2017 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations:

Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 2017 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 2017 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!
It could be argued that 2017 was the year when natural disaster reigned supreme and climate change well and truly reared its ugly head. However, there are good wines to be had – particularly when it came to the sweet wines of Sauternes and Tokaji, the whites of Alsace, Germany and Austria, and the fortified wines of Port.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
This Year in History: Fun Fact: The world’s largest dinosaur footprint was discovered. The 5.5 foot (1.7 meter) dinosaur footprint was discovered in Kimberley, Western Australia.
Eurovision Winner: Portugal with the song "Amar Pelos Dois" by Salvador Sobrai.
Top Grossing Movie: Star Wars Ep. VIII: The Last Jedi
Portugal: We are pleased to announce that the major port houses have declared the 2017 Port Vintage. Extremely rare, this is the Symington family's first ever consecutive declaration and follows the acclaimed 2016 Vintage. This is a milestone moment in port history and is the result of two very different but extremely high-quality years for port in the Douro.
Warmer, drier conditions than usual resulted in an early harvest of small, compact bunches of grapes in excellent condition, with yields amongst the lowest of the century so far, 20% below the 10-year average. The resulting wines are characterised by extraordinary intensity, concentration and structure, combined with stunning aromas and freshness. Their quality and fantastic potential mean that we believe 2017 will long be remembered as a year of incredible wines.
Given the very low-yielding year, the 2017 Vintage Port is the smallest declaration of the 21st century, with en primeur volumes approximately a third less than in 2016! So far, we have secured en primeur ports from Taylors, Fonseca, Croft, Grahams, Grahams’s Stone Terraces, Smith Woodhouse, Cockburns. Dow, Vesuvio, Quevedo, Palmer, Pocas, Vesuvio Capella, Noval, Noval Nacional, Niepoort and Warres. We are working to build the most comprehensive list ever offered!
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Maynard's Port, 2017
Vintage Port
** 95 Points - Wine Enthusiast **
The Maynard 2017 Vintage Port is silky and fresh, with wonderful purity of fruit.
As the wine ages it softens and slowly sheds its deep dark colour, gaining in structure and complexity. As Vintage Port throws a natural "crust or sediment in the bottle, it should be stood upright for 24 hours and decanted carefully before serving.
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 17 in Stock
Quevedo, 2017
Vintage Port
18/20 - Jancis Robinson
93 Points - Wine Advocate
Highly Recommended – Outstanding Value
The 2017 Quevedo Vintage Port is, without question, one of the best-value Ports we offer. Sourced from Quevedo’s family-owned vineyards in the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior, this wine reflects both the power of the 2017 vintage and the elegance Quevedo is known for.
A declared vintage year across the region, 2017 produced dense, expressive Ports with exceptional ageing potential. Quevedo’s example is beautifully crafted, showing impressive depth and poise for the price.
Tasting Notes:
Deep purple in colour, the nose opens with intense aromas of blackberries, cassis, violets, and subtle eucalyptus. …
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Price: £59.50
Stock: 20 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa, 2017
Late Bottled Vintage Port
Presented in Devesa Gift Box
The Quinta da Devesa 2017 Late Bottled Vintage comes from a single harvest, only from noble grape varieties. It is aged four to six years in barrels before being bottled. It is without a doubt a distinct, powerful, challenging, full and harmonious LBV, with very well-structured tannins, great freshness and purity of fruit. After opening the bottle, its peak lasts for 15 to 30 days.In order to maintain the excellent characteristics of this wine, bottling uses the same method as Vintage, without any prior treatments. As it is an unfiltered wine, it can be drunk immediately, but it will age beautifully in a cellar waiting for complexity. …
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Price: £24.95
Stock: 45 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa, 2017
Vinhas Velhas (old vines), Douro Red
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17,5 pts Vinho Grandes Escolhas & Revista de Vinhos
A beautifully crafted old-vine Douro red with depth, elegance, and complexity—perfect for those who appreciate a balanced yet expressive wine with ageing potential.
Tasting Notes:
This elegant and powerful Douro red offers rich aromas of blackberry, cassis, and subtle toasted notes, with hints of vanilla and sweet spices. The palate is juicy, well-balanced, and precise, showcasing ripe blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries with touches of liquorice, floral notes, and a hint of black olive. Silky tannins and a fresh acidity create a refined structure, leading to a long, satisfying finish. …
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Price: £21.42
Stock: 62 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa, 2017
Vinhas Velhas (old vines), Douro Red
3x75cl Bottles Presented in a Gift Case
The nose offers power, gourmandise as well as a fine and very slightly tight grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, toasted notes and small notes of vanilla, cassis associated with small touches of ripe strawberry / cherry as well as very discreet hints of sweet spices and a very discreet hint of Sichuan pepper. The mouth is juicy, fruity, well-balanced, a bit aerial, quite frank and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, a slight tension, precision as well as gourmandise. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy ripe raspberry and small notes of juicy cassis combined with touches of juicy blueberry, …
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Price: £74.85
Stock: 7 in Stock
Burmester, 2017
Casa Reserva Red Wine, Douro
92 Points- Guia Copo E Alma
The 2017 Casa Burmester Reserva is an elegant, and complex red wine from the Douro region in Portugal. It is made from a blend of traditional Portuguese grape varieties, including Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Nacional.
Tasting Notes
Rich and intense with aromas of wild blackberries and red berries that are very well balanced by balsamic, chocolate and nutmeg spice. Smooth and rich on the palate with a very pleasant acidity with vanilla and earthy notes of tobacco and leather.
