2005 Wine and Port Vintage

St Estephe Cru Bourgeois

The Château Haut-Marbuzet 2005 is a standout vintage from this renowned Saint-Estèphe estate, located in the Bordeaux region of France. The 2005 vintage in Bordeaux is widely celebrated as one of the greatest in recent decades, thanks to ideal growing conditions that resulted in wines of exceptional quality, balance, and aging potential. Château Haut-Marbuzet 2005 reflects these characteristics beautifully, offering richness, complexity, and finesse.

Wine Overview
Château Haut-Marbuzet is known for its classic Bordeaux blend, which typically includes:

Cabernet Sauvignon: Adds structure, tannins, and longevity. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 3 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification, Bordeaux
***90 Points - Robert Parker***

Haut-Bages Libéral's undeniably fine terroir (next to First Growth Ch. Latour, no less) has been harnessed superbly in 2005. Claire Villars delivers what most Claret lovers really want - namely, wines of character that reflect their terroir, offered at sensible prices. Made from 25% Merlot and 75% Cabernet, this has a lovely fresh, elegant nose; the palate is feminine in style with a lovely creamy finesse but also has rich, spicy damson and blackberry fruit and very good grip. The finish is very pure with an attractive marzipan edge providing an extra layer of complexity.

Château Haut-Bages Libéral is a distinguished wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. …
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Price: £69.95
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Margaux 3me Cru Classe, Bordeaux
** 90+ Points Robert Parker **

Château Kirwan is a wine that is produced from the best parcels of the vineyard that have mainly gravel soils, but some are also clay. The fruit is picked and sorted twice by hand, then vinified in separate batches corresponding to individual vineyard parcels. Half the oak barrels used to age the wine for eighteen months are renewed every year.

Overall production : 7500 caisses
Blending : 52 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot

Tasting :
From birth to bottling, this vintage was always impressive. Its nose is exuberant, mixing notes of complex fruit, from spicy to exotic aromas such as mango. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

St Julien 2nd Growth Classification

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Price: £159.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Chateau de Beaucastel

Medium to deep garnet colour. Pretty perfume of freshly crushed raspberries / blackberries with nuances of wet leaves, cinnamon and white pepper. The medium to full bodied palate provides a good concentration of juicy berry fruit countered by medium to high acidity and a medium level of velvety tannins. Wonderfully balanced. Long finish.


Its dense plum/ruby/purple colour is followed by a big, sweet perfume of black truffles, camphor, earth, incense, new saddle leather, and loads of peppery, blackberry, and herb-infused, meaty, black cherry fruit. Deep, full-bodied, and dense, with sweet tannin. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 10 in Stock

G. Maurel, "La Sanglarde" Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005

The G. Maurel, "La Sanglarde" Châteauneuf-du-Pap has a pale and clearly developed colour. Smells of underbrush and some dark berries. Medium body, good length, and wonderful acidity, little tannins left. Delicious! Scores on elegance rather than power. Fully mature.


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Price: £59.95
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20 year old Tawny Port, Douro
Includes Graham's Gift Tube
***96 Points- Decanter***

A Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port is an excellent choice for those who appreciate fine aged ports, offering a rich, complex, and satisfying drinking experience that showcases the expertise and tradition of one of the leading port houses.

Tasting Notes
With an amber, golden tawny colour, denoting considerable age, Graham's 20 Years Old has an excellent bouquet, with a characteristic 'nutty' character (almonds) and delicious mature fruit with hints of orange peel, exquisitely mellowed by careful ageing. Rich, sweet and smooth on the palate, it is perfectly balanced, with a long and lingering finish. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 8 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port
(4.5 LT "JEROBOAM" BOTTLE)
***96 Points- Decanter***

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 4.5LT "JEROBOAM" SPECIAL EDITION BOTTLE, EQUIVALENT TO SIX STANDARD 750ML BOTTLES OF WINE.
These large-format bottles make a striking impression and are often used as centerpieces for celebratory events such as weddings, anniversaries, and corporate gatherings.

