2019 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 2019 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 2019 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!
It is generally too early to be definitive about the 2019 vintage, however, due to the hot summer – it was the second-hottest year on record, globally – there are likely to be some brilliant wines.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Portugal: The 2019 Quinta Vintage Ports are the result of an erratic growing season, with a little over 50% of the average winter rainfall in the Douro and almost none in the summer. Fortunately, showers at the end of August helped the grapes achieve more balanced maturations.
Spring also saw warmer than usual temperatures. Little rain was seen during the early growing season with mild temperatures and no weather extremes that allowed the flowering to take place, in favourable weather, undisturbed. Low rainfall and dry Spring also meant disease pressure was low allowing for less intervention in the vineyard and subsequently a healthier grape composition.
The onset of Summer saw a continuation of the dry weather. Luckily, cooler temperature throughout the summer- in sharp contrast to the one experienced by the rest of Europe- prevented the vines from shutting down. These cooler conditions lasted through to August where a much-needed rain pushed the maturation forward and benefited the quality and health of the grapes.
Harvesting begun in Autumn, in September where a brief sprinkle of rain also fell at just the right time to prevent drought and keep the grapes fresh and juicy. Warm temperatures in daytime followed by cooler nights, assisted in the slow accumulation of sugars and phenolic ripeness whilst retaining high acidity levels, thus contributing to healthy and balanced grapes.
Grape production was a little higher compared to the 2017 and 2018 vintages, and, perhaps, this was the indicative factor 2019 was not going to be a classic vintage as a small production is synonymous with a classic vintage port declaration.
Due to the mild conditions, grape health was guaranteed across all varietals. Touriga Nacional was exemplary, and the fruit was deep and complex offering good structure. Touriga Franca benefited from the late autumnal rain which offered some hydration and assisted in the retention of its plentiful aromatic intensity. In general, the resulting wines are likely to be extraordinarily successful with freshness and liveliness being the hallmarks of the 2019 ports.
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Quevedo, 2019
Vintage Port
*** 93+ Points Wine Advocate ***
Oscar and Claudia Quevedo have recently declared their 2019 Quevedo Vintage port. This follows their acclaimed 2017 and 2018 Vintage.
2019 was a roller-coaster of a year with an exceptionally wet spring followed by a summer punctuated by heatwaves. Whilst not a general declaration, the ports we have tasted are excellent. Quevedo, who have a several prime vineyards, each with their own micro-climate, were able to select the best grapes to blend into their vintage and the result is a port worthy of its declaration.
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Price: £54.95
Stock: 20 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa, 2019
Reserva, Douro Red
***Bronze Award- International Wine Challenge***
The nose is aromatic, concentrated and powerful. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and light notes of licorice, nicely combined with notes of blackberry, small berries and notes of flowers, olive, local vegetation, mocha, Ceylon tea and Sichuan pepper. On the palate it is fruity, balanced, juicy and somewhat minerally. The tannins are firm, which guarantees good aging.
Grapes: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional & Tinta Barroca.
Careful selection of grapes during the manual harvest. Aged 18 months in new French and American oak barrels and 12 months in the bottle.
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Price: £22.95
Stock: 37 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa, 2019
Vintage Port
Includes Devesa Presentation Case
****92 Points- Wine Advocate****
A very limited quantity of Devesa Vintage Port was produced with the best grapes of the 2018 harvest. Bottled 2 years after the harvest, the Vintage Port will keep developing inside the bottle and your patience will be rewarded after a few decades.
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The 2019 Vintage Port is a blend of 40% Touriga Nacional, 25% Touriga Franca and 10% Tinta Roriz, with 25% from old vines (80+ years), all aged in old balseiros (large upright barrels) for 18 months. It was bottled in May 2021, with 112 grams of residual sugar. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 19 in Stock
Toro Albalá, 2019
POLEY PEDRO XIMÉNEZ Dulce
Sweet White Wine | 50cl Bottle
***90 Points - Robert Parker***
This 2019 sweet wine by Toro Albala is produced with Pedro Ximénez a variety of white grape used to produce sweet, dark, and concentrated dessert wines in Spain. These wines are known for their intense sweetness and flavours of raisins, figs, and caramel.
Tasting Notes
Milk coffee colour. Aroma of raisin, dried apricot, fig, toffee and beeswax. Taste of buckwheat honey, baklava, minerals, dried fig and carob. High acidity, long aftertaste.
