Portugal
Portugal
Quinta da Costa do Pinhão 2015 Peladosa
Portuguese Red
$91.99
Fresh and mineral-led, with sapid plum and wild raspberry unfolding alongside rock rose, graphite, worn leather and beeswax. The palate carries ample yet finely placed tannins, giving the old-vine fruit structure without obscuring its energy. Pink peppercorn and schist-like mineral detail linger through a vibrant, savoury and persistent finish.
Parras Wines 2020 Cavalo Negro Red
Portuguese Red
$44.99
Soft, ripe and spicy, this Portuguese red is generously textured. Black fruit and acidity shine through an open structure, and the palate remains easy to drink. Ripe fruit and spice give the wine a generous character, while acidity stays clearly present within its open shape. It is a direct, dark-fruited style built around texture, freshness, spice and openness.
Caves Sao Joao 1992 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
Portuguese Red
$148.99
Dark fruit and forest-floor aromas lead to dark cherry, mixed berries, leather and a light balsamic edge. Soft tannins give the palate an easy, mature shape, while surprisingly bright acidity keeps the fruit defined and the medium-length finish fresh. Stand upright before opening and pour carefully around sediment; the balance suggests a bottle holding its age with quiet assurance.
Caves Sao Joao 1990 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
Portuguese Red
$117.99
Flint, steel and damp earth lead into autumn leaf, tarragon, cherry pit, espresso, tart red berry, fresh cigar tobacco and damson plum. Lean and elegant rather than fruit-driven, the palate has clean, softened acidity and an austere, savoury line. A short decant helps it open. Serve with duck, grouse or salmon, and handle the mature cork and sediment with care.
Caves Sao Joao 1987 Porta dos Cavaleiros Tinto
Portuguese Red
$127.99
Complex fruit aromas lead a full-bodied, richly structured palate, with the depth expected of a mature Dão red. Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Jaen and Alfrocheiro form the blend, giving the wine a layered, traditional profile. Handle the bottle gently, stand it upright before opening, and serve with roast lamb, braised beef, mushrooms or firm cheese.
Caves Sao Joao 1982 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
Portuguese Red
$129.99
Light garnet with pronounced bricking opens slowly into dried red cherry, currant, hickory, mulch, wet hay, sweet cedar and worn leather. The palate is mature but alive, with resolved tannins and medium acidity carrying savoury red fruit, tobacco, coffee bean and cigar-box detail. Give it twenty to thirty minutes in the glass; stand upright beforehand and open carefully, as older corks may be fragile.
Caves Sao Joao 1989 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros Reserva
Portuguese Red
$129.99
Brick-garnet in colour, with cherry and strawberry moving into dried herbs, baked gingerbread, leather and a gently earthy savoury tone. The palate remains bright, carrying red fruit and raisined nuance on a firm line of acidity, while mature bottles may show a touch of oxidation. Stand upright before opening, pour carefully, and serve with roast pork, mushrooms or braised dishes.
Caves Sao Joao 1987 Frei Joao Bairrada
Portuguese Red
$125.99
Deep garnet with a brick-orange rim leads into dried blackcurrant, cherry and plum, layered with cedar, tobacco, leather, graphite, forest floor and dried herbs. Silky, fully integrated tannins meet fresh acidity, carrying savoury plum, cigar box and earthy spice through a long, composed finish. Stand upright for a day before opening, then decant gently and serve slightly cool.
Caves Sao Joao 1978 Frei Joao Bairrada Magnum
Portuguese Red
$369.99
Brick-edged and fully mature, with leather, iodine and damp forest-floor aromas leading into dried cherry and further woodland detail. The palate remains surprisingly fresh, with fully resolved tannins and a seamless transition into a long, lingering finish. Bottle condition will matter at this age; stand upright, open with care and assess before decanting. Serve with roast game or mushroom dishes.
Real Companhia Velha NV Oiro da Cepa Port
Portuguese Fortified
$69.99
Liquorice and raisin lead with burnt caramel, honey and a subtle lemongrass lift. The palate is full-bodied and mature, balancing generous sweetness with firm structure and impressive depth. Almond, dark fruit and a polished savoury note carry through the long, warming, layered and complex finish.
