Portugal Region Report

Colheita Port, Douro

Messias, as a respected producer, typically crafts Colheita Ports that showcase the unique characteristics of the vintage year. The 2007 Colheita from Messias is likely to be appreciated for its maturity, complexity, and ability to pair well with desserts or as a standalone digestif.

Tasting notes:
Tawny with amber reflections, indicating extensive oak ageing. Aromas of dried fruits such as figs, dates, and apricots, with hints of nuts (walnuts, almonds) and cinnamon and nutmeg spice. Smooth and velvety texture, with flavours reminiscent of dried fruits and nuts. The sweetness and acidity are well-balanced, with a lingering caramel and toffee finish. …
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Price: $36.01 USD
Stock: 40 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
95 Points James Suckling ***92 Points Wine Spectator ***
Early Bird Christmas Special Offer | was £59.95 | Now £39.95

This 2007 Vintage Port can be enjoyed young for its powerful fruit, but it is also designed to age for decades. Over time, the wine will develop more complex tertiary flavors such as dried fruits, nuts, and more pronounced spice.

Tasting Notes
The 2007 Quinta Das Carvalhas is a very deep and black purple colour. A very concentrated and fruity aroma, with jammy, blackberries and plum notes. The great mouthfeel reveals all the complexity flavour of fruit, full-bodied and balanced wine with soft and velvety background and a long and lasting finish.

Serving Tips & Food Pairing
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. …
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Price: $53.38 USD
Stock: 60 in Stock

Colheita Port, Douro | Includes Presentation Tube
92 Points - Wine Spectator
Christmas Early Bird Offer | Was £38.95 | Now £28.95
Offer ends 31 October

Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port, this fine 2007 Colheita port from the iconic producer Quinta das Carvalhas makes a great celebratory drink for a special occasion or anniversary.

Tasting Notes
Deep amber in colour, with rich aromas of dried fruits, nuts, caramel, and subtle spices, often with a touch of vanilla and honey. On the palate it is smooth and well-rounded, with flavours of figs, raisins, nuts, toffee, and a hint of citrus zest. The oak aging imparts a mellow, velvety texture. It finishes with a long and elegant aftertaste, with a balanced sweetness and a hint of spice. …
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Price: $38.68 USD
Stock: 88 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro

93 Points - Wine Advocate.

"The 2007 Warre Vintage Port is one of the stars of the vintage. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it displays an expressive bouquet of Asian spices, incense, lavender, blackberry, and fruitcake. Plush on the palate with outstanding volume, it exhibits a sense of elegance as well as power. Savory flavors, plenty of structure for the long haul, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish suggests two decades of cellaring are in order. This superb effort should still be drinking well in 2050." Pierre Rovani Wine Advocate.


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Price: $106.83 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock

Casa Ferreirinha, Douro
Reserva Especial

A 2007 vintage wine from Casa Ferreirinha. The world class 2007 Casa Ferreirinha Especial is only the 16th edition of Reserva Especial since its was first released in 1960. Reserva Especial is an iconic Douro red wine. Only released by Casa Ferreirinha in years where, after ageing, bottling and regular tasting and consideration, it is finally not deemed to be a Barca Velha (Portugal’s most iconic and expensive red wine) by Casa Ferreirinha’s Chief Winemaker Luís Sottomayor.

Reserva Especial is a magnificent, mature red wine from the Douro, classic in style, complex, rich and charismatic. It was created more than 50 years ago, and remains one of the main pillars upon which the reputation of Casa Ferreirinha rests. …
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Price: $527.78 USD
Stock: 4 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
***90 Points- Wine Advocate***

Coffee, lavender and rose add complexity to the intense blackberry nose; on the palate the Churchill is a bold and powerful wine with the floral notes continuing through to the marmalade spiked bramble fruit. Fresh acidity and grippy tannins give massive structure - this is a wine for the long term.


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Price: $93.46 USD
Stock: 7 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
***96/100- Wine journal***
***94/100- Wine Advocate***

96/100 (Outstanding) Wine journal
94/100 (Outstanding) Wine Advocate

Reviews: "The 2007 Fonseca Vintage Port is opaque purple-colored with a high-class perfume of lavender, Asian spices, pencil lead, incense, and an amalgam of black fruits. On the palate it is voluminous with layered, succulent fruit, outstanding density, and excellent integration of tannin, acidity, and alcohol. The long finish and the wine’s impeccable balance suggest a lengthy evolution and a drinking window extending out to 2045. " Jay Miller, Wine Advocate.