Serving and Food pairing
Serve this red wine at a temperature of 16-18°C. …
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Price: £19.95
Stock: 5 in Stock
Burmester, 2017
Vintage Port
In Wooden Gift Box
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port
***93 Points - Wine Spectator***
Special Offer | Buy 2 or More Bottles and Save 20%
The 2017 vintage in the Douro Valley was exceptional, producing powerful wines with depth and elegance. Burmester's Vintage Port 2017 is loaded with character and enormous ageing potential.
Tasting Notes
The 2017 Burmester Vintage Port showcases a beautiful ruby colour with a violet halo. The nose is perfumed and intense, highlighting ripe raspberry and cherry fruit, blackberries and orange blossom, with minty freshness and dark chocolate notes. On the palate, the wine is powerful and intense, with the tannins and acidity well-balanced by the ripeness of the fruit. It has an elegant, sweet yet long finish, making it a delightful choice for those who appreciate a rich yet well-rounded port. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 32 in Stock
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Delaforce Port, 2017
Vintage Port
The Delaforce Vintage Port 2017 has received exceptional praise from wine critics, solidifying its status as a standout vintage. With its remarkable structure and aging potential, this wine promises to evolve beautifully, offering decades of enjoyment for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Wine Spectator awarded it an impressive 94 points, describing it as “bursting with gutsy red and black currant, fig, and boysenberry compote flavors, infused with notes of black tea, anise, and wood smoke.” The review highlighted the port’s “brambly finish” and recommended cellaring it until 2035–2060 to fully appreciate its complexity and depth. …
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Price: £64.95
Stock: 55 in Stock
Messias, 2017
Late Bottled Vintage Port
*** 90 Points - Decanter ***
This wine is crafted from a selection of high-quality grapes, traditionally foot-trodden and aged in large oak vats for a period of 4 to 6 years before bottling. Unlike vintage ports, which are bottled after just two years of aging, LBV ports are aged longer to achieve a more approachable style while still retaining the depth and complexity of a vintage port.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby colour, with notes of ripe dark fruits like blackberries, plums, and cherries, with hints of spice, chocolate, and subtle oak. Full-bodied with a well-balanced sweetness, the palate is rich with flavours of dark berries, black cherries, and some spicy undertones. …
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Price: £20.95
Stock: 12 in Stock
Messias, 2017
Vintage Port *** 91 Points- Wine Enthusiast***
The Messias Vintage Port is one of our best value 2017 vintage ports. However, there is no compromise on quality from this popular Portuguese shipper. 2017 was an exceptional vintage for Port, and wines from this year are expected to age well. You can cellar the 2017 Messias Vintage Port for several decades, during which it will develop more nuanced flavors and greater complexity. Drink from 2027-2055+.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby colour, indicative of its youth and concentration. On the nose expect intense and complex aromas of ripe dark fruits such as blackberries, plums, and black cherries, often accompanied by hints of chocolate, spice, and floral notes. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 4 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2017
Vintage Port
94 Points James Suckling
17/20 Points JancisRobinson.com
95 Points - Wine Enthusiast
The Quinta Das Carvalhas 2017 Vintage Port is made from a small parcel of vines over 100 years old.This was a particularly celebrated vintage in the Douro, known for producing high-quality, age-worthy Ports due to the ideal weather conditions during the growing season.
Tasting Notes
Intense and complex, with rich aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, plums, violets, dark chocolate, and spice. It is full-bodied, well-structured, and offers layers of ripe dark fruit flavors, firm tannins, and balanced acidity. Its rich, powerful taste and potential for extended aging make it a great choice for young enjoyment or long-term cellaring. …
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Price: £56.95
Stock: 4 in Stock
Barbera d'Alba, 2017
Gigi Rosso - Bricco del Cavallo, Piedmont
"This superb expression of the noble Barbera of the Langhe comes from a small vineyard in Roddino at almost 500 metres of altitude. Intense color and structure for this full-bodied red. Characterized by a ripe fruit fragrance, this Barbera is perfect for ageing. Refined for 2 Years in the cellar and produced in very small quantity, only 4.000 bottles."
A bouquet of cherries, plums and figs meets a light spiciness that energizes the mix. Full-bodied and rich, its acidity makes it perfect for long bottle ageing.
Gigi Rosso winery sits in Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of Barolo land. …
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Price: £35.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Bourgogne, 2017
Grand Vin de Borgogne, Burgundy Florent Garaudet Monthelie Vieilles Vignes ***93 Points VertdeVin***
This is a complex red made from Pinot Noir, with powerful, forward black cherry aromatics, exotic spice, and hints of earth. Florent’s use of 400-liter barrels for aging adds dimensional texture without overpowering the nose or palate. On the palate, this rare wine evokes the silkiness of Volnay and the power of Pommard.
About this wine producer: Like Raphaël Bérêche, Florent Garaudet is a self-confident, socially intelligent visionary, who, at the age of twenty-three was impatient to strike out on his own. So instead of coming to work alongside his father, Paul Garaudet, on the estate that has been in the family for five generations, …
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Price: £36.95
Stock: 3 in Stock
Casa Ferreirinha, 2017
Quinta de Leda ***95 Points- Wine Enthusiast*** ***93 Points- Silver- Decanter 2023***
The 2017 Quinta da Leda is a top-quality red wine of great complexity and elegance, a fine example of the richness and modernity of great Douro wines today. It is an honoured member of the range of Casa Ferreirinha, the company with the longest tradition of production of top-quality unfortified Douro wines and one of the most respected Douro names throughout the world.
