Portugal
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.
Poças 2009 Late Bottled Vintage Port
Blackberry jam and cassis lead with dried fig, raisin and a gentle savoury warmth. Full-bodied and sweet, the palate is rounded and balanced, carrying ripe dark fruit without losing definition. Chocolate, spice and a measured fortified richness extend through the smooth, graceful and persistent 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.
Graham’S 1970 Vintage Port
Stewed plum, black cherry and dried fig open with rose petal, walnut, cedar and a touch of caramel. Rich, ripe berry fruit fills the palate, balanced by medium tannins and enough freshness to keep the mature sweetness defined. Coffee and leather emerge on the long, gentle finish. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton or walnut tart.
Smith Woodhouse 1977 Vintage Port 1.5L
Floral aromas and dark fruit lead a concentrated, full-bodied style, with warm spice and dark chocolate adding depth. The palate is medium-sweet and firmly structured, its mature richness carried by balanced freshness and fine, settled tannins. The finish is long and composed. The larger format should be stood upright and decanted carefully before serving with blue cheese or walnuts.
Taylor Fladgate 1966 Vintage Port
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.
Smith Woodhouse 2003 Vintage Port 1.5L
Violet, wild herbs and pepper lift a deep core of blackberry, black plum and dark cherry. Rich and powerful, the palate combines ripe fruit with tightly packed tannins, savoury spice and a measured mineral freshness. Dark chocolate and molasses add depth to the long, structured finish. The magnum should be stood upright and decanted carefully before serving.
Taylor Fladgate 2009 Vintage Port 375 mL
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.
Fonseca NV Ruby Port
Black cherry and cassis fill the nose, joined by ripe plum and a subtle floral note. Full-bodied and sweet without losing shape, the palate carries dark berry fruit through velvety texture and firm, well-integrated tannins. Freshness keeps the richness composed, leading to a long, generous and fruit-driven finish.
Fonseca NV Tawny Port
Villa Oeiras NV 7-Year-Old Carcavelos
Clear amber-topaz in colour, with peach, apricot and sweet orange joined by dried stone fruit, honeysuckle and gentle toasted nuts. The palate is smooth and generous, balancing caramel and almond richness with vibrant acidity and a faint coastal salinity. Velvety without becoming heavy, it finishes clean, persistent and quietly complex, with fruit and nuttiness in equal measure.
Villa Oeiras NV 15-Year-Old Carcavelos
Dried sultana and apricot lead into bitter orange, roasted hazelnut and a quiet trace of sea smoke. The palate is concentrated and velvety, with sweet rancio spice and polished oak richness held in check by elegant acidity. A subtle saline-mineral thread keeps the wine energetic, carrying dried fruit and warm spice through a long, resonant finish.
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.
Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port
Dark cherry, plum and blackcurrant lead, with cocoa, dried herbs and warm spice adding savoury depth. Rich and full, the palate balances generous sweetness with supple tannins and well-judged acidity, keeping the dense fruit composed. A light smoky note gathers through the finish, which remains smooth, persistent and distinctly satisfying without feeling heavy.
Smith Woodhouse 2003 Vintage Port
Crushed violet, bergamot and wild herbs lift a brooding core of black plum, blackberry and boysenberry. Powerful and rich, the palate combines ripe perfumed fruit with peppery spice, cigar box and tightly packed tannins. Dark chocolate and molasses deepen the long, structured finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or dark chocolate.
Ramos Pinto NV 30 Year Old Tawny Port
Amber with orange, garnet and subtle green highlights, opening on dried fruit, vanilla, cinnamon and cocoa. Fresh, fine and delicate on entry, the palate layers ripe dried fruit with almond and hazelnut. Graceful vanilla, warm spice and measured sweetness extend through the long, balanced and lingering finish.
Gould Campbell 1977 Vintage Port Magnum
Deep ruby in colour, with ripe blackberry, red cherry and violet lifted by sweet spice and dark chocolate. The palate is smooth and satin-textured, yet still firm, carrying bramble fruit, tobacco and pepper through dense, well-integrated tannins. A long, warming finish leaves dark fruit, spice and a mineral freshness.
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.
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.
Cockburn’s 1985 Vintage Port
Dense black cherry and blackcurrant lead a generous aroma, with anise and warm spice adding definition. The palate is powerful and opulent, yet carried by well-integrated tannins that keep the fruit composed. Savoury depth builds beneath the sweetness without turning heavy. The finish is persistent and warming, leaving currant, liquorice, spice and a firm, polished impression.