Port
Fonseca NV Tawny Port
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.
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.
Messias NV 10-Year-Old Dry White Port
Vanilla and warm spice lead with a floral lift and hints of nutmeg. The palate is dry and golden, combining subtle oak with caramel, dried apricot and lively acidity. Fine wood ageing brings depth without heaviness, carrying honeyed fruit and gentle spice through a long, poised and refreshing finish.
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.
Ramos Pinto NV Adriano White Reserva Port
Pale gold and intensely aromatic, with ripe golden fruit, tropical notes and crystallized orange lifted by gentle spice. Full-bodied and luscious, the palate has mature richness without losing balance. A clean line of freshness gives the generous fruit definition, carrying the wine through a long, polished and quietly complex finish.
Messias NV 10-Year-Old Tawny Port
Raisin, dried fig and dates open with toasted nuts, caramel and dark spice. The palate is full and velvety, balancing mellow sweetness with enough acidity to remain fresh and composed. Walnut, marmalade and integrated oak deepen the long, smooth finish without obscuring the wine's lifted dried-fruit character.
Niepoort 2015 Late Bottled Vintage Port
Real Companhia Velha NV Oiro da Cepa 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.
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.
Poças 2016 Vintage Port
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.
Quinta do Vale D. Maria 1997 Vintage Port
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.
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo 1992 Vintage Port
Concentrated and firmly structured, with a mature profile that carries weight without losing composure. The palate shows breadth and gravity, while a clear sense of tension keeps the texture from feeling heavy. Richness is held in balance by freshness and measured sweetness. The finish is long, precise and persistent, emphasizing structure, balance and quiet authority over overt power.
Quinta do Vale D. Maria 2000 Vintage Port
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.
Quevedo 1992 Colheita Port 750 mL
Sun-dried fruit, candied orange and poached fruit meet cinnamon, grilled nuts, old wood and a quiet smoky note. The palate opens rich and full, then tightens through the middle as sweetness gives way to drier, more savoury detail. Bitter chocolate and warm spice add depth without obscuring the fruit. The finish is powerful, layered and very long, lingering on cinnamon, nuts and candied fruit.
Smith Woodhouse 1994 Vintage Port
An intense colour introduces a rich, concentrated style with a distinctive floral bouquet. Dark fruit fills the palate, framed by integrated tannins and enough freshness to keep the sweetness composed. Full-bodied and powerful without losing balance, it finishes with depth and persistence. Stand upright and decant carefully before serving with blue cheese, aged cheddar or walnuts.