"The nose is quintessential Fonseca, like a riotous party reaching its crescendo in the glass. …
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Price: $118.92 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
***18/20 Points- Jancis Robinson***

The Quinta do Noval itself lies perfectly situated along a steep hillside in the heart of the Douro Valley where the vines flourish and produce the highest-grade fruit. Noval today appears to be thriving under Managing Director Christian Seely, ensuring that their Vintage Port remains one of the most sought-after wines. Very seductive. Lovely fresh floral notes on the nose, many delicate complex aromas. Violets. Wonderful purity and fresh precision of fruit. Intense concentration, but delicate at the same time. Fine long tannins.

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Price: $159.00 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
Magnum Bottle
In Oak Case

WINE SPECTATOR, JAMES SUCKLING: 94 POINTS
“Fascinating aromas... So much to come with age in the bottle. Very typical for Vesuvio.” - May 2010

ROBERT PARKER, THE WINE ADVOCATE: 91 POINTS
“...youthful, primary Port... tremendous depth and concentration, and a succulence which raises it above the crowd.” - February 2010

JANCIS ROBINSON MW, FINANCIAL TIMES: 17.5/20
“Lots of interesting dry tannins and herbs on the finish. Obviously very much a terroir wine. Lovely long finish.” - May 2009

DECANTER, RICHARD MAYSON: 18/20
“Nothing over-ripe here this year, yet impressive for its ripeness and opulence. …
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Price: $260.55 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
***18/20 Points- Richard Mayson for Decanter***

WINE SPECTATOR, JAMES SUCKLING: 94 POINTS
“Fascinating aromas... So much to come with age in the bottle. Very typical for Vesuvio.” - May 2010

ROBERT PARKER, THE WINE ADVOCATE: 91 POINTS
“...youthful, primary Port... tremendous depth and concentration, and a succulence which raises it above the crowd.” - February 2010

JANCIS ROBINSON MW, FINANCIAL TIMES: 17.5/20
“Lots of interesting dry tannins and herbs on the finish. Obviously very much a terroir wine. Lovely long finish.” - May 2009

DECANTER, RICHARD MAYSON: 18/20
“Nothing over-ripe here this year, yet impressive for its ripeness and opulence. …
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Price: $105.56 USD
Stock: 17 in Stock

"Capela" Vintage Port, Douro
***99/100 Points- James Suckling***

Mesmerising aromas; lavender, eucalyptus, green tea and liquorice. On the palate, the concentration and intensity are striking with layers of complexity. There is a wonderful interplay of invigorating black and red fruits underpinned by schist tannins that give balance to the impressive structure. The Sousao grape comes through in a spicy seasoning that underscores the wine’s remarkable freshness. The seductive finish is endless and inspirational.

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Price: $225.81 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock

Quinta de Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage Port, Douro
***96/100- Falstaff****

The 2007 Taylor Vargellas Vinha Velha is a more introverted Taylor’s Vintage, an earthy bouquet with touches of orange essence developing in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, good backbone, quite reserved and composed at the moment. This is not a flamboyant Vinha Velha, but there is a very attractive, slightly biscuity quality towards the finish. Superb. The Vinha Vehla are five plots located in the heart of Quinta de Vargellas. The vines being between 80 and 120 years of age. Strict selection has led to a wine of stunning complexity, power and richness. This is one that will be at its peak 50 years hence. …
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Price: $300.63 USD
Stock: 15 in Stock

Colheita Port, Douro
Presented in Gift Tube
*** 90 Points - Wine Enthusiast ***

The 2006 Burmester Colheita Port Burmester is a brown colour. It has a rich and delicate aroma, marked with the presence of dry fruits, spices and vanilla. The flavour is silky and characterised by the presence of raisins and molasses. It has a great structure and a long and lasting taste in the mouth. It‘s a perfect wine to serve with some caramelised candies, dry fruits or cheese.

