Portugal Region Report

Vintage Port, Douro
***18/20 Points- Richard Mayson for Decanter***

WINE SPECTATOR, JAMES SUCKLING: 94 POINTS
“Fascinating aromas... So much to come with age in the bottle. Very typical for Vesuvio.” - May 2010

ROBERT PARKER, THE WINE ADVOCATE: 91 POINTS
“...youthful, primary Port... tremendous depth and concentration, and a succulence which raises it above the crowd.” - February 2010

JANCIS ROBINSON MW, FINANCIAL TIMES: 17.5/20
“Lots of interesting dry tannins and herbs on the finish. Obviously very much a terroir wine. Lovely long finish.” - May 2009

DECANTER, RICHARD MAYSON: 18/20
“Nothing over-ripe here this year, yet impressive for its ripeness and opulence. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

"Capela" Vintage Port, Douro
***99/100 Points- James Suckling***

Mesmerising aromas; lavender, eucalyptus, green tea and liquorice. On the palate, the concentration and intensity are striking with layers of complexity. There is a wonderful interplay of invigorating black and red fruits underpinned by schist tannins that give balance to the impressive structure. The Sousao grape comes through in a spicy seasoning that underscores the wine’s remarkable freshness. The seductive finish is endless and inspirational.

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Price: £169.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Quinta de Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage Port, Douro
***96/100- Falstaff****

The 2007 Taylor Vargellas Vinha Velha is a more introverted Taylor’s Vintage, an earthy bouquet with touches of orange essence developing in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, good backbone, quite reserved and composed at the moment. This is not a flamboyant Vinha Velha, but there is a very attractive, slightly biscuity quality towards the finish. Superb. The Vinha Vehla are five plots located in the heart of Quinta de Vargellas. The vines being between 80 and 120 years of age. Strict selection has led to a wine of stunning complexity, power and richness. This is one that will be at its peak 50 years hence. …
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Price: £225.00
Stock: 14 in Stock

Colheita Port
75cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

Tasting Notes:
The 2006 Port from Palmer has rich tawny hue which can develop depth with age.
A very aromatic nose and complex, there are notes of dried fruits such as figs, raisins, and apricots, along with toasted nuts, caramel, and a hint of warm spices. This port is well-balanced, and offers flavours of dried fruits, honey, toffee, and subtle vanilla. The oak aging contributes a gentle spiciness and an elegant complexity. It has a lingering finish that showcases the wine's maturity and complexity, leaving an impression of dried fruit and spice.

Serve slightly chilled, around 12-16°C (54-61°F) and use a Port glass or a small wine glass to enhance the aromas and tasting experience. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 54 in Stock

Colheita Port
Presented in Gift Tube
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast

The 2006 Burmester Colheita Port Burmester is a brown colour. It has a rich and delicate aroma, marked with the presence of dry fruits, spices and vanilla. The flavour is silky and characterised by the presence of raisins and molasses. It has a great structure and a long and lasting taste in the mouth. It‘s a perfect wine to serve with some caramelised candies, dry fruits or cheese.

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: £46.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Tube
Exclusive to VWP

Maynard’s 20-Year-Old Tawny Port is a beautifully complex wine that pairs exceptionally well with a variety of rich and flavourful foods. For cheese lovers, it shines alongside aged hard cheeses like Comté, Manchego, or mature Cheddar, which complement its nutty and caramelised notes. Bolder pairings with blue cheeses such as Stilton or Roquefort offer a dramatic contrast—the salty tang of the cheese balancing the Port’s smooth, sweet richness.

When it comes to desserts, this Tawny is an ideal match for nut-based sweets like pecan pie, walnut tart, or almond pastries, which reflect its natural toasted nut and dried fruit character. …
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Price: £29.95
Stock: 116 in Stock

Colheita Port
50cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

A 50cl bottle of 2005 vintage Colheita Port Wine from Palmer Port.
This 2005 Port Wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 2005 harvest until it was bottled later in 2019.