Tasting Notes: Quinta da Leda is very deep red in colour. Its aroma is intense and extremely complex, dominated by ripe plum and blackcurrant, resin and cedar, as well as clove and nutmeg, then notes of violet, and a touch of chocolate (signs of a ripe year) always perfectly integrated with subtle oak of excellent quality. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 19 in Stock
Chateau Caronne St Gemme, 2017
Haut Medoc, Cru Borgeois, Bordeaux
*** 89 Points- Wine Enthusiast ***
The 2017 Caronne is a very impressive rustic-style, classic claret. It boasts a moderate, peppery nose. Very tannic with spicy black fruits. Impressive on the palate and well-balanced with raspberry notes and a touch of black pepper and burnt toast. Good density with a simple, corpulent finish. An easy drinking high quality wine.
C Château Caronne Ste Gemme is a notable wine estate in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. Covering about 45 hectares, the vineyard thrives on gravelly soils that are ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. This family-owned estate, …
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Price: £24.95
Stock: 4 in Stock
Chateau Cissac, 2017
Medoc, Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux
*** 90 Points- Wine Enthusiast ***
Château Cissac is a prestigious wine estate situated in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. Encompassing around 50 hectares of vineyards, the estate features gravelly soils ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. With roots tracing back to the 18th century, Château Cissac blends traditional winemaking techniques with modern innovations to produce high-quality red wines. Known for their elegance, balance, and aging potential, the wines from Château Cissac are characterized by their rich black fruit flavors, refined tannins, and a notable complexity that reflects the distinctive terroir of the Haut-Médoc region. …
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Price: £29.95
Stock: 6 in Stock
Croft Port, 2017
Vintage Port
MAGNUM
*** 17.5/20 - Jancis ***
*** 94/100 - Vinous ***
*** 19/20 - Richard Mayson ***
Dense inky core fading to a magenta rim. A seductive Croft nose, ripe and voluptuous but with the depth and density characteristic of the 2017 vintage. As usual, plump, juicy blackcurrant, black cherry and raspberry form the backdrop. However, the nose is soon drawn into a vortex of heady, complex aroma in which resiny scents of eucalyptus and gumcistus blend with pungent notes of sage and mint, fresh hints of grapefruit and a mellow spiciness. On the palate, firm, sinewy tannins are wrapped in a thick envelope of dense, velvety texture. As is often the case, this is one of the most exotic and beguiling wines of the vintage. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Croft Port, 2017
SERIKOS Vintage Port ***18.5/20 Jancis Robinson***
Croft has announced the release of the first Vintage Port made from the produce of the old, historic vineyard plots on the company’s flagship property, Quinta da Roêda. Named Serikos, a historical reference to the property’s involvement in the production of silk following the destruction of its vineyards by Phylloxera and to the silken quality of its wines, it will be made available on allocation in very limited quantities.
TASTING NOTES.
Inky black centre in a slender ring of deep purple. The nose opens with a dazzling peacock’s tail of scents and aromas. The rich, ripe fruit, which is a consistent feature of the wines of Quinta da Roêda, …
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Price: £165.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Croft Port, 2017
Vintage Port
Double Magnum (300cl)
*** 17.5/20 - Jancis ***
*** 94/100 - Vinous ***
*** 19/20 - Richard Mayson ***
Tasting Note
Dense inky core fading to a magenta rim. A seductive Croft nose, ripe and voluptuous but with the depth and density characteristic of the 2017 vintage. As usual, plump, juicy blackcurrant, black cherry and raspberry form the backdrop. However, the nose is soon drawn into a vortex of heady, complex aroma in which resiny scents of eucalyptus and gumcistus blend with pungent notes of sage and mint, fresh hints of grapefruit and a mellow spiciness. On the palate, firm, sinewy tannins are wrapped in a thick envelope of dense, velvety texture. As is often the case, this is one of the most exotic and beguiling wines of the vintage. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Croft Port, 2017
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
IMPERIAL 600cl
*** 17.5/20 - Jancis ***
*** 19/20 - Richard Mayson ***
Special order please allow 7 days for delivery
Dense inky core fading to a magenta rim. A seductive Croft nose, ripe and voluptuous but with the depth and density characteristic of the 2017 vintage. As usual, plump, juicy blackcurrant, black cherry and raspberry form the backdrop. However, the nose is soon drawn into a vortex of heady, complex aroma in which resiny scents of eucalyptus and gumcistus blend with pungent notes of sage and mint, fresh hints of grapefruit and a mellow spiciness. On the palate, firm, sinewy tannins are wrapped in a thick envelope of dense, velvety texture. As is often the case, this is one of the most exotic and beguiling wines of the vintage. …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 2017
Vintage Port- MAGNUM, DOC Douro
*** 98/100 - James Suckling ***
*** 98/100 - Vinous - Neil Martin ***
*** 18.5/20 - Richard Mayson ***
Tasting notes
It is rare to see such tremendous depth and intensity in colour as this wine displays The freshness of the floral aromas is very attractive with a dominance of rockrose, a flower that grows wild around the hills of Senhora da Ribeira. On the palate, it is exceptionally full-bodied, rich and powerful with black fruit coming to the fore. Gorgeous, ripe fruit is balanced by the fine tannin structure. On the finish, it is typically Dow, austere and somewhat drier than many other ports. The intense fruit flavours linger long on the palate.
