Burmester
Burmester is a prestigious brand of wines, representing all the history and tradition of the Douro. In 1730, Henry Burmester and John Nash founded a cereal company in London, before moving to Vila Nova de Gaia in 1750 to bring Port to Britain and Europe. The company passed through generations until, in 1834, Johann Wilhelm Burmester – a direct descendant of Henry – landed in Oporto. Beginning as a simple clerk in a debt-ridden company, JWB continued first to become manager, then to acquire the entity with all rights.
Bringing his children into the business, the company was renamed JW Burmester & Co in 1880. He began to absorb other businesses such as a bottle company and two cargo ships, allowing the shipping to be completed in-house as Burmester continued to grow. Sadly, 5 years later JWB was taken by the sea in Foz do Porto, but his children continued without him. JW Burmester & Co persisted through the 20th Century, and in 1992 began their production of DOC Douro Wine, branching into dry wine and quickly being accepted by the market.
JW Burmester have developed a strong reputation throughout Europe and the US but are practically unknown in the UK market. They produce an outstanding range of Colheita Ports, ports from a single harvest that have been barrel-aged until bottling. They have developed amazing flavours of caramel, nuts and spices. Served slightly chilled, they are fabulous alone or with sweet desserts. We are proud to reintroduce this amazing brand back into the UK.
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Burmester
60 Years of Port Collection
A 40 Year Old Tawny and a 20 Year Old Tawny | Presented in Our Double Leather Effect Gift Box
A wonderful gift to celebrate a 60th anniversary. This double gift box contains two 75cl bottles of Rich Tawny Port beautifully presented in a silk lined gift box:
Burmester blends its magnificent Tawny Ports from its extensive reserves of old cask aged Ports matured in the firm’s cool and tranquil cellars, (known as ‘lodges’) in Oporto on Portugal’s Atlantic coast.
Burmester 40 Year Old Tawny:
*** Gold Medal at the 2015 International Wine Challenge ***
Bright tawny colour, with greenish nuances. Presents a bouquet with intense aromas of dried fruits, delicate spices notes and a sweet touch of honey. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 10 in Stock
Burmester, 1955
70 Years of Port Collection
A 40 Year Old Tawny and a 30 Year Old Tawny | Presented in Our Double Leather Effect Gift Box
A wonderful gift for a 70th Birthday or Anniversary.
This double gift box contains two 75cl bottles of Rich Tawny Port:
Burmester 40 Year Old Tawny Port:
*** Gold Medal at the 2015 International Wine Challenge ***
Bright tawny colour, with greenish nuances. Presents a bouquet with intense aromas of dried fruits, delicate spices notes and a sweet touch of honey. In the taste it is full, unctuous and velvety. This wine overflows seduction and an enormous refinement. A feeling that is extended in the long and complex finish.
Burmester 30 Year Old Tawny Port:
This 30-year-old tawny from Burmester is our absolute favourite! Deep tawny colour with greenish hints. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Burmester, 1876
Tordiz Ultra Reserva Rewaxed
Colheita style port probably bottled from cask in the early 20th century
In 1730, Henry Burmester and John Nash established in London the company Burmester & Nash, dedicated to the corn trade. In 1750, having acquired warehouses in Vila Nova de Gaia, they started exporting Port Wine to the British Isles as well as to other European countries.
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Price: £1,295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Burmester
Tawny Port
This classic Tawny Port from Burmester has a vivid golden-brown colour. The aromas of ripe fruit are abundant on the nose, with appealing notes of vanilla. On the palate it is delightfully fresh with a marked fruity character. Velvety, round and remarkably engaging.
Winemaking:
Hand-picked at the optimum time, the grapes are then destemmed, crushed and converted into wine through a process of careful maceration to extract their colour, tannins and aromas, enhanced by constant churning during fermentation. This takes place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature (between 28-30°C) until the right degree of sweetness (baumé) is achieved. …
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Price: £18.95
Stock: 124 in Stock
Burmester, Non Vintage
Jockey Club Reserve Tawny Port
The Burmester Jockey Club Reserve Tawny Port is a refined and harmonious expression of aged tawny, crafted in honour of a long-standing tradition between Burmester and the prestigious British equestrian circles. This Reserve Tawny sits stylistically between a standard tawny and a 10 Year Old, offering the complexity of extended barrel ageing with the approachability of a younger blend.
