Portugal Region Report

Vintage Port
93 Points - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 1992 Quinta de la Rosa Vintage Port offers a chance to enjoy a well-crafted wine from a reputable producer and a noteworthy vintage year. Its rich complexity, aging potential, and harmonious balance make it a standout choice for special occasions or as a memorable addition to a port wine collection.

Tasting Notes
The 1992 Quinta de la Rosa has a deep garnet color, indicative of its maturity and concentration. The bouquet is rich and complex, featuring aromas of dark berries, blackcurrants, and plums, along with notes of figs, raisins, and subtle hints of spice and cedar. Full-bodied and robust on the palate, with a smooth texture and well-integrated tannins. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

Quinta Poço do Lobo - Cabernet Sauvignon, 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: £59.00
Stock: 105 in Stock

Vintage Port

*** 90 Points (outstanding) Robert Parker

Reviews:
A supple, charming, dark ruby/purple-colored wine, Quinta do Vesuvio's 1992 Vintage Port offers excellent concentration, a velvety texture, not much weight or tannin, a precocious, penetrating fragrance, sweet fruit, medium to full body, and a gentle finish. It will drink well young and last for 20 years." Robert PArker, Wine Advocate
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 10 in Stock

Vintage Port

*** 100 Points - Robert Parker ***
***19/20 Jancis Robinson***



"Taylor's 1992 Vintage Port is unquestionably the greatest young port I have ever tasted. It represents the essence of what vintage port can achieve. The color is an opaque black/purple, and the nose offers up fabulously intense aromas of minerals, cassis, blackberries, licorice, and spices, as well as extraordinary purity and penetration. Yet this is still an unformed and infantile wine. If Chateau Latour made a late-harvest Cabernet Sauvignon, I suspect it might smell like this. In the mouth, the wine is out of this world, displaying layer upon layer of concentrated black fruits backed by well-integrated tannin and structure. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

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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Price: £89.95
Stock: 3 in Stock

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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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1991 Graham’s Vintage Port is a distinguished offering from one of the Douro Valley's most esteemed producers. This vintage marked the first declared by Graham's in six years, a testament to the exceptional quality of the harvest. Sourced from premier estates such as Quinta dos Malvedos and Quinta das Lages, the wine showcases the house's commitment to excellence.

In the glass, it presents an opaque purple-black hue, indicative of its concentration and depth. The nose is rich and expressive, revealing aromas of black fruits, licorice, spring flowers, and a hint of tar. On the palate, it's full-bodied and opulent, with a satiny texture and a powerful, alcoholic finish. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Vintage Port

Rich ruby color that is nearly opaque. It presents notes of strawberry, molasses and others mentioned root beer which I did not really get, but thought was worth noting. This Nacional displays excellent concentration and structure, with medium to full-bodied juice. It possesses young blackberry fruit with a unique balsamic component, and shows its fine balance and some powerful tannins that will allow this wine to age for a few decades. A fine Nacional but not a classic, from an unheralded vintage that has a very youthful essence and lingering finish. 93 pts. (HOLD) Roy Hersh


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Price: £695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita Port
150cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

1990 Colheita Port - Rare Magnum Bottle
This rare port-wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 1990 harvest until bottling in 2022.

Tasting Notes: The 1990 port from Palmer is light oak in colour with a light edge on the rim highlighting a colheita of exceptional age and quality. Much elegance on the nose with citrus, walnuts, figs and a touch of orange blossom. On the palate there is a lightness that is balanced by a good acidity. This port wine delivers a beautiful flavour. Outstanding.

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. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita Port
50cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

This rare port-wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 1990 harvest until it was bottled in 2021.

Tasting Notes:
The 1990 port from Palmer is light oak in colour with a light edge on the rim. Much elegance on the nose with citrus, walnuts, figs and a touch of dried fruit. On the palate there is a lightness that is balanced by an outstanding fresh acidity and beautifully integrated soft tannins. It is lifted with beautiful notes of dried fruits, citrus. Outstanding perfect balance and finish.

Samuel Palmer, a late ancestor of the Van Zeller family - once owner of Casa de Malladas - was a maverick and a remarkable icon in the trade of high quality Port Wine to England. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 30 in Stock

Colheita Port
75cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

1990 Colheita Port
This rare port-wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 1990 harvest until it was bottled this year.

Tasting Notes: The 1990 port from Palmer is light oak in colour with a light edge on the rim. Much elegance on the nose with citrus, walnuts, figs and a touch of dried fruit. On the palate there is a lightness that is balanced by an outstanding fresh acidity and beautifully integrated soft tannins. It is lifted with beautiful notes of dried fruits, citrus. Outstanding perfect balance and finish.

Samuel Palmer, a late ancestor of the Van Zeller family - once owner of Casa de Malladas - was a maverick and a remarkable icon in the trade of high quality Port Wine to England. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 29 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: 114 in Stock

White Port
50cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

1989 White Colheita Port 50cl Bottle
This rare white port-wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 1989 harvest until bottling in 2019. White ports are a true rarity and this is an outstanding example.

Tasting Notes:
The 1989 palmer has a golden amber colour. On the nose it has a very fine, elegant aroma of honey, and peach infused with a spicy redolence of citrus peel and cinnamon. There are layers of complexity here with mint and a touch of walnut. The palate is perfectly balanced with a fresh acidity and sweetness. It has an amazing rich mellow flavour and an elegant citrus finish that lasts for minutes. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 15 in Stock

Quinta do Poço do Lobo - MAGNUM, 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: £129.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Quinta Poço do Lobo - Cabernet Sauvignon, 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: £59.95
Stock: 109 in Stock

Quinta Poço do Lobo, 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: 117 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: 116 in Stock

Quinta Poço do Lobo - Cabernet, 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: 117 in Stock

Quinta St Luiz Vintage Port in Gift Box

This single vineyard 1987 vintage Port from Kopke has a medium garnet colour. Excellent bouquet of red fruit and candy floss. Sweet with good balancing acidity, with notes of caramel and a long finish. Bright red colour with a golden rim. A rich and aromatic nose made up of dried fruit, hazelnut and walnut, well combined with hints of spice. In the mouth, intense, smooth and delicious flavours of dried fruit are offset by a fresh note of candied orange peel. Good structure, fine balance and remarkable acidity.

Kopke is the worlds oldest Port house and is renowned for its historic stocks of vintage ports. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 28 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: 119 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: 118 in Stock

Quinta do Noval Nacional

The 1987 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port is a rare and unique bottling from one of the most legendary producers in the Douro Valley. The "Nacional" vineyard, known for its ungrafted, pre-phylloxera vines, consistently produces some of the most sought-after and collectible vintage ports in the world. Despite 1987 not being a widely declared vintage, Nacional stands out due to its exceptional vineyard terroir.

Vintage Overview
1987 Port Vintage: The year was not widely declared by many producers as a "vintage year," but it still delivered wines of good quality, often characterized by elegance and accessibility. …
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Price: £995.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Quinta Poço do Lobo - Cabernet, 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: 112 in Stock

Panascal- Vintage Port

In undeclared vintages Fonseca bottle Panascal, 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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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 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: 150 in Stock