Portugal
Portugal
Caves Sao Joao 1985 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
Portuguese Red
Mature dark cherry and red berry sit beneath tobacco, pencil lead, graphite and dark chocolate, with damp earth, mushroom and leather adding further savoury depth. Medium acidity and resolved tannins give the palate a gentle, evolved shape, while hints of mint, dried flowers and cured meat carry the finish. Bottle variation is expected; stand upright and decant carefully around sediment.
Croft 2011 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Blueberry, ripe dark berries and violet lead a deeply scented bouquet, with rock rose, blue slate and a touch of leather adding complexity. Full-bodied and velvety, the palate balances luscious fruit with fresh acidity and firm, integrated tannins. Long, structured and energetic, it finishes with floral and mineral lift. Pair with Stilton or dark chocolate.
Quinta do Noval 1963 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
At full maturity, the colour has softened to translucent ruby-tawny. Sweet strawberry and orange aromas lead into an elegant, balanced palate, where warm spice, a dry core and fine remaining tannins keep the fruit poised. The finish is long and gently warming. Bottle variation is possible at this age, so stand upright and decant carefully before serving.
Taylor Fladgate 1966 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Violet and ripe fig lead an elegant, fresh bouquet, joined by tobacco, cedar, pear and dried apricot. The palate is remarkably balanced, placing concentrated fruit within a firm mineral and tannic frame. Lively acidity keeps the texture poised, and the flavours continue with clarity through a long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or walnuts.
Taylor Fladgate 2009 Vintage Port 375 mL
Portuguese Fortified
Inky black with a purple rim, opening on concentrated woodland fruit, raspberry and plum. Citrus blossom, mint and lavender lift the dense core, while a mineral edge adds definition. The palate is powerful and richly fruited, supported by thick, sinewy tannins that draw the wine into a long, tightly structured finish. Decant carefully before serving with blue cheese.
Caves São João 1966 Aguardente Vínica Velhíssima
Portuguese Brandy
Vanilla and coconut lead a rich, concentrated aroma, followed by light smoke and the polished warmth of mature oak. The palate is intense and complex, with sweet, creamy nuances bringing softness to the spirit's firm structure. Subtle nuts add savoury depth and balance. The finish is long and composed, leaving vanilla, smoke, oak spice and gentle nuttiness.
Blandy’s 1968 Sercial Madeira
Portuguese Fortified
Mid-deep amber with an olive-green rim, opening on lifted smoke and a distinctly savoury note. The palate is dry but not austere, combining crystallised fruit with incisive acidity and remarkable intensity. Greengage brings a fresh, tart lift through the centre. The finish is mouthwatering and persistent, moving from fruit to fine woodsmoke and a final touch of savoury complexity.
Aveleda 2024 Vinho Verde
Portuguese White
Fresh orchard fruit and delicate citrus lead this young, balanced Vinho Verde, with a soft aroma and a lively, vibrant palate. Gentle pressing and cool fermentation preserve the clean fruit, while cold stabilization keeps the finish bright and refreshing. Serve well chilled as an aperitif, or with prawns, shellfish, light salads, grilled white fish or vegetable dishes.
Fonseca Bin 27 Reserve Port 200 mL
Portuguese Fortified
Blackberry, cassis, cherry and plum lead this full-bodied reserve Port, with spice adding depth to the dark-fruit core. Time in large oak vats rounds the palate, bringing a smooth, velvety texture, firm tannins and a persistent finish. It is ready to pour without decanting. Serve slightly cool with mature cheddar, dark chocolate or berry-based desserts.
Graham’s 10 Year Old Tawny Port 200 mL
Portuguese Fortified
Deep tawny colour accompanies complex nutty aromas, honey and figs. The palate carries rich, mature fruit flavours, a mellow texture and a long finish. Component wines mature in seasoned oak casks of 534 litres for an average of ten years. The house blends them to a consistent style. The finished Port contains twenty percent alcohol. Serve slightly chilled as an aperitif or after a meal.