Tasting Notes
With an amber, golden tawny colour, denoting considerable age, Graham's 20 Years Old has an excellent bouquet, with a characteristic 'nutty' character (almonds) and delicious mature fruit with hints of orange peel, exquisitely mellowed by careful ageing. Rich, sweet and smooth on the palate, it is perfectly balanced, with a long and lingering finish. …
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Price: £325.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 2005 Hooper's Vintage Port is a fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, produced by Hooper's, a brand with a history dating back to the 19th century.

Flavor Profile: While specific tasting notes for the 2005 vintage are limited, Hooper's Vintage Ports are generally known for their rich, sweet profiles, often exhibiting flavors of dried fruits like raisins, prunes, and figs, along with notes of marzipan, roasted hazelnuts, vanilla, and cedar.

Serving Suggestions: For optimal enjoyment, it's recommended to store the wine horizontally at a constant temperature of around 15ºC and serve it between 15ºC and 18ºC. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 42 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro
Includes original Carton Box
***93 points- Wine Enthusiast***

The Offley 20 Year Old Tawny Port is an excellent choice for those who appreciate fine aged tawny ports. Its rich and complex character, balanced sweetness, and smooth finish make it a delightful option for special occasions or as a luxurious treat.

Tasting notes:
With a well-defined tawny hue with orange-like hints, its aroma is intense and complex, with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, pepper, ginger, exotic wood, cedar, plum and hazel. On the palate, its fine structure and balance between sugars and tannins stand out. The finish is delicate and lingering.

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Tawny Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 19 in Stock

Spada

"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Cassine di Pietra

Refosco is a very old Italian family of dark-skinned grape varieties native to the northern Italian and neighbouring areas of Friuli, Gavi, Trentino,Istria, and Karst Plateau.It is considered autochthonous in these regions. The wines this grape yields can be quite powerful and tannic, with a deep violet color and a slight bitterness. On the palate, there are strong currant, wild berry and plum flavors. The wine can stand some aging.
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Price: £29.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Cassine di Pietra

Refosco is a very old Italian family of dark-skinned grape varieties native to the northern Italian and neighbouring areas of Friuli, Gavi, Trentino,Istria, and Karst Plateau.It is considered autochthonous in these regions. The wines this grape yields can be quite powerful and tannic, with a deep violet color and a slight bitterness. On the palate, there are strong currant, wild berry and plum flavors. The wine can stand some aging.
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Price: £29.00
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Anagramma SCIC

Good-quality Sangiovese is prized for its high acid, firm tannins and balanced nature. Savory flavors of dark cherries and black stone fruit are characteristic, and may be backed by secondary notes of tomato leaf and dried herbs. The use of oak has become more popular and this coaxes richer flavors from the grapes, tending toward plum and wild raspberry.
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Price: £29.00
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20 Year Old White Port, Douro | 50cl bottle
** 92 Points- Wine Advocate **

Clearance Offer - doscontinued line | Was £59.95 | Now £40

Golden white colour. Intense aromas of dried fruits and spices, result of the ageing in casks.
In the palate, both sweetness and acidity are well integrated. Has a long and persistent finish.



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Price: £40.00
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20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro
*** 92 Points- Wine Advocate ***

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The 20-year-old São Leonardo Tawny Port by Mourão is a superb example of a finely aged tawny port, offering a rich and nuanced drinking experience that is perfect for special occasions or as a luxurious treat.

Tasting Notes
Typical of aged tawny ports, it exhibits a beautiful amber or tawny hue. On the nose, intense and complex aromas of dried fruits, vanilla, honey, and toasted wood, with hints of oxidation that add to its depth. Rich on the palate, with flavours of dried fruits like figs, apricots, and raisins, alongside notes of nuts, caramel, toffee, and subtle spices. The long, elegant finish showcases its complexity. …
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Price: £45.00
Stock: 25 in Stock

Spada

The Valpolicella zone is bordered to the west by the Bardolino DOC, located along the banks of Lake Garda, which produces similar wines to basic Valpolicella using many of the same grapes. The historical "heart" of Valpolicella winemaking is in the Monti Lessini hills located northwest of the town of Verona. In 1968, the boundaries of the region were extended far eastward towards the DOC production zone of Soave and south to the plains of the northern bank of the Po river and its tributary the Adige.
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Price: £29.00
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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: £44.50
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20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro,
***93 Points-(MS) Wine Advocate***
Clearance Offer | No box | Was £34.95 | Now £25

This Port Wine is the result of a blend of aged wine from Quinta da Devesa, developed with noble grapes used in the Douro region, aged in wooden casks at the Quinta da Devesa cellars.