Tasting Notes:
The 2005 Port from Palmer has a light oak colour which can develop in a deeper tawny hue over time. The nose is very elegant and features aromas of dried fruits (such as figs, raisins, and apricots). It is smooth and well-balanced, offering a delightful combination of dried fruits, honey, toffee, and subtle vanilla flavours. Has a long finish, with layers of flavour that leave a lasting impression of dried fruit and spice on the palate. …
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Price: £29.95
Stock: 2 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port
75cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine & Port

The outstanding Palmer 20 year old Tawny Port
This wine is aged for 20 years in wooden casks, which gives it a complex and refined profile.

Tasting Notes
The Palmer 20 Year tawny has a pronounced aroma intensity that is very rich with nuts and baked cherry. There is further complexity of nutmeg and cream. On the palate the wine is very balanced between acidity and sweetness that gives a luxurious mouthfeel. Lovely richness of fruitcake, fig, baked plum, caramel and toffee. There are also notes of plum, cherry, cooked strawberry. This port has a lovely, rich long finish.

Serving & Food Pairing:
Tawny Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 111 in Stock

Colheita Port
75cl Bottle

A 50cl bottle of 2005 vintage Colheita Port Wine from Palmer Port.
This 2005 Port Wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 2005 harvest until it was bottled later in 2019.

Tasting Notes:
The 2005 Port from Palmer has a light oak colour which can develop in a deeper tawny hue over time. The nose is very elegant and features aromas of dried fruits (such as figs, raisins, and apricots). It is smooth and well-balanced, offering a delightful combination of dried fruits, honey, toffee, and subtle vanilla flavours. Has a long finish, with layers of flavour that leave a lasting impression of dried fruit and spice on the palate. …
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Price: £36.95
Stock: 60 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port

Quevedo Tawny 20 Years Old is a delightful brown with amber nuances. On the nose there is an aroma of almonds, caramelized nuts with a slight hint of coconut. In the mouth it is soft and delicate, with a grape touch passes and soft caramel.

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*** 90 Points - Decanter ***
This 20 Year Old tawny port from Quevedo has a Brick red centre with a tawny rim. Fresh, youthful fruit-driven style, showing summer fruit. Quite, soft and delicate initially with superb persistence and breadth. Mellifluous length. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 53 in Stock

Vintage Port
37.5cl Bottle 90 Points- Wine Advocate

**Half Bottle**
The Quevedo Vintage Port 2005 is a dark cherry colour. The flavour is of ripe fruit - evocative of black plum and redcurrant. Earthy and well balanced with a touch of dry wood. Some minutes later raspberry and violet flower flavour emerge with a lovely hint of soy. On the palate: balanced and voluminous with very good tannins. Sweet oak combined with dried fruit such as fig, plum or date. Persistent and unique finish.

Quevedo is a family brand producing quality Port from vineyards they have owned for more than one hundred years. The new generation of owners, Oscar and Claudia, are innovating to produce some amazing ports. …
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Price: £74.95
Stock: 6 in Stock

20 Year Old White Port in Gift Box
50cl Bottle
Silver- 93 Points- Decanter Awards 2024
> Special Offer | Was £39.95 | Now £29.95

The Quinta da Devesa 20-Year-Old White Port is a distinguished fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, showcasing the estate's commitment to quality and tradition. Crafted from a blend of indigenous white grape varieties, including Côdega de Larinho, Rabigato, and Malvasia Fina, this port is aged for an average of 20 years in French oak casks, resulting in a complex and refined profile.

In the glass, it exhibits a clean, golden hue with copper reflections. The nose is rich and layered, offering aromas of almonds, honey, and dried fruits. On the palate, it is soft and velvety, with flavors of caramelized citrus, candied orange peel, and a touch of spice, culminating in a long, elegant finish. …
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Price: £29.95
Stock: 25 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro,
In presentation box (75cl)
93 Points-(MS) Wine Advocate

The Quinta da Devesa 20-Year-Old Tawny Port is a distinguished fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, reflecting the estate's dedication to traditional winemaking and sustainable viticulture. Crafted from a blend of indigenous grape varieties, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Tinto Cão, this tawny port is aged in oak casks for an average of 20 years, resulting in a complex and refined profile.