Charles Symington commented after selecting the final blend:
“This is one of the finest Dow’s Vintage Ports I have blended. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 2017
Vintage Port- MAGNUM, DOC Douro
*** 17.5/20 - Jancis ***
*** 95/100 - Vinous ***
*** 18/20 - Mayson ***
A narrow magenta ring around a core of inky purple black. The nose opens with a burst of dark, woodland fruit, dense and succulent, blended with fresher, more vibrant red berry aromas. A slatey minerality holds this exuberant fruitiness in check. At this stage, the nose is still reserved and discreetly aromatic, revealing leafy, balsamic scents and cedary notes of sawn wood. The first impression on the palate, as on the nose, is of tightly packed, dense dark berry fruit, which then explodes on the mid-palate and surges into the long finish. The texture is round and velvety but the taut, sinewy tannins and a strand of crisp acidity provide firmness and structure. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 2017
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
Imperiale (600 cl)
*** Please Allow 7 days for delivery ***
Review Scores
*** 17.5/20 - Jancis ***
*** 95/100 - Vinous ***
*** 18/20 - Mayson ***
Tasting Note
A narrow magenta ring around a core of inky purple black. The nose opens with a burst of dark, woodland fruit, dense and succulent, blended with fresher, more vibrant red berry aromas. A slatey minerality holds this exuberant fruitiness in check. At this stage, the nose is still reserved and discreetly aromatic, revealing leafy, balsamic scents and cedary notes of sawn wood. The first impression on the palate, as on the nose, is of tightly packed, dense dark berry fruit, which then explodes on the mid-palate and surges into the long finish. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Gaja, 2017
Alteni di Brassica, Sauvignon Blanc, Langhe
The small number of bottles released contributes to the prestige of Alteni di Brassica, the Sauvignon produced by the "king of Barbaresco" Angelo Gaja, proving the company's stratospheric level of quality also in the production of white wines. Alteni di Brassica is obtained from Sauvignon grapes grown in the Serralunga area, vinified in small French oak barrels, and offers a warm golden color, typical fruity and floral aromas, an enchanting freshness and a delicate acidity. We can pamper it for a long time in our cellar, and when we decide to uncork it, it will be exciting to taste it, first in purity, and then together with fish delicacies, raw, cooked or smoked. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Gigi Rosso, 2017
Barolo - Bricco San Pietro, Piedmont
Gigi Rosso winery sits in Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of Barolo land. It carries the name of its founder Gigi, one of Barolo’s and Langhe pioneers. The next generation, Maurizio and his son Andreas are now managing Gigi Rosso winery. The passage to the second and third generation brings energy and new ideas to the business. As Gigi expressed in his own words: “I was born in the vineyards. I grew up in the vineyards. And the vineyards are my heart and soul. The Langhe are my home. This land gave me a very precious gift. As a thank you, every year, I harvest its fruits and look after them like a mother looks after her babies. …
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 32 in Stock
Graham's Port, 2017
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
Single Bottle (75Cl)
Grahams 2017 Vintage Port Technical Sheets
Review Scores
*** 18+/20 - Richard Mayson ***
*** 97/100 - James Suckling ***
*** 95/100 - Vinous Neal Martin ***
*** 18.5/20 - Jancis Robinson ***
Tasting Note
The wine is a truly outstanding example of the best that the Douro is capable of producing. Deep purple in colour and with a viscosity that signals a huge concentration, the aromas of blackberry, plum and bergamot leap out of the glass. On the palate there are layers of black fruit with fresh apricot highlights, and an amazingly long and persistent finish. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
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Graham's Port, 2017
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
(1 x 37.5cl- HALF bottle)
Review Scores
*** 18+/20 - Richard Mayson ***
*** 97/100 - James Suckling ***
*** 95/100 - Vinous Neal Martin ***
*** 18.5/20 - Jancis Robinson ***
Tasting Note
The wine is a truly outstanding example of the best that the Douro is capable of producing. Deep purple in colour and with a viscosity that signals a huge concentration, the aromas of blackberry, plum and bergamot leap out of the glass. On the palate there are layers of black fruit with fresh apricot highlights, and an amazingly long and persistent finish.
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Price: £39.50
Stock: 44 in Stock
Hooper's Port, 2017
Late Bottled Vintage Port (LBV)
Hooper's 2017 Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is a distinguished fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley. LBV ports are crafted from a single year's harvest and aged in oak casks for four to six years before bottling, allowing them to develop rich and complex flavors.
Tasting Notes: This 2017 LBV presents a deep ruby hue with aromatic notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, complemented by subtle hints of spice and dark chocolate. On the palate, it offers a harmonious blend of fruit sweetness and well-integrated tannins, leading to a smooth, lingering finish.
Serving Suggestions: Best enjoyed slightly chilled, between 16°C and 18°C. …
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Price: £14.95
Stock: 93 in Stock
La Spinetta, 2017
La Spinetta, Piedmont Barbaresco Gallina ***95 Points James Suckling***
La Spinetta is one Piedmont’s iconic modern wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. La Spinetta was founded in 1977 by Giuseppe Rivetti who established the original winery at Castagnole Lanze. Since then it is the second generation, spearheaded by Giorgio Rivetti, that has put La Spinetta on the map with the development of vineyards and estates, talented winemaking and an endless desire to try new things.