Tasting Notes:
The Quinta da Devesa Colheita Tawny is orange-brown in colour with a slight verdant edge. Orange peel and smokey caramel notes on the nose. Maple and orange notes, spice on the palate. Full bodied and in perfect balance this is a delightful, yet a powerful and lively wine.

Serving & Food Pairing:
Tawny 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: £25.00
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20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro
In Gift Box
***96 Points- Decanter 2024 Gold Award Winner***
***90 Points- Silver Medal- IWSC 2023***

This 20 Year Old Tawny Port is a high-quality aged port produced by Kopke, one of the oldest port wine houses in Portugal, established in 1638. This particular port is known for its rich and complex flavour profile, which is the result of aging in oak casks for an average of 20 years.

Tasting Notes
Deep amber colour with a golden-brown hue. On the nose, intense and complex aromas of dried fruits, such as figs, apricots, and raisins, with notes of honey, nuts, and a hint of vanilla. A smooth and well-balanced palate with flavours of dried fruits, caramel, and spices. The oak aging imparts notes of toffee, almonds, and a touch of citrus. …
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Price: £42.95
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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: £49.95
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St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification

The 2005 Château Cos d'Estournel is a powerful and highly acclaimed wine, reflecting the exceptional quality of the 2005 Bordeaux vintage. Known for its opulence and concentration, this Saint-Estèphe gem is often regarded as one of the top wines of its year, showcasing the estate’s signature depth and complexity.

The wine opens with a captivating bouquet of dark blackberries, cassis, and plums, intertwined with notes of spice, licorice, and hints of Asian spices—characteristic of Cos d'Estournel's exotic profile. Smoky, earthy undertones and nuances of cedar and cigar box add layers to the aromatic experience, giving a nod to the wine’s well-integrated oak. …
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Price: £225.00
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Medoc Cru Grand Bourgeois

The Sociando-Mallet 2005 is a highly regarded wine from the Haut-Médoc appellation in Bordeaux, France. Sociando-Mallet, known for producing wines with remarkable structure, depth, and aging potential, excelled in the 2005 vintage, which is widely considered one of the finest in Bordeaux's history.

Wine Overview
Sociando-Mallet produces wines with a classic Bordeaux profile, often rivaling classified growths in quality despite its Cru Bourgeois classification. The 2005 vintage is a blend of:

Cabernet Sauvignon: The dominant grape, providing structure, tannins, and black fruit flavors.
Merlot: Adds softness, roundness, and red fruit nuances. …
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Price: £59.95
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Domaine Vieux Telegraphe "La Crau", Rhone
***93 Points- Wine Cellar Insider***

It was Henri Brunier who gave birth to this beautiful family story in 1891, in the village of Bédarrides, well known today for holding the south-eastern part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. That year, he donated to his son Hippolyte, plots of land located on La Crau, a place considered at that time as uncultivable, so much so that the density of rolled pebbles made the soil ungrateful.
The latter planted his first vines on this dominant plateau, where the wine-growing vocation dates back to the 14th century and where in 1821, Claude Chappe, inventor of the optical telegraph, installed one of his relay towers. …
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Price: £99.00
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20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro
***95 Points- GOLD Medal - IWC 2024***

This outstanding 20 year old Tawny Port from Sandeman is crafted from a blend of high-quality wines aged in oak barrels, resulting in a complex and mature profile that appeals to both novice and experienced port drinkers.

Tasting Notes
A 20 year Old tawny port with a deep amber or mahogany colour with copper hints, indicating extended aging. It has a rich, sweet taste with a well-balanced acidity, fruity notes, nutty undertones, and delicate spice notes. The woodiness is smooth and velvety, with integrated oak flavours and a velvety texture. The finish is long and lingering, with a harmonious blend of sweetness, spice, and wood. …
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Price: £39.95
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