In the glass, it exhibits a clear, amber hue with copper reflections. The nose is rich and layered, offering aromas of cherries, liquorice, dried fruits, and spices. …
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Price: £32.95
Stock: 33 in Stock

Colheita Port In Gift Tube
94 Points- International Wine Challenge

The 2005 Burmester Colheita Port is a rich, complex tawny port with a deep amber appearance and golden rim. Its nose is rich and aromatic, with dried fruits, caramel, toffee, and roasted nuts. The palate is smooth and velvety, with a well-balanced sweetness. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering flavours of dried fruit, caramel, and oak.

Serving & Food Pairing:
Colheita 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: £44.95
Stock: 25 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
In Wooden Gift Box

From a fine harvest, the 2005 Burmester Vintage Port is considered to have the potential for long aging and development.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby with garnet highlights characteristic of vintage ports that have developed with age. Rich and intense bouquet, with aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, plums, and ripe dark fruits. You might also notice floral hints, like violets, and notes of spices such as cloves or cinnamon. Full-bodied on the palate with structured tannins and flavours of ripe dark fruits combined with dark chocolate, licorice, and a subtle spicy background. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

Vintage Port
Presented in original Kopke Gift Box

“A truly harmonious VP and the best young Kopke VP I’ve ever tasted.,” Roy Hersh. “Dark opaque purple consisting of 50% Touriga Nacional and 50% old vine field blends (average of 40 years) from the Douro Superior. Fine acidity, very long finish, good balance with rounded tannins that arrive in time for the aftertaste.” Drink 2008-30 93-95 Points – Roy Hersh, For the Love of Port

Kopke Port is the oldest port house. Established in 1638 by Nicolau Kopke and his son Cristiano, who came to Portugal as representatives of the Hanseatic League, the House has been run through the generations by several representatives of the Kopke family, obtaining an excellent reputation for its wines. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 30 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro
In Gift Box
***96 Points- Decanter 2024 Gold Award Winner***
***90 Points- Silver Medal- IWSC 2023***

This 20 Year Old Tawny Port is a high-quality aged port produced by Kopke, one of the oldest port wine houses in Portugal, established in 1638. This particular port is known for its rich and complex flavour profile, which is the result of aging in oak casks for an average of 20 years.

Tasting Notes
Deep amber colour with a golden-brown hue. On the nose, intense and complex aromas of dried fruits, such as figs, apricots, and raisins, with notes of honey, nuts, and a hint of vanilla. A smooth and well-balanced palate with flavours of dried fruits, caramel, and spices. The oak aging imparts notes of toffee, almonds, and a touch of citrus. …
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Price: £42.95
Stock: 13 in Stock

Colheita Port
90 Points -Wine Enthusiast

The 2005 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:
Tawny colour with red hues. Aromas of dried forest fruits, with a strong note of prunes and spice. On the palate, the berry flavours persist with integrated tannins and hints of vanilla. Smooth and balanced by refreshing acidity. Despite its age, it retains much of its original ripe fruitiness, which is enhanced by sultana and wood spice flavours from the cask ageing. The aftertaste is persistent, smooth, and fine. …
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Price: £32.95
Stock: 53 in Stock

20 Year Old White Port in Gift Tube
50cl Bottle

This white port dazzles with its light amber hue, catching the eye with a hint of golden allure. On the nose, it’s like uncovering a treasure chest of aromas—lively apricot mingles with the rich, nutty charm of hazelnut, creating a fragrant bouquet that's both inviting and intriguing. You'll be greeted by a burst of freshness on the palate, complemented by a delightful sweetness. The finish is a smooth and lingering, leaving you with a sense of indulgence that’s both elegant and satisfying..