Colheita Port Storage and Serving Advice:
Colheita Port should be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light and temperature fluctuations, and the bottle should remain in an upright position. If stored correctly, Colheita Ports will keep for decades in the bottle. …
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Price: $53.38 USD
Stock: 15 in Stock

Quinta Das Cavadinha Vintage Port in presentation box

A 2006 vintage port wine. Warre’s Quinta da Cavadinha is one of the finest vineyard estates in the Douro and produces outstanding wines that are used to make Warre’s Classic Vintage Port.

Tasting Note: Very dark, almost opaque, in colour, with intense black fruit aromas, this wine is both compact and mouth-filling but at the same time, smooth and elegant. Irresistible now but with a long life ahead. of it.

In non-declared years the best of the estate’s wines are bottled as single quinta Vintage Port. These wines share the same characteristic Warre’s style, with fine elegance and lifted floral aromas, but more closely reflect the unique characteristics of the Cavadinha vineyard. …
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Price: $48.03 USD
Stock: 10 in Stock

Colheita Port, Douro
50cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

A 50cl bottle of 2005 vintage Colheita Port Wine from Palmer Port.
This 2005 Port Wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 2005 harvest until it was bottled later in 2019.

Tasting Notes:
The 2005 Port from Palmer has a light oak colour which can develop in a deeper tawny hue over time. The nose is very elegant and features aromas of dried fruits (such as figs, raisins, and apricots). It is smooth and well-balanced, offering a delightful combination of dried fruits, honey, toffee, and subtle vanilla flavours. Has a long finish, with layers of flavour that leave a lasting impression of dried fruit and spice on the palate. …
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Price: $40.02 USD
Stock: 7 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro DOC
*** 90 Points- Wine Advocate ***
Half bottle 37.5cl

**Half Bottle**
The Quevedo Vintage Port 2005 is a dark cherry colour. The flavour is of ripe fruit - evocative of black plum and redcurrant. Earthy and well balanced with a touch of dry wood. Some minutes later raspberry and violet flower flavour emerge with a lovely hint of soy. On the palate: balanced and voluminous with very good tannins. Sweet oak combined with dried fruit such as fig, plum or date. Persistent and unique finish.

Quevedo is a family brand producing quality Port from vineyards they have owned for more than one hundred years. The new generation of owners, Oscar and Claudia, are innovating to produce some amazing ports. …
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Price: $59.46 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
Includes Barros gift box

The Barros 2005 vintage port has a very solid, vivid crimson colour and a nose that is rather spirity at first, with a fresh, almost herbal edge to bright raspberry and vinous fruit, in a style that immediately suggests this is a lighter, more fresh style of Port. On the palate there is plenty of sweetness, with cassis and ripe, sweet liquidised cherry, but also a touch of raisin and date-like fruit. A certain silky, vanilla and thick plum underpinning emerges into the finish, but so does some quite grippy tannin and again a slightly spiritous edge in a wine that perhaps will become a little more harmonious with time in bottle. …
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Price: $80.10 USD
Stock: 58 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
In Wooden Gift Box
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

From a fine harvest, the 2005 Burmester Vintage Port is considered to have the potential for long aging and development.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby with garnet highlights characteristic of vintage ports that have developed with age. Rich and intense bouquet, with aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, plums, and ripe dark fruits. You might also notice floral hints, like violets, and notes of spices such as cloves or cinnamon. Full-bodied on the palate with structured tannins and flavours of ripe dark fruits combined with dark chocolate, licorice, and a subtle spicy background. …
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Price: $120.19 USD
Stock: 9 in Stock

Colheita Port, Douro
In Gift Tube
*** 94 Points- International Wine Challenge ***
*** 92 Points- Decanter ***
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

The 2005 Burmester Colheita Port is a rich, complex tawny port with a deep amber appearance and golden rim. Its nose is rich and aromatic, with dried fruits, caramel, toffee, and roasted nuts. The palate is smooth and velvety, with a well-balanced sweetness. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering flavours of dried fruit, caramel, and oak.