La Spinetta started in 1977 but its modern reputation was made in 1995 with the introduction of La Spinetta’s now famous Barbaresco (Gallina). In 2000 La Spinetta bought land in Barolo and set up a brand new winery to produce their Campè Barolo. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
La Spinetta, 2017
Barbaresco- Valeirano, Piedmont ***95 Points- Wine Advocate***
La Spinetta wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. La Spinetta was founded in 1977 by Giuseppe Rivetti who established the original winery at Castagnole Lanze. Since then it is the second generation, spearheaded by Giorgio Rivetti, that has put La Spinetta on the map with the development of vineyards and estates, talented winemaking and an endless desire to try new things.
La Spinetta started in 1977 but its modern reputation was made in 1995 with the introduction of La Spinetta’s now famous Barbaresco (Gallina). In 2000 La Spinetta bought land in Barolo and set up a brand new winery to produce their Campè Barolo. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
La Spinetta, 2017
La Spinetta, Piedmont Barbaresco- Starderi ***96 Point- James Suckling***
In 1996 we acquired the Starderi vineyard, which is located on the hills just behind those of Gallina.
Despite the two vineyards being geographically in the vicinity of one another, they hold very distinct characteristics which are determined by the crucial differences in microclimate, exposure and terrain. The Tanaro river, which flows at the bottom of the valley, affects the climate by mitigating both the extreme winters and the drastic hot summers.
Starderi always produces wines which express a rich character while maintaining great elegance. This difference is pronounced in the aromas: Starderi shows mainly hints of red berries and ripe fruit. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
La Spinetta, 2017
La Spinetta - Barolo Campè, Piedmont
97 Points- James Suckling
La Spinetta is one Piedmont’s iconic modern wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. La Spinetta was founded in 1977 by Giuseppe Rivetti who established the original winery at Castagnole Lanze. Since then it is the second generation, spearheaded by Giorgio Rivetti, that has put La Spinetta on the map with the development of vineyards and estates, talented winemaking and an endless desire to try new things.
La Spinetta started in 1977 but its modern reputation was made in 1995 with the introduction of La Spinetta’s now famous Barbaresco (Gallina). In 2000 La Spinetta bought land in Barolo and set up a brand new winery to produce their Campè Barolo. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 18 in Stock
La Spinetta, 2017
Barolo - Vigneto Garretti, Piedmont *** 94/100 - James Suckling***
La Spinetta is one Piedmont’s iconic modern wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. La Spinetta was founded in 1977 by Giuseppe Rivetti who established the original winery at Castagnole Lanze. Since then it is the second generation, spearheaded by Giorgio Rivetti, that has put La Spinetta on the map with the development of vineyards and estates, talented winemaking and an endless desire to try new things.
La Spinetta started in 1977 but its modern reputation was made in 1995 with the introduction of La Spinetta’s now famous Barbaresco (Gallina). In 2000 La Spinetta bought land in Barolo and set up a brand new winery to produce their Campè Barolo. …
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 54 in Stock
La Spinetta, 2017
La Spinetta - Barolo Vigneto Garretti, Piedmont MAGNUM in Original Wooden Case ***94 Points- James Suckling***
La Spinetta wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. La Spinetta was founded in 1977 by Giuseppe Rivetti who established the original winery at Castagnole Lanze. Since then it is the second generation, spearheaded by Giorgio Rivetti, that has put La Spinetta on the map with the development of vineyards and estates, talented winemaking and an endless desire to try new things.
La Spinetta started in 1977 but its modern reputation was made in 1995 with the introduction of La Spinetta’s now famous Barbaresco (Gallina). In 2000 La Spinetta bought land in Barolo and set up a brand new winery to produce their Campè Barolo. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 15 in Stock
Massolino, 2017
Massolino Serralunga, Barolo, Piedmont
95 - Wine Enthusiast
*** 17/20 Points- JancisRobinson.com ***
*** 92 Points- Wine Advocate ***
The 2017 Massolino Barolo grapes come from different vineyards and this gives them a broad and variable spectrum of perfumes, ranging from tempting spicy notes to those of a sweeter, floral and fruity nature.
Flavour: a variety of sensations, with a full-bodied, classic and well structured wine which ages well and perfectly represents the important character of our land. It is best to decant and serve it at temperatures between 18-20°C.
It achieves its best expression when served with red meats, particularly game, and with dishes dressed with truffle. It is also excellent with fresh egg pasta and meat sauce, and with risotto, as well as medium-mature cow’s milk and goat’s milk cheeses. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 18 in Stock
Massolino, 2017
Massolino - Barolo Margheria, Piedmont ***96 - Wine Enthusiast*** ***93 Points- Wine Advocate***
The Cru is located in Serralunga d'Alba, at an altitude of around 280 metres above sea level. It occupies an area of about one and a half hectares.
Purchased by our family in the 1970s, Margheria is one of the most celebrated MGA in Serralunga.
With south-westerly exposure, the average age of the vines is around 40 years.
The soil composition gives the wines elegance, with mineral and spicy notes accompanied by potency and longevity.
Barolo DOCG Margheria draws much of its character from calcareous soil, with a slightly higher percentage of sand than in our other subzones. Made for the first time in 1985, it has great ageing potential, like the great Barolo wines of Serralunga. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 12 in Stock
Massolino, 2017
Massolino Parussi, Barolo, Piedmont 96 Points Wine Enthusiast 94 Points Wine Advocate
To Produce Barolo DOCG Parussi, Massolino left the confines of Serralunga, choosing a vineyard in Castiglione Falletto. Thanks to the characteristics of Nebbiolo, a grape variety capable of capturing the differences in microclimate and soil composition and translating them into sensations, the result astonished us. Structured, important, austere.