Adega Ponte da Barca Pardalito Vinho Verde
Portuguese White
Ripe green apple, citrus and Sicilian lemon meet a floral note, white-fleshed fruit and refreshing acidity. The finish is citrus-led, fresh and lightly spritzy. Arinto, Loureiro and Trajadura form the blend. This dry non-vintage white comes from Vinho Verde in northwestern Portugal, carries nine and a half percent alcohol and is matured in stainless-steel tanks.
Cavalo Barão Premium Red Blend 1 L
Portuguese Red
Dark cherry, plum and dusty red-berry aromas accompany earth, spice and subtle chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, with red and dark fruit, soft tannins and modest structure. Smoked meat, thyme and gentle minerality appear in the persistent finish. Fermentation lasts about nine days in stainless steel, followed by six months in steel to preserve freshness.
Altano Douro Tinto
Portuguese Red
Deep crimson colour accompanies floral aromas and focused fresh fruit. The palate is full and silky, with red-fruit flavours, soft ripe tannins, spicy notes, freshness and balance. Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca form the blend. The wine is ready for immediate drinking, though it can continue developing for up to four years, and it is served between fourteen and seventeen degrees Celsius.
Esporão 2023 Pé Tinto Alentejo
Portuguese Red
Bright ruby colour accompanies young forest fruit. The palate is light, with good texture and fine tannins. Castelão, Trincadeira and Touriga Nacional form the blend. After destemming and crushing, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine then remains in stainless steel for four months. Alcohol is 13 percent, and the bottle is closed with a screwcap.
Esporão 2024 Pé Branco Alentejo
Portuguese White
Lemon and other citrus aromas accompany light fruit and a balanced line of acidity. Antão Vaz, Perrum and Arinto form this dry, medium-bodied white from Alentejo. Fermentation and ageing take place in stainless-steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Alcohol is 12.5 percent, and the bottle is closed with a screwcap. Fruit is selected from both estate and contracted vineyards to maintain consistent quality.
Silk & Spice 2022 Red Blend Douro
Portuguese Red
Deep ruby colour has a bright red rim. Ripe, cooked black fruit, sweet vanilla and mocha are present. The palate is rich and full, with balanced tannins and acidity and a long, smooth finish. Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet, Baga, Syrah and Tinta Roriz form the blend. Produced in Portugal’s Douro region, the wine contains 13.5 percent alcohol. Recommended service is between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius.
Cerejeiras 2023 Tinto Lisboa
Portuguese Red
Bright red colour accompanies ripe, soft red fruit and a fresh, approachable character. The palate is balanced, medium-bodied and structured. Castelão, Aragonez and Touriga Nacional form the blend, drawn from clay-based sites in Lisboa. The wine contains 13 percent alcohol. This is a gastronomic red, with suggested food pairings of fish, meat, cheese and pasta.
Niepoort 2021 Diálogo Douro Tinto
Portuguese Red
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Amarela form a red Douro blend. Ruby colour accompanies red-fruit and tea-leaf aromas, joined by pepper and a slate-like mineral note. The palate is fresh, structured and long, with integrated tannins. Medium body, black fruit, blueberry, spice and violet also characterize the dry style, which is suited to pork or grilled sausages.
Quevedo Tawny Port
Portuguese Fortified
Roasted almond, nougat, fig, orange peel and light fruitcake form an accessible tawny profile. The mouthfeel is soft, with rustic edges and a short finish carrying noticeable alcohol warmth. Touriga Nacional is joined by Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca and Tinta Cão. This non-vintage Port comes from Portugal's Douro Valley and can be served slightly chilled with fruitcake or crème caramel.
Miles Rainwater Medium Dry Madeira
Portuguese Fortified
Topaz colour with golden reflections leads to dried fruit, orange peel and wood. The palate is medium-dry, with refreshing citrus character and a long finish. Fermentation uses natural yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel before fortification. The wine then undergoes three months of heating and cooling, followed by three years in American oak. It contains eighteen percent alcohol.
