Wine
Wine
Cockburn’s 1970 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
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
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
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
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
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
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 Vesuvio Vintage Port 1990
Portuguese Fortified
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 1977 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
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
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.
Warre’s 1977 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
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.
Quinta do Noval 1991 Nacional Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Sweet raisin and fragrant perfume open over deep, nearly opaque colour, with strawberry, molasses and blackberry building in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is concentrated and structured, combining powerful tannins with fine balance and a distinctive balsamic note. Youthful energy carries through the firm, lingering finish.
Croft 1970 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
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.
Cockburn’s 1967 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
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.
Quarles Harris 2000 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Black cherry, damson and cassis lead with violet, dark chocolate and liquorice. Full-bodied and polished, the palate carries concentrated dark fruit over firm, velvety tannins, while fresh acidity keeps the sweetness in balance. Warm spice and a subtle eucalyptus lift frame the long, warming finish, where plum and savoury depth linger.
Taylor Fladgate 1997 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
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
Portuguese Fortified
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
Portuguese Fortified
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
Portuguese Fortified
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
Portuguese Fortified
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.
Smith Woodhouse 2003 Vintage Port 1.5L
Portuguese Fortified
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.
Quarles Harris 1970 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
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.
Smith Woodhouse 2003 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
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.
Gould Campbell 1977 Vintage Port Magnum
Portuguese Fortified
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
Portuguese Fortified
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.
Sandeman Quinta do Vau 1988 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
At a mature peak, the colour is medium-dark ruby with an amber edge. Toffee, roasted coffee, fudge and cherry lead the bouquet, with ginger, cacao, liquorice and tobacco adding complexity. Sweet but balanced, the medium-bodied palate is elegant and ready to enjoy, finishing long with butterscotch and warm spice. Stand upright and decant carefully before serving.
Quinta do Noval 1985 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
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
Portuguese Fortified
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.
Dow’s 2016 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Black cherry and cassis form a deep, concentrated core, lifted by clove, violet and blood orange. Smoke, tobacco, fig and molasses add savoury complexity as the wine opens. Firm, fine tannins and a bright line of acidity keep the full palate focused and fresh, carrying the dark fruit into a long, driven finish. Best decanted and served with blue cheese.
Messias NV 10-Year-Old Dry White Port
Portuguese Fortified
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.