Altitude: 290 m above sea level.
Total surface area: 1.65 hectares.
Soil composition: mixed consistency.
Average age of vines: 40 years.
First year of production: 2007
Vinification and ageing: traditional Barolo with long fermentation and maceration in oak fermenters (“tini”) at temperatures around 30°C; …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 13 in Stock
Massolino, 2017
Massolino - Barolo, Parafada, Piedmont ***92 Points- Wine Advocate***
Massolino- Barolo DOCG Parafada.
This perfectly embodies the spirit of Serralunga. Its grapes come from our oldest vineyard, planted with vines that are about sixty years old.
Appearance: deep garnet red with bright hues which naturally evolve with age.
Bouquet: intense, very complex, offering a wide range of notes; with remarkable red fruit combined with floral and spicy hints. Especially after a few years of ageing, this Barolo shows all the elegance and charm that only Nebbiolo grapes can offer.
Flavour: robust, rich and austere. It perfectly reflects the great complexity of the soil in Serralunga d’Alba. …
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Price: £95.00
Stock: 11 in Stock
Massolino, 2017
Massolino - Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda *** 92 Points- Wine Enthusiast ***
Massolino Barolo 2017 Riserva Vigna Rionda is a concentrated red wine with a complex bouquet of floral, red fruit and spicy aromas over a balsamic and mineral background. On the palate it is voluminous, velvety and round. A medium to full-bodied wine with silky tannins, noticeable acidity and a long, balsamic finish.
Vigna Rionda.. A very particular place for Barolo, which expresses something special, visceral and overwhelming.
Finding a rational explanation for what makes Vigna Rionda such a special Barolo is impossible. What are the characteristics of Vigna Rionda? Which microelements, which soil composition, …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 24 in Stock
Pocas, 2017
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
Single Bottle In Gift Case
Review Scores
*** 17.5+/20 Jancis Robinson ***
Tasting Notes A masterpiece - even better than the outstanding 2015. Classic Pocas, drier and less sweet that the English shippers. Deep ruby colour. Aroma of great aromatic intensity where floral aromas predominate, ripe fruit and compote. Silky, elegant and balanced. Very expressive mouth with fruity and persistent finish. Tasted April 2019.
Serving Tips & Storage When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. Serve at room temperature on its own or with steak and blue cheese sauce or vintage mature blue cheeses such as stilton Cashel Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Saint Augur Blue. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 8 in Stock
Quinta de la Rosa, 2017
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
Quinta de La Rosa is a small estate in the heart of the Port wine-growing region in Alto Douro, near Pinhao, owned and operated by the Bergqvist family.
The Quinta and its vineyards were given to the Bergqvist family as a Christening present by the Feuerheerds, who established the property in 1906.
It remains one of the few Single Quinta where the vineyards start at the bank of the Douro and rise 450 meters to the towering top of the mountain. From the river's edge to the top, one passes through 11 different microclimates. This gives La Rosa great flexibility to add variety and complexity to its Ports. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 46 in Stock
Quinta do Noval, 2017
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
Review Scores
*** 97/100 - James Suckling ***
*** 17.5+ /20 Richard Mayson ***
*** 97/100 Vinous (Neil Martin) ***
*** 17.5/20 - Jancis Robinson ***
Christian Seely (MD Noval) believes the 2017s "to be exceptional":
“I consider these wines to be among the best that I have known during my time at Quinta do Noval. The decision to declare them was a very easy one. As is well known, at Quinta do Noval, we do not hesitate to make small declarations of our Vintage Ports even in years which are not being generally declared, provided that the quality is excellent. But the 2017 is clearly an exceptional year which I believe will be remembered as one of the historic Vintage Port declarations of Quinta do Noval. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 36 in Stock
Quinta do Vale Meao, 2017
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
This is a vintage port produced solely from the exceptional vineyards of the Quinta do Vale Meao in the Douro Superior.
This historic Estate, founded in 1877 by the legendary Port producer Dona Antonia Adelaide Ferreira and now owned by her great great grandson Francisco Javier de Olazabal, is situated in the wild upper reaches of the Douro and has consistently produced top quality grapes. The Quinta has consistently released outstanding quality Vintage Ports that have rated highly in tastings and awards.
TASTING NOTE
The typical method of treading the grapes in granite lagares allowed for the expression of all the amazing characteristics of this vintage: opulent aromas, …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 14 in Stock
Quinta do Vesuvio, 2017
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
Review Scores
*** 17.5/20 - Richard Mayson ***
*** 95/100 - James Suckling ***
*** 92/100 - Vinous Neil Martin ***
*** 18.5/20 Jancis Robinson ***
Technical Sheets
Vesuvio 2017 Vintage Port Technical Sheets
Tasting Note
This is a powerful, attention-grabbing wine, with taut muscularity. It offers magnificent aromas of rockrose, mint and hints of ginger. The substantial palate is full with expressive black fruit notes lifted by peppery schist tannins (the ‘seasoning’ provided by the Sousa?o). The long, lingering aftertaste indicates impressive ageing potential. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 47 in Stock
Quinta do Vesuvio, 2017
Vintage Port
Tappit Hen (2.25 L)
Please note that this is for a rare Tappit Hen 2.25L Format
Review Scores
*** 17.5/20 - Richard Mayson ***
*** 95/100 - James Suckling ***
*** 92/100 - Vinous Neil Martin ***
*** 18.5/20 Jancis Robinson ***
Technical Sheets
Vesuvio 2017 Vintage Port Technical Sheets
Tasting Note
This is a powerful, attention-grabbing wine, with taut muscularity. It offers magnificent aromas of rockrose, mint and hints of ginger. The substantial palate is full with expressive black fruit notes lifted by peppery schist tannins (the ‘seasoning’ provided by the Sousa?o). …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Quinta do Vesuvio Capela, 2017
Capela Vintage Port
Single Bottle 75cl
99/100 James Suckling
Review Scores
*** 99/100 James Suckling***
*** 18.5/20 Richard Mayson ***
*** 18.5/100 - Jancis Robinson ***
Vesuvio Capela 2017 Vintage Port Technical Sheets
Tasting Note
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 Sousa?o comes through in a spicy seasoning that underscores the wine’s remarkable freshness. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Ramos Pinto, 2017
Vintage Port
Presented in Leather Effect Gift Box
*** 17/20 Jancis Robinson ***
***95 Points- Wine Advocate***
Tasting Note
Deep and opaque purple centre with a narrow scarlet outer rim. A complex and mature bouquet dominated by black fruit, cherry plum and blackcurrant which surround notes of chocolate and liquorice. Delicate aromas of violets and touches of bergamot.