Serving & Food Pairing:
White Ports are ready to drink and do not require decanting. Best enjoyed chilled at 12-13ºC on its own as an aperitif, or paired with rich starters such as mushroom risotto. …
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Price: £42.95
Stock: 33 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Tube
95 Points Decanter

In the timeless embrace of Portugal's sun-kissed valleys, where the Douro River carves its ancient path, there is a liquid treasure aged with decades of wisdom. The Messias 20-Year-Old Tawny Port, a work of patience and artistry, reveals golden secrets with each pour, like a sunset distilled into a glass.

Tasting Notes:
Deep amber colour and golden-brown hue, indicating its long aging process and oak barrels' oxidative effects. The nose is rich and layered, with dried fruits, caramel, toffee, vanilla, and spice. On the palate, it is smooth, velvety, and well-balanced. It showcases flavours of dried fruits, nuts, caramel, and a hint of chocolate, with a complex interplay of sweetness and acidity. …
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Price: £36.95
Stock: 65 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 2005 Quinta das Carvalhas Vintage Port is a classic example of a robust and age-worthy port wine from one of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in the Douro Valley.

Tasting Notes
The wine exhibits a deep, almost opaque ruby colour, typical of younger vintage ports. On the nose, it presents an intense bouquet of dark fruits, such as blackberries and plums, with additional layers of spice, chocolate, and subtle floral notes. The palate is rich, full-bodied, with concentrated flavours of ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, licorice, and earthiness. It has firm tannins and well-balanced acidity, making it suitable for long-term aging. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 20 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Tube
94 Points - James Suckling

This outstanding 20-Year- Old Tawny Port by Quinta Das Carvalhas is aged for an average of twenty years in oak barrels, which gives it a complex flavour profile. It makes for a meaningful gift for special occasions, such as anniversaries, milestone birthdays, or corporate celebrations.

Tasting Notes
A complex and nuanced flavour profile, where layers of dried fruits, nuts, and spices are beautifully balanced by notes of caramel and subtle oak. The 20-year aging also gives the wine its deep amber hue, characteristic of a finely matured tawny port. On the palate, Quinta das Carvalhas 20 Year Old Tawny is velvety and rich, with a smooth, lingering finish that speaks to its quality and the expertise behind its production. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 90 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
Includes Barros gift box

The Barros 2005 vintage port has a very solid, vivid crimson colour and a nose that is rather spirity at first, with a fresh, almost herbal edge to bright raspberry and vinous fruit, in a style that immediately suggests this is a lighter, more fresh style of Port. On the palate there is plenty of sweetness, with cassis and ripe, sweet liquidised cherry, but also a touch of raisin and date-like fruit. A certain silky, vanilla and thick plum underpinning emerges into the finish, but so does some quite grippy tannin and again a slightly spiritous edge in a wine that perhaps will become a little more harmonious with time in bottle. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 58 in Stock

Dow's 20 Year Old Tawny Port

Dow’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port is a refined expression of aged tawny style, blending the rich, mellow characteristics of long oak aging with the structure and elegance for which Dow’s is known. Crafted from high-quality grapes—primarily Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Barroca—this port is aged in seasoned oak casks for an average of 20 years before blending and bottling in Vila Nova de Gaia.

In the glass, it presents a deep amber-tawny color with golden highlights. The nose is expressive and complex, offering aromas of dried apricots, roasted nuts, orange peel, caramel, and warm spices like cinnamon and clove. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 12 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 2005 Hooper's Vintage Port is a fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, produced by Hooper's, a brand with a history dating back to the 19th century.

Flavor Profile: While specific tasting notes for the 2005 vintage are limited, Hooper's Vintage Ports are generally known for their rich, sweet profiles, often exhibiting flavors of dried fruits like raisins, prunes, and figs, along with notes of marzipan, roasted hazelnuts, vanilla, and cedar.

Serving Suggestions: For optimal enjoyment, it's recommended to store the wine horizontally at a constant temperature of around 15ºC and serve it between 15ºC and 18ºC. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 41 in Stock