Portugal Region Report

Vintage Port

Fonseca, 1992 Vintage Port

The 1992 vintage followed the celebrated declaration of 1991 and produced a number of impressive wines from leading houses. In the Douro Valley, favourable conditions through the growing season allowed the grapes to reach excellent ripeness. While the year did not see a universal declaration, Fonseca recognised the quality of the harvest and produced a Vintage Port that reflects the house’s renowned richness and aromatic intensity.

Fonseca 1992 Vintage Port is typically opulent and expressive. The bouquet opens with layers of ripe blackberry, cassis and plum, complemented by notes of dark chocolate, spice and a touch of floral violet — a hallmark of Fonseca’s style. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Vintage Port

Tasting notes: Medium depth of colour with a red rim, on the aroma starting to show some wonderful bottle age which follows through on the palate with a mild bitter chocolate character and fresh dark fruits. Good weight Freshness and extract on the palate leading to a spirit dominated finish.


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Price: £119.00
Stock: 2 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: £79.00
Stock: 51 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: 11 in Stock

Vintage Port

Quinta do Vesuvio, 1992
Vintage Port

The 1992 vintage in the Douro followed the acclaimed 1991 declaration, and while not universally declared, several leading houses produced impressive Vintage Ports of depth and character. Quinta do Vesuvio — one of the Douro’s most historic and visually striking estates — crafted a wine that reflects the power and individuality for which the quinta is renowned.

Located in the remote Douro Superior, Vesuvio is celebrated for its steep terraced vineyards and traditionally lagares-fermented Ports. By the early 1990s, under the stewardship of the Symington family, the estate was firmly established as a producer of intensely structured, age-worthy Vintage Ports. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 12 in Stock

Vintage Port
100 Points - Robert Parker

*** 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: 1 in Stock

Quinta da Corte Vintage Port

1991 Delaforce Quinta da Corte Vintage Port

The 1991 vintage produced a number of attractive and well-structured Ports, and this Quinta da Corte bottling from Delaforce offers a fine example of single-quinta character from the Douro. Now with over three decades of bottle age, it is entering a lovely stage of maturity while retaining freshness and structure.

Tasting Notes:
Deep ruby-garnet in colour with slight bricking at the rim, the nose opens with aromas of ripe blackberries, damson plum and dark cherry, layered with notes of violets, cedarwood and gentle spice. On the palate it is medium to full-bodied, with supple tannins that have softened over time. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Quinta da Corte Vintage Port

1991 Delaforce Quinta da Corte Vintage Port

The 1991 vintage produced a number of attractive and well-structured Ports, and this Quinta da Corte bottling from Delaforce offers a fine example of single-quinta character from the Douro. Now with over three decades of bottle age, it is entering a lovely stage of maturity while retaining freshness and structure.

Tasting Notes:
Deep ruby-garnet in colour with slight bricking at the rim, the nose opens with aromas of ripe blackberries, damson plum and dark cherry, layered with notes of violets, cedarwood and gentle spice. On the palate it is medium to full-bodied, with supple tannins that have softened over time. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Vintage Port

Graham’s, 1991 Vintage Port

The 1991 vintage in the Douro followed a challenging 1990 season but ultimately produced a number of excellent Vintage Ports, particularly from producers with the best vineyard holdings. A warm, dry summer allowed the grapes to ripen fully, while cooler conditions during harvest helped retain freshness and balance. The resulting wines show impressive structure combined with attractive fruit purity.

Graham’s 1991 Vintage Port reflects the house style beautifully — rich, powerful and generous. Now reaching a lovely stage of maturity, it offers a complex bouquet of dried blackberry, plum compote and fig, layered with notes of cocoa, cedarwood and spice developed through bottle ageing. …
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Price: £84.95
Stock: 13 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: £795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita Port
50cl Bottle

The 1990 Palmer Port Colheita is a rare single-harvest Tawny Port, aged for more than three decades in seasoned oak casks. This superbly mature Colheita reveals the richness and elegance of the 1990 vintage, offering great depth and harmony. An outstanding choice for collectors or to mark a special occasion. Drink now or enjoy until 2035+.


Tasting Notes:
Deep amber-tawny with golden highlights. The bouquet is layered and complex, showing notes of dried figs, dates, toasted walnuts, caramel and hints of orange peel. On the palate, flavours of raisin, toffee, roasted almond and warm spice are lifted by lively acidity, which balances the richness beautifully. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 5 in Stock

Colheita Port
75cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

The 1990 Palmer Port Colheita is a rare single-harvest Tawny Port, aged for over three decades in seasoned oak casks to showcase the remarkable depth and maturity of the 1990 vintage. Rich, elegant and beautifully evolved, it offers a unique opportunity to experience a fully mature Colheita of outstanding quality. Perfect for collectors or for celebrating special occasions. Drink now or enjoy until 2030+.


Tasting Notes:
Deep amber-tawny with golden reflections. The bouquet is complex and inviting, with aromas of dried figs, dates, caramelised nuts, candied orange peel and sweet spice. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

Colheita Port

Appearance:
Deep amber core fading to tawny rim, with flashes of mahogany and olive-green at the edge, showing advanced maturity. Medium viscosity with slow, graceful legs.

Nose:
Pronounced and fully evolved. Layers of toasted walnut, roasted almond, and hazelnut lead. Dried fig, date, and sultana follow, intertwined with orange peel, caramelized sugar, toffee, and molasses. Subtle notes of old polished wood, pipe tobacco, espresso, and a hint of balsamic lift add complexity.

Palate:
Off-dry to medium-sweet, with vibrant, still-present acidity providing structure and freshness. Medium body, silky texture. …
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Price: £89.00
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: 8 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: 6 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: 15 in Stock

Quinta do Poço do Lobo - Bairrada
Magnum Bottle (150cl)

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

Colheita Port
50cl Bottle

1988 Delaforce Colheita Port

A mature and elegant single-harvest Tawny Port from Delaforce, showing the rich complexity and smooth character developed through extended ageing in seasoned oak casks. The 1988 vintage offers an attractive balance between sweetness, freshness and oxidative maturity, making it an excellent example of traditional Colheita Port.

Rich amber-tawny in colour with orange highlights, the nose displays aromas of caramelised orange peel, toasted nuts, dried figs and warm spice. Notes of toffee, raisin and walnut continue onto the palate, supported by lively acidity that brings freshness and balance to the wine. …
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Price: £54.95
Stock: 2 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: 8 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: 115 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: £119.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

Frei Joao, Bairrada

A rare library release drawn directly from the historic cellars of Caves São João, this 1987 Frei João has been matured under perfect storage conditions at the producer for nearly four decades prior to release. It represents an unbroken line of provenance, offering absolute confidence in authenticity, condition and cellar integrity.

Released only after long-term ageing in ideal underground cellars, this wine provides a unique opportunity to experience fully mature Bairrada exactly as the producer intended it to evolve — slowly, naturally, and without interruption.

Appearance:

Deep garnet with brick-orange rim, showing full maturity. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 14 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: £79.00
Stock: 15 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: 13 in Stock