Quinta da Pacheca 2022 Douro Branco
Portuguese White
Citrus colour leads to a young, floral aroma with exotic and white-fruit notes. The palate is fresh, fruit-driven and harmonious. This dry white is produced and bottled by Quinta da Pacheca in Portugal's Douro region. The estate is among the Douro properties long associated with bottling wine under its own label. Serve slightly chilled with poultry, clams, grilled fish, shellfish, salads or pasta.
Fiuza 2022 Oceanus Reserva Touriga Nacional & Alicante Bouschet
Portuguese Red
Deep ruby colour introduces aromas of violet and red fruit with notes of wood. The palate is full-bodied, with balanced acidity, velvety tannins and a long, structured finish. Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet grow on clay-limestone soils in the Tejo region. Vinification includes a pre-fermentation maceration for aromatic extraction and supple tannins. The wine contains between thirteen and fourteen percent alcohol.
Taylor Fladgate Fine White Port
Portuguese Fortified
Sweet fruit, honey and wood shape a rich, perfumed aroma. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, with a long, flavoursome finish. White grapes grow mainly on the upper terraces of the Douro Valley. Individual wines mature in wooden vats for about three years before blending. The blend includes Malvasia Fina, Viozinho, Esgana Cão, Rabigato and Gouveio, and contains twenty percent alcohol.
Poças 2024 Tongue Twister Vinho Verde Loureiro
Portuguese White
Bright straw-yellow colour shows green reflections. Intense citrus aromas meet floral nuances of orange blossom and acacia. The palate is fresh, with vibrant acidity, persistent citrus, a mineral touch and subtle white peach. The texture is silky and balanced, and the finish is long and refreshing. Made entirely from Loureiro, the grapes are selected in the field, harvested by hand and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats.
Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira 2022 Vidigueira Premium Tinto
Portuguese Red
Black fruit and ripe tannins define a rich, polished profile. Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet form the blend, and the wine contains 14 percent alcohol. Grapes are harvested by hand and fermented at controlled temperature. Maturation lasts six months in French and American oak. Red fruit, cocoa and vanilla are also present in the profile. The wine comes from Alentejo in Portugal.
Poças 2023 Tongue Twister WWW Douro Red
Portuguese Red
Wild fruit, liquorice and cocoa appear in the profile. The palate is silky, and the finish is long and fresh. The blend combines Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz from forty- to sixty-year-old vines on schist soils in Numão, Douro Superior. Grapes are harvested manually and selected in the vineyard. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel, with twenty percent matured in second-year French oak casks. The wine contains thirteen point six percent alcohol and is suitable for vegan diets.
Dow’s 2018 Late Bottled Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Blackberry and blueberry aromas are joined by mint. The substantial mouthfeel carries black-forest fruit, fleshy black plum, peppery tannins and fine acidity, with tobacco and tea in a long, dry finish. Grapes come from Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira and are trodden in modern lagares. The blend includes Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Sousão, Tinta Barroca and Tinta Roriz.
Titular 2019 Dão Tinto
Portuguese Red
Manual harvesting is followed by fermentation in vat. The red blend brings together Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen and Tinta Roriz. Its colour is youthful, balanced and bright, with red-fruit aromas and tannins in the profile. The wine comes from Portugal's Dão designation and carries thirteen percent alcohol. Manuel Vieira is the named winemaker for the cuvée.
Luis Pato 2023 Vinhas Velhas Branco
Portuguese White
Elegant fruit aromas appear with soft acidity, freshness and breadth. The blend contains fifty percent Bical, twenty-five percent Cercial and twenty-five percent Sercialinho. Hand-picked grapes grow in sandy soils. Juice from suction pressing matures in stainless steel. The name Vinhas Velhas refers to old vines. This dry, medium-bodied white comes from Portugal's Beiras region and carries 12.5 percent alcohol.