touch of vanilla and honey. On the palate it is smooth and well-rounded, with flavours of figs, raisins, nuts, toffee, and a hint of citrus zest. The oak aging imparts a mellow, velvety texture. It finishes with a long and elegant aftertaste, with a balanced sweetness and a hint of spice. …
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Sauternes

The 2007 Château de Fargues is a sweet wine from the Sauternes appellation in Bordeaux, France. Château de Fargues, owned by the Lur-Saluces family, is renowned for producing long-lived, luxurious wines that rival the best of Sauternes. The 2007 vintage is widely regarded as one of the best for sweet wines in recent decades, marked by ideal conditions for the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), resulting in rich, complex, and vibrant wines.

Wine Overview
The 2007 Château de Fargues is crafted primarily from:

Sémillon: Adding richness, honeyed flavors, and structure.
Sauvignon Blanc: Contributing freshness, aromatic lift, and vibrant acidity. …
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St Emilon Grand Cru

The 2007 Château Larcis Ducasse is a wine from the Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, France, classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé (B). Known for producing elegant and terroir-driven wines, Château Larcis Ducasse reflects the limestone and clay soils of its exceptional site. The 2007 vintage, while challenging due to a cooler and wetter growing season, resulted in approachable wines with freshness and charm when made by skilled producers like Larcis Ducasse.

Wine Overview
The 2007 Château Larcis Ducasse is typically a blend of:

Merlot (dominant): Adding richness, softness, and ripe fruit flavors. …
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Domaine Vieux Telegraphe, Blanc

2007 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
This mature white Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the historic Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is a rare and compelling expression of the southern Rhône. A blend of Clairette, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Bourboulenc, the 2007 vintage is now fully evolved, offering a rich, golden hue and a complex nose of baked orchard fruit, orange peel, chamomile, and subtle honeyed notes. The palate is broad and textured, with layers of pear compote, toasted nuts, and a long, savoury finish underscored by saline minerality.

This bottle is in its ideal drinking window, appealing to lovers of well-aged Rhône whites. …
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Vintage Port, Douro
***90 Points- Wine Advocate***

Coffee, lavender and rose add complexity to the intense blackberry nose; on the palate the Churchill is a bold and powerful wine with the floral notes continuing through to the marmalade spiked bramble fruit. Fresh acidity and grippy tannins give massive structure - this is a wine for the long term.


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