Douro Valley
Douro Valley
Prats & Symington 2012 Chryseia Douro
Currant and lifted dark fruit meet dried flowers, tobacco and a cool mineral note. The palate is concentrated yet supple, with fresh acidity giving the wine clarity and energy. Fine-grained tannins provide shape without heaviness, while savoury earth and a faint saline edge add detail through the long, focused finish. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef, grilled mushrooms or firm aged cheese.
Quinta do Noval 2004 Nacional Vintage Port
Blackberry, blackcurrant and dark plum are lifted by violet, cranberry and a touch of citrus freshness. Liquorice, cistus, rosemary and incense add savoury aromatic detail. The palate is powerful and concentrated, yet the mineral line and bright acidity keep the sweetness controlled through a long finish. Decant for sediment and serve in small pours with blue cheese, dark chocolate or walnuts.
Quinta do Noval 1964 Nacional Vintage Port
Now fully mature, with a tawny-red colour and a layered nose of dried fig, currant, burnt toffee, coffee, cedar and warm baking spice. The palate is refined and gently sweet, with mellow wood tones, delicate acidity and a smooth, lingering finish. Fruit from a tiny parcel of ungrafted vines gives this rare Port its singular identity. Stand upright before opening, decant carefully for sediment and serve in small pours with blue cheese or walnuts.
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.
Vasques de Carvalho 2015 Oxum Tinto
Black cherry, blackcurrant and raspberry lead, with dark chocolate, roasted tones and a charcoal edge. The palate is full-bodied and fresh, its ripe fruit carried by firm, marked tannins rather than the soft, rounded profile previously shown. This is a structured Douro red with savoury depth and a persistent finish; serve with roast lamb, braised beef or game.
Mural de Favaios Moscatel do Douro
Floral aromas, honey and toasted apple lead a fresh, expressive bouquet, with marmalade and citrus peel adding depth. The palate is sweet yet balanced, combining smooth texture with bright aromatic lift and a poised, elegant finish. Serve well chilled as an aperitif, with fruit-based desserts or alongside a plate of toasted almonds.
Quinta do Vale Meão 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.
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida 2022 Eremitas Amón de Kélia
Golden in colour, with an enveloping nose of gentle toast and ripe orchard fruit. The palate is rounded and concentrated yet remains fresh, with a smooth mineral line through the finish. This 2022 Rabigato comes from the south-facing Amón de Kélia parcel in the Douro Superior, where schist and a seam of quartz shape the site. It fermented spontaneously and aged for one year in concrete.
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida 2022 Trans-Douro-Express Cima Corgo
Dark cherry and ripe red fruit lead, with a measured earthy note adding savoury depth. The palate is layered and quietly structured rather than heavy, carrying fresh fruit through a composed finish. This 2022 Cima Corgo red comes from an old-vine field blend on schist and was fermented and aged for eight months in concrete. Serve slightly cool with roast lamb, mushrooms or lentil dishes.
Luís Seabra 2020 Indie Xisto Tinto
Savoury red and blue fruit leads, with forest floor, wet stone and green herbs giving the nose a cool, earthy frame. Layered on the palate, it combines ripe berry depth with white and black pepper, fresh acidity and fine tannic grip. The finish is persistent, slate-led and quietly smoky, with the fruit remaining clear and composed.
Niepoort 2015 Redoma Douro
Dark cherry, plum and blackberry meet violet, dried herbs and a cool mineral note. The palate is structured and energetic, with fine tannins carrying the fruit rather than overwhelming it. Savoury spice and graphite emerge toward a persistent, balanced finish. Give it air and serve with lamb, braised beef or earthy mushroom dishes.
Quinta da Costa do Pinhão 2015 Peladosa
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.
Real Companhia Velha NV Oiro da Cepa Port
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
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.
Graham’s 1990 Malvedos Centenary Vintage Port
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.
Cockburn’s 1970 Vintage Port
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.
Delaforce 2001 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 Noval 1991 Nacional Vintage Port
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.
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.
Quarles Harris 2000 Vintage Port
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.
Poças 2020 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.
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.
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.
Cockburn’s 1988 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.
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.
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.
Poças 2016 Vintage Port
Floral lift gives way to ripe blackberry, fig, dark cherry and a subtle toasted note. The palate is dense and silky, layering blackberry compote, plum cake and prune over dusty, well-integrated tannins. Espresso, black liquorice, cocoa and spice linger through the remarkably long, warming 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.
Fonseca Vintage Port 1970
Mature and beautifully poised, with dried plum, caramel and orange peel layered with exotic spice, cocoa and warm red fruit. The palate is sweet but finely tensioned, combining generous fruit with fresh acidity, settled tannins and a gently warming spirit. Long, balanced and savoury on the finish, it is ideal with Stilton, dark chocolate or toasted walnuts.