Rozès 2005 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$229.99
Dark ruby with a mature amber rim, opening on mulberry, liquorice, fudge and cocoa. Marzipan and roasted coffee add aromatic depth. Medium-bodied, sweet and finely balanced on the palate, it feels mature and composed rather than heavy. The chocolate and coffee tones gather through a complex, attractive finish that is long, elegant and quietly generous.
Columbus Commemoration Crusted Port
Portuguese Fortified
$199.99
Liquorice, raisin and dark fruit lead a still-youthful nose, with boot polish, lemongrass and dark chocolate adding unusual savoury detail. The palate is rich and structured, balancing ripe plum and blackberry with firm grip and a silky texture. Complex and persistent through the finish, it is best decanted carefully before serving with blue cheese or chocolate.
Burmester 1989 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$229.99
Forest berries and sweet dark fruit rise with cinnamon, chocolate and a faint dried-leaf note. The palate is smooth and pleasantly sweet, its freshness and silky tannins keeping the mature fruit lively and refined. Soft spice carries through a gentle, lingering finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese, dark chocolate or a nut-based dessert.
Graham’s 1990 Malvedos Centenary Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$229.99
Blackberry, black cherry and plum rise from the glass with violet, liquorice and warm spice. The palate is rich and concentrated, balancing generous sweetness with firm, polished tannins and a cool mineral line. Chocolate and dried fruit emerge through a long, fragrant finish that remains composed and remarkably youthful.
Taylor Fladgate 1994 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$424.99
Blackberry, blackcurrant and violet rise from a deep, focused bouquet, with fig, liquorice and warm spice adding complexity. Full-bodied and firmly structured, the palate carries concentrated cassis and ripe dark fruit with freshness and poise. The finish is long, sumptuous and gently spiced. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Cockburn’s 1970 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$429.99
Fully mature and composed, with black cherry, wild blackberry and dried fig moving into kirsch, violet and a gentle herbal lift. The palate is smooth and measured rather than overtly sweet, with settled richness and a fine thread of black pepper. Orange-peel oil brings freshness to the close. The finish is warming and persistent, leaving dark fruit, spice and polished bottle-aged complexity.
Taylor Fladgate 1970 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$449.99
Liquorice and raisin open with boot polish, lemongrass and a savoury trace of wet wood. Full-bodied and powerful, the palate layers sweet red and dark cherry fruit with orange peel, warm spice and a mineral undertone. Firm tannins have softened into the fruit, carrying dried fig and spice through an exceptionally long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or walnuts.
Croft 1963 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$499.99
Dried fig, plum and raisin aromas unfold with spice, dark chocolate, tobacco and leather. Silky and harmonious on the palate, it carries mature dark fruit through lively acidity and fully integrated tannins, with a delicate sweetness rather than heaviness. The finish is long, elegant and warming. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Quinta do Vale D. Maria 2000 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$139.99
Deep purple-red in colour, with concentrated aromas of ripe raspberry and black cherry. The palate is powerful yet composed, bringing dense mature fruit over ripe, finely textured tannins. Freshness keeps the sweetness balanced, while the fruit remains clear through a very long finish. Stand upright, decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Quinta do Vale D. Maria 1997 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$129.99
Cacao and dark chocolate lead a mature bouquet, joined by mint, dried herbs and a subtle savoury edge. Medium-bodied and balanced, the palate combines sweet fruit with round tannins and measured freshness. The finish is long, complex and gently bittersweet. Stand upright and decant carefully, then serve slightly cool with walnuts, blue cheese or dark chocolate.
Smith Woodhouse 1992 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$179.99
Dark cherry, blackberry and dried fig mingle with toffee, cocoa, cedar and warm spice. Full-bodied and smooth, the palate is sweet and rounded, with ripe dark fruit held by integrated structure rather than heaviness. Liquorice and earthy notes carry through a gently warming finish. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Quinta do Vesúvio 1990 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$275.99
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.
Delaforce 2001 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$275.99
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.
Gould Campbell 1997 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$275.99
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.