On the palate this is a powerful win, with density and great volume. Silky tannins are well integrated with the highly concentrated fruit. A fresh and almost never ending finish.
Jorge Rosas, CEO of Ramos Pinto, has said 2017 is “an exceptional year – the 2017s are without a doubt up there with our best vintages. We always listen to the vines and what they tell us, that has always been the Ramos way, and in 2017 we had fantastic quality in the vineyards. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 15 in Stock
Ramos Pinto, 2017
Vintage Port
Quinta da Ervamoira
Presented in Original Gift Box
*** 17.5/20 Jancis Robinson ***
***94 Points (MS)- Wine Advocate***
Tasting Note
Very deep colour with violet reflexes. lively and intense aromas of raspberry, strawberry and forest fruit. Hints of rock-rose, black pepper and cocoa.
Full bodied with a gripping tannin structure which is alive, dense and has fresh fruit flavours searing through. a very long and enjoyable finish.
Deep and opaque purple centre with a narrow scarlet outer rim. A complex and mature bouquet dominated by black fruit, cherry plum and blackcurrant which surround notes of chocolate and liquorice. Delicate aromas of violets and touches of bergamot.
On the palate this is a powerful win, with density and great volume. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 8 in Stock
Recioto, 2017
Spada - Dulcis
"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £27.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Symington Family Estates, 2017
Symington Vintage Port Collection Graham's Stone Terraces | Graham's | Dow's | Warre's | Cockburn | Vesuvio Please allow 7 days for delivery
A beautiful, limited-edition presentation case containing 6 bottles of 2017 Vintage Ports from Symington Family Estates, including the 100 Point Grahams Stone Terraces. This is the only stock of Grahams Stone Terraces we have.
This is a very limited edition – Only 500 individually numbered cases (6 x 75cl) have been produced for their global markets, with only a fraction of these allocated to the UK.
6x75cl Case Offered DUTY PAID, INCLUDING VAT AND DELIVERY
- Grahams Stone Terraces
- Warres
- Dow's
- Grahams
- Cockburn
- Vesuvio
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 2017
Vintage Port
Magnum
Review scores
*** 18.5/20 Jancis ***
*** 98/100 - Vinous ***
*** 18+? - Mayson ***
Tasting notes
Opaque black at the centre with a narrow purple rim. Uncompromisingly Taylor’s in style, elegant and precise. The nose is threaded with very fine, linear fruit, heady and complex but restrained by a graphite minerality. Quinta da Vargellas has imprinted its signature fragrance of violets, which hangs like a scented veil over the wine, and there are discreet terroir notes of citrus, wild herbs and gumcistus. The nose is still reserved and discreet but there is impressive depth and background, as well as hints of complexities still to emerge with time. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 2017
Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage Port
Single Bottle
Review Scores
*** 18.5/20 - Jancis ***
*** 96+/100 - Vinous ***
*** 18.5+/20 - Mayson ***
Tasting Notes
In addition to a classic Taylor’s Vintage, Taylor’s has announced that it will bottle a Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage Port from the exceptional 2017 harvest. This will be only the eighth Vargellas Vinha Velha ever to be released and quantities are very limited. As usual, it is an extraordinary wine, a showcase of the old vines’ ability to deliver multiple layers and dimensions of aroma.”
TASTING NOTES.
Impenetrable ruby black core and narrow purple rim. As usual with the Vargellas Vinha Velha, …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 2017
Vintage Port
Double Magnum (300 cl) Single Bottle
Please allow 5 days for delivery.
Double Magnum (300 cl) Including Duty Vat and delivery
Review scores
*** 18.5/20 Jancis ***
*** 98/100 - Vinous ***
*** 18+? - Mayson ***
Tasting notes
Opaque black at the centre with a narrow purple rim. Uncompromisingly Taylor’s in style, elegant and precise. The nose is threaded with very fine, linear fruit, heady and complex but restrained by a graphite minerality. Quinta da Vargellas has imprinted its signature fragrance of violets, which hangs like a scented veil over the wine, and there are discreet terroir notes of citrus, wild herbs and gumcistus. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Tokaji, 2017
Dobogó, Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 50cl
Dobogó is a small, family-run winery which operates on five hectares of first-growth vineyards in the volcanic heartland of Tokaj, near the village of Mád. Dobogó is co-owned by Izabella Zwack and winemaker Attila Domokos, who share the same vision of presenting to Hungary and the world their fresh, vibrant, exciting expression of Tokaji wines – both in the ‘aszú’ style and the drier styles – while remaining faithful to Tokaj’s historic tradition of excellence.
