Portugal
S. Leonardo 40-Year-Old Tawny Port 750 mL
Mahogany-brown and richly aromatic, with raisin, ripe apricot and walnut at the centre. Caramelized citrus, syrup and a gentle wood-spice note add depth without obscuring the fruit. The palate is sweet and layered, balanced by enough acidity to keep the texture lively and precise. Nutty, dried-fruit flavours linger through the finish. Serve lightly chilled with chocolate desserts, blue cheese or toasted nuts.
Messias Quinta do Cachão 1970 Vintage Port 750 mL
Mature garnet in colour, with crème caramel, coffee and black tea rising from a complex, fully developed bouquet. The palate is full-bodied yet balanced, its sweetness held in check by freshness and a gently dry edge. Bright berry fruit lends lift through the middle, while fine savoury detail adds dimension. Elegant and composed, it finishes exceptionally long with lingering caramel, tea and mature fruit.
Quinta Do Vale Meao 2018 Douro
Deeply coloured and concentrated, with a layered aroma that unfolds without any single note dominating. The palate is vibrant and expansive, balancing ripe tannins, polished oak and a creamy texture with notable poise. Power builds through the centre yet never obscures the wine's elegance. The finish is very long and composed, carrying integrated wood, dark-toned depth and steady freshness.
Gould Campbell 1997 Vintage Port
Plum and ripe strawberry meet liquorice, cocoa and a subtle leafy note on a dark, focused nose. The palate is full and lightly sweet, with juicy fruit, firm tannins and a chewy, solid frame. Spice builds through the mid-palate before a long, structured finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or dark chocolate.
Delaforce 1977 Vintage Port
Violet and lavender rise above dried cherry, fig and sweet red fruit, with cinnamon, nutmeg, cedar and spiced chocolate adding mature complexity. The palate is medium-bodied and sweet, its resolved tannins carrying toffee, berry and a touch of cold tea. Balanced and persistent, it is ready to enjoy after careful decanting.
Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port 1990
Opaque and powerful, with blackberry, plum, ripe cherry and dark berry layered with dried leaf, cocoa and warm spice. The palate is broad yet balanced, combining concentrated fruit with integrated spirit, firm structure and a fresh line that keeps the sweetness composed. Long and resonant on the finish, it is excellent with blue cheese, dark chocolate or roasted nuts.
Croft 1967 Quinta da Roêda Vintage Port 750 mL
Deep ruby in the glass, opening with dark chocolate, black pepper, warm spice and black forest fruit. The palate is mouth-filling, with a sweet entry giving way to rich, ripe fruit and a lively thread of spice. Generous in texture yet still bright, it carries its mature character with notable energy. The finish is long and persistent, leaving dark fruit and sweet spice in balance.
Warre’s 1977 Vintage Port
Cassis, prune and ripe berry fruit lead an expressive bouquet, with rose petal, star anise and warm spice adding lift. Rich and fleshy on the palate, it combines velvety tannins with notable freshness, savoury depth and finely judged power. The finish is long, seamless and fruit-driven. Stand upright and decant carefully before serving with blue cheese or dark chocolate.
Quarles Harris 1970 Vintage Port
Coffee, tea, cocoa and dark chocolate rise from a mature ruby core, joined by ginger and the layered warmth of an old-fashioned grocer's shop. The palate remains full and composed, with rounded tannins, measured sweetness and developed complexity. Balanced, savoury and settled, it closes with a long, attractive finish.
Warre’s 1970 Vintage Port
Violet and red-fruit aromas rise from a mature deep-garnet colour, with plum and dark chocolate adding richness. The palate is full and voluptuous yet classically refined, supported by firm, settled tannins and a savoury bittersweet concentration. A long, plummy finish keeps the balance graceful. Stand upright and decant carefully before serving with Stilton or walnuts.
Taylor Fladgate 1997 Vintage Port
Cedar and dark berry fruit lead a dense, tightly woven bouquet, joined by black cherry, anise and dried fruit. Big and full-bodied, the palate combines rich sweetness with finesse, firm structure and a dry mineral edge. Raisin, fig and toasted nut notes linger through a long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or dark chocolate.
Blandy’s 10 Year Old Bual Madeira 3 L
Rich raisin, fig and orange-marmalade aromas sit over caramel, vanilla and toasted walnut. The palate is medium-sweet and concentrated, with maple-like depth balanced by Madeira's firm acidity, so the sweetness remains energetic rather than heavy. Dried fruit and gentle spice carry through a long, complex finish. Serve lightly chilled with blue cheese, nut tart or caramelized desserts, or pour a small glass after dinner.
Graham’s Vintage Port 1985
Deep at the core with a fine tawny rim, offering ripe plum, dark berries, fig and baking spice over a subtle nutty undertone. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate is remarkably soft, with integrated spirit, mellow tannins and enough freshness to hold the sweetness in balance. Persistent and composed on the finish, it pairs naturally with Stilton or walnut tart.
Quinta do Noval 1985 Vintage Port
Warm fruitcake, toasted cinnamon, sandalwood and blood orange form a mature, perfumed bouquet. The palate is silky and rounded, with sweet dark fruit, earthy spice and understated complexity held in elegant balance. This is fully developed rather than heavy, and ready to enjoy now. Stand upright, decant gently and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Dow’s 1977 Vintage Port
Black cherry liqueur, plum compote, fig and date lead a complex mature bouquet, with orange peel, cacao, espresso, violet and cedar adding detail. Silken but authoritative, the palate carries sweet dark fruit over lively acidity and velvety tannins. Walnut, liquorice and clove emerge through a long finish of cocoa and candied citrus. Decant carefully before serving.
Croft 1970 Vintage Port
Plum and dried blackberry open with black pepper, fig and a savoury coffee note. Medium-bodied and supple, the palate balances mature fruit with lively freshness and fine tannins, while liquorice, burnt toffee and raisin add depth. The finish is linear and gently warming. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese, walnuts or chocolate.
Fonseca 2003 Vintage Port 1.5 L
Deep in colour with a brick-red rim, opening on ripe cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant. Dark chocolate and cocoa add depth, while mint and warm spice bring lift. The palate is rich and powerful but remains harmonious, with crisp fruit and firm, silky tannins carrying the wine without heaviness. A softening texture suggests maturity, yet the structure remains clear through a long, expressive finish.
Fonseca 1985 Vintage Port
Blackberry, blackcurrant and raisin lead an inky, concentrated bouquet, with dark chocolate and a gentle savoury note adding depth. Full-bodied and round, the palate carries abundant fruit over thick, well-integrated tannins. A firm backbone keeps the sweetness composed, while the finish is long and velvety. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton or dark chocolate.
Cockburn’s 1967 Vintage Port
Deep garnet fading toward tawny at the rim, with dried cherry, fig and raisin layered over walnut, leather and cedar. Gentle spice and a floral-herbal lift give the mature fruit added dimension. The palate is smooth and settled, with sweetness and savoury detail held in balance. The finish is long and warming, leaving dried fruit, walnut, spice and polished bottle-aged depth.