Serving & Food Pairing:
Colheita Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. Best enjoyed slightly chilled at 12-13ºC they will work wonders if pairing with treacle tart, crème brulee or nut based desserts, like hazelnut praline. …
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Price: $53.38 USD
Stock: 33 in Stock

White Port, Douro
Presented in Kopke Gift Box
***95 Points- Gold Medal- IWSC 2023***

The 2005 Kopke White port has a cool, light-amber colour. This unique white colheita derives from the traditional white grapes of the Porto e Douro region. Starting with aromas of a Pear Clafouti and burnt sugar, this elegant port delivers luscious flavours of Japanese pear-apple, with accents of hazelnut, nutmeg and orange zest. The lingering grapefruit finish provides the perfect balance for the sweetness.

Food Pairing:
Shows finesse and sophistication when combined with caramel desserts, dried fruits and spices, like caramel fondant with apple and ginger jelly, tatin tart, burnt cream and Cheeses of minimum intensity. …
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Price: $66.74 USD
Stock: 8 in Stock

Vintage Port
Presented in original Kopke Gift Box

“A truly harmonious VP and the best young Kopke VP I’ve ever tasted.,” Roy Hersh. “Dark opaque purple consisting of 50% Touriga Nacional and 50% old vine field blends (average of 40 years) from the Douro Superior. Fine acidity, very long finish, good balance with rounded tannins that arrive in time for the aftertaste.” Drink 2008-30 93-95 Points – Roy Hersh, For the Love of Port

Kopke Port is the oldest port house. Established in 1638 by Nicolau Kopke and his son Cristiano, who came to Portugal as representatives of the Hanseatic League, the House has been run through the generations by several representatives of the Kopke family, obtaining an excellent reputation for its wines. …
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Price: $80.10 USD
Stock: 46 in Stock

Colheita Port, Douro
90 Points -Wine Enthusiast

The 2005 Messias Colheita port is well-regarded for its balanced sweetness and complex profile, making it a great choice for those who enjoy tawny and colheita style ports.

Tasting notes:
Tawny colour with red hues. Aromas of dried forest fruits, with a strong note of prunes and spice. On the palate, the berry flavours persist with integrated tannins and hints of vanilla. Smooth and balanced by refreshing acidity. Despite its age, it retains much of its original ripe fruitiness, which is enhanced by sultana and wood spice flavours from the cask ageing. The aftertaste is persistent, smooth, and fine. …
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Price: $44.03 USD
Stock: 61 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro

The 2005 Quinta das Carvalhas Vintage Port is a classic example of a robust and age-worthy port wine from one of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in the Douro Valley.

Tasting Notes
The wine exhibits a deep, almost opaque ruby colour, typical of younger vintage ports. On the nose, it presents an intense bouquet of dark fruits, such as blackberries and plums, with additional layers of spice, chocolate, and subtle floral notes. The palate is rich, full-bodied, with concentrated flavours of ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, licorice, and earthiness. It has firm tannins and well-balanced acidity, making it suitable for long-term aging. …
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Price: $70.75 USD
Stock: 11 in Stock

Colheita Port, Douro 75cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine & Port
Special Offer | was £36.95 | Now £29.95
Offer Ends 31st October

A 75cl bottle of 2004 vintage Palmer Colheita Port Wine. .
The 2004 Palmer Colheita Port from the stable of Barao de Vilar which has long history and dedication to quality, make their Colheita Ports a highly regarded choice among Port wine enthusiasts. The 2004 vintage offers a rich and complex tasting experience.

Tasting Notes:
The 2004 Palmer Colheita Port exhibits a tawny, amber, or brownish hue. On the nose there are nuances of dried fruits, raisins, figs, almonds, and hazelnuts. caramel, toffee, spices, and hints of chocolate. The ageing process lends it depth and complexity. …
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Price: $40.02 USD
Stock: 38 in Stock

White Port, Douro, Portugal
75cl Bottle

2004 White Colheita Port - 75cl Bottle.
This port-wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 2004 harvest until bottling in 2023.

Tasting Notes:
The 2004 Palmer white port is pale and golden colour. On the nose this white port exhibits floral and fruity notes, such as apricot and citrus. On the palate it has a perfect balance with fresh acidity and sweetness. It has an amazing rich mellow flavour and an elegant citrus finish that lasts for minutes.

Best served chilled, around 10-12°C (50-54°F) and use either small port glass or white wine glass.
The wine is ready to drink and does not require decanting. …
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Price: $51.44 USD
Stock: 51 in Stock