Amber in hue with golden reflections, it reveals an elegant bouquet of dried figs, toasted almonds, orange peel, and subtle vanilla from oak maturation. The balance between youthful energy and mellow maturity makes it a sophisticated yet accessible choice for those discovering the world of aged ports. …
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Price: £16.95
Stock: 54 in Stock
Burmester
Ruby Port
Ruby in colour. Its exceptional fruity, fresh and original bouquet is a unique experience when drunk in the open air.
Winemaking:
This wine is obtained by blending different harvests, initially aged in oak vats and subsequently blended after 3 years. It is bottled young in order to preserve its strong and lively personality
Food Pairing:
It can be appreciated as an aperitive or on any other ocasion. Ideal accompaniment to nuts, cheeses or deserts.
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Price: £19.95
Stock: 112 in Stock
Burmester
Sotto Voce Reserve Ruby Port
The Burmester Sotto Voce Reserve Ruby Port is a vibrant, expressive wine that pays tribute to the classic Ruby Port style, enhanced with a touch of extra ageing and finesse. “Sotto Voce” — meaning “in a soft voice” — suggests the wine’s elegance and quiet depth, offering a more polished interpretation of a traditionally bold style. Produced from a blend of premium Douro grape varieties, this Reserve Ruby showcases Burmester’s ability to craft Ports of both structure and charm.
Deep ruby in colour, the wine bursts with aromas of ripe red and black fruits — cherry, plum, and blackberry — laced with subtle notes of violet and dark chocolate. …
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Price: £16.95
Stock: 54 in Stock
Burmester, Non Vintage
Sotto Voce Reserve Ruby Port
Was £16.95
Special Subscriber Offer £13.45
The Burmester Sotto Voce Reserve Ruby Port is a vibrant, expressive wine that pays tribute to the classic Ruby Port style, enhanced with a touch of extra ageing and finesse. “Sotto Voce” — meaning “in a soft voice” — suggests the wine’s elegance and quiet depth, offering a more polished interpretation of a traditionally bold style. Produced from a blend of premium Douro grape varieties, this Reserve Ruby showcases Burmester’s ability to craft Ports of both structure and charm.
Deep ruby in colour, the wine bursts with aromas of ripe red and black fruits — cherry, plum, and blackberry — laced with subtle notes of violet and dark chocolate. …
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Price: £13.45
Stock: 54 in Stock
Burmester
White Port
Burmester White Port is produced exclusively from white grapes, this port is obtained by blending different harvests. Initially aged in stainless steel vats, it is a very exotic, fresh and delicate wine. It is blended after 3 years. Its aromatic complexity and its freshness make it an unforgettable experience on a sunny and balmy summer day
Tasting notes
This Burmester White port presents a vivid citrus colour with greenish reflections. Rich and complex nose, dominated by floral aromas and intense fruit expression. Soft and silky on the palate, it shows great freshness, good balance and sophisticated elegance. …
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Price: £19.95
Stock: 104 in Stock
Burmester
Helmsman Reserve White Port
The Burmester Helmsman Reserve White Port is a beautifully crafted aged white Port that showcases the elegance and depth of this often-overlooked style. Created from traditional white grape varieties grown in the Douro Valley, this Reserve White Port is aged for several years in oak casks, giving it both richness and complexity while maintaining freshness and poise.
Golden amber in colour, the nose opens with fragrant notes of honey, dried apricot, toasted almonds, and orange blossom. Subtle hints of vanilla and spice from the wood ageing add warmth and sophistication, offering a lovely contrast to its citrusy lift. …
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Price: £16.95
Stock: 54 in Stock
Burmester, 2018
Touriga Nacional
Douro Red Wine
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The Casa Burmester Touriga Nacional showcases the depth and complexity of the Touriga Nacional grape, which is often used in premium Portuguese blends but also stands strong on its own.
Tasting Notes
With a deep, vibrant ruby colour, it features fine floral notes enveloped by ripe plums and black berry fruit. Superb and sophisticated, marked by remarkable volume on the palate. The tannins show up fine and polished, with well-defined berry flavours of the noble Touriga Nacional with additional layers of spice . The finish is long and persistent.
Serving and Food Pairing
Serve at 16-18 Celsius. …
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Price: £15.00
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