The vineyards, planted with Furmint, Hárslevelű and Muscat Lunel atop soils of volcanic origin, are farmed using biodynamic principles. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 9 in Stock
Vietti, 2017
Vietti - Ravera, Piedmont ***16.5/20 JancisRobinson.com***
Located in the heart of the Langhe hills, at the top of the village of Castiglione Falletto, the Vietti wine cellar was founded in the late 1800s by Carlo Vietti. The estate has gradually grown over the course of time, and today the vineyards include some of the most highly-prized terroirs within the Barolo winegrowing area.
Designation: Barolo D.O.C.G.
Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
Winemaking: The grapes are selected from the single vineyard Ravera in Novello, planted with roughly 4,500 units per hectare. The vines have an average age of 28 years with the oldest part planted in 1935. The roughly 3-hectare vineyard is a wonderful hill with a south-western exposure and a clay-limestone soil. …
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Price: £199.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Vietti, 2017
Vietti - Lazzarito, Piedmont ***94 Points- Wine Spectator***
Designation: Barolo D.O.C.G.
Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
Winemaking: The grapes are sourced from the single vineyard Lazzarito in Serralunga d’Alba, with about 4,500 plants per hectare. The vines have an average age of 38 years. Lazzarito is a wonderful amphitheater facing south-west, with a soil made of clay-limestone. Our overall surface stretches for about 2 hectares. Fermentation lasts about 4 weeks in stainless steel tanks with skin contact. This time includes the pre- and post- fermentative maceration with the traditional submerged cap method. Malolactic fermentation takes place in oak.. …
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Price: £199.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Vietti, 2017
Vietti - Brunate, Piedmont 96 Points James Suckling
Designation: Barolo D.O.C.G.
Grape Variety: Nebbiolo, 100%
The grapes come from the historic MGA “Brunate” vineyard in the municipality of La Morra, located on the southern slope towards Barolo. Limestone- and clay-rich soil (Marls of Saint Agatha) and an altitude between 300 and 400 m asl. The average age of the Guyot-cultivated vines is 50 years, and there is a density of around 4600 plants per hectare.
Winemaking: Grapes harvested by hand on 7 October 2019. After gentle pressing, the juice fermented for around three weeks in a steel tank, in contact with the skins. This period included pre- and post-ferment maceration, involving the traditional submerged-cap method. …
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Price: £229.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Vietti, 2017
Vietti - Castiglione, Piedmont
***94 Points- James Suckiling***
Designation: Barolo D.O.C.G.
Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
Winemaking: The grapes are selected from very important small vineyards in the Barolo region. The vines are between 10 and 43 years old, planted in a clay-limestone soil and trained with the Guyot system. The average density is roughly 4,500 plants per hectare. All the different single vineyards are vinified and aged separately with slightly different processes to highlight the typical characteristics of each “terroir”.
Aging: The wine is aged for about 30 months in oak casks and barriques; all parcels are then carefully blended before bottling. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 31 in Stock
Warre's Vintage Port, 2017
Vintage Port
Single Bottle (75cl)
*** 18/20 - Richard Mayson ***
*** 98/100 - James Suckling ***
*** 18/20 - Jancis Robinson ***
Review Scores
*** 18/20 - Richard Mayson ***
*** 98/100 - James Suckling ***
*** 18/20 - Jancis Robinson ***
technical Sheets
Warre's 2017 Vintage Port Technical Sheets
Tasting note
Warre’s 2017 has bright floral aromas of roses and violets, typical of the Touriga Nacional and also of rockrose, which is a feature of the Touriga Franca. On the palate the wine is full and plummy with amazing concentration and buoyant freshness delivering flavours of black cherries and blackberries. Layers of complexity are gradually revealed with a remarkable full-bodied structure. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 8 in Stock
Ramos Pinto, 2017
Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro
*** 90 Points- Decanter Silver Award Winner ***
If you are looking for a ready to drink port that is close to a vintage style at the fraction of the price, look no further. This Ramos Pinto Late Bottled Vintage Port comes from the exceptional 2017 vintage and has spent 4-7 years maturing in cask, perfectly ready to enjoy now.
The 2017 Ramos Pinto Late Bottled Vintage Port is unfiltered and comes from one single year and one single harvest. Whereas its richer cousin, the Vintage, is bottled in the second year, this wine is bottled in the fourth year. Smoother than the Vintage, more developed and easier to drink. It is a powerful, defiant, full-bodied and harmonious wine. …
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Price: £28.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 2017
Vintage Port
Impériale (600 cl)
Please allow 10 days for delivery.
Impériale (600 cl) Including Duty Vat and delivery
Review scores
*** 18.5/20 Jancis ***
*** 98/100 - Vinous ***
*** 18+? - Mayson ***
Tasting notes
Opaque black at the centre with a narrow purple rim. Uncompromisingly Taylor’s in style, elegant and precise. The nose is threaded with very fine, linear fruit, heady and complex but restrained by a graphite minerality. Quinta da Vargellas has imprinted its signature fragrance of violets, which hangs like a scented veil over the wine, and there are discreet terroir notes of citrus, wild herbs and gumcistus. The nose is still reserved and discreet but there is impressive depth and background, as well as hints of complexities still to emerge with time. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: Out of Stock