Serving & Food Pairing:
Serve your PX wine slightly chilled between 12-14º C. A dessert in itself it is the perfect way to finish a meal but also an ideal pairing with dark chocolate, blue cheeses, dried fruits and pastry. …
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Price: £22.95
Stock: 53 in Stock
Burmester, 2019
Quinta Do Arnozelo Vintage Port
In Wooden Gift Box
***93 Points - Revista De Vinhos
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port
Buy 6 or more bottles and save 20%
A limited edition of the Arnozelo Single Quinta 2019 Vintage, with the distinctive character of Burmester. The elegance and aromatic richness of the Touriga Nacional, combined with the concentration and structure of Touriga Franca and the more intense tannins of Tinta Roriz, are the elements of these three grape varieties that make up the blend of this fascinating Vintage Port. “A very elegant, floral and fresh wine”, highlights IWC award winning wine maker Carlos Alves.
Tasting Notes
With an intense red hue with violet tints, this wine takes on the Burmester style in a more elegant and fragrant profile where, …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 20 in Stock
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Burmester, 2019
Late Bottled Vintage Port
In Gift Tube
***94 Points Wine Spectator***
***Gold Medal- Mundus Vini 2024***
The Burmester LBV 2019 is an accessible yet sophisticated port that offers depth and balance, making it a great choice for both casual enjoyment and special occasions.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby colour. Fresh and delicate nose, where notes of wild fruit are combined with balsamic notes of eucalyptus and mint. On the palate, it is velvety, soft, and well-structured. It combines wild red fruit flavours with a touch of chocolate, black berry fruit, and subtle wood notes. It has a nice acidity and a slight touch of alcohol, which is well-integrated with the wine’s overall profile. …
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Price: £22.95
Stock: 5 in Stock
Kopke, 2019
Vintage Port
Quinta de Sao Luiz
Presented in original Kopke Gift Box
***92+ Points Mark Squires - Wine Advocate***
the 2019 Kopke Vintage port is Available Duty paid including delivery to a UK mainland address.
In keeping with the legacy of Kopke – the oldest Port wine house, 2019 is “a firm, fresh and intense Vintage that shows great balance”, says Carlos Alves, Head winemaker for Fortified wines.
TASTING NOTES
Concentrated and with a deep dark colour, fresh and exuberant on the nose with layered notes of black fruit, this Vintage stands out for its structure and balance, whilst delivering firm tannins, true to the style of Kopke's Vintage Single Quinta. Its crispy acidity combined with the layered Flavours of fruit fresh make this wine engaging, and the intense finish anticipates great ageing potential. …
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 34 in Stock
Messias, 2019
Late Bottled Vintage Port,
Filtered
This wine is crafted from a selection of high-quality grapes, traditionally foot-trodden and aged in large oak vats for a period of 4 to 6 years before bottling. Unlike vintage ports, which are bottled after just two years of aging, LBV ports are aged longer to achieve a more approachable style while still retaining the depth and complexity of a vintage port.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby colour, with notes of ripe dark fruits like blackberries, plums, and cherries, with hints of spice, chocolate, and subtle oak. Full-bodied with a well-balanced sweetness, the palate is rich with flavours of dark berries, black cherries, and some spicy undertones. …
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Price: £20.95
Stock: 60 in Stock
Messias, 2019
Late Bottled Vintage Port,
Unfiltered
This wine is crafted from a selection of high-quality grapes, traditionally foot-trodden and aged in large oak vats for a period of 4 to 6 years before bottling. Unlike vintage ports, which are bottled after just two years of aging, LBV ports are aged longer to achieve a more approachable style while still retaining the depth and complexity of a vintage port.
Tasting Notes
Best enjoyed slightly chilled, it pairs well with rich desserts, blue cheeses, or as a standalone dessert wine.
Messias a renowned Portuguese wine producer, has a history dating back to 1926. Located in the Douro Valley, it is known for its high-quality Port wines and a range of still wines from various regions. …
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Price: £20.95
Stock: 47 in Stock
Messias, 2019
Qta.Valdoeiro Reserva Branco 2019, Bairrrada white wine
***16,5 points in Revista de Vinhos***
***16 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas***
Special Offer | Save 25% | Was £16.95 | Now £12.95
A reserve white wine from Messias' Quinta Valdoeiro. A short wood ageing gives this refreshing white wine a nice spicy edge. It brings out the bright fruits and softens them, giving a delicious wine with an orange zest and green fruit aftertaste.
Tasting Notes Bright citrus aspect and colour of pale greenish intensity. It is a wine that has an aroma of exotic profile with notes of passion fruit and hints of fresh cut grass. The palate is light, with soft mineral notes. Cool and refreshing finish makes this a very pleasant white wine.
Serving Tips & Storage Serve this refreshing white wine at a cool temperature from 10-12°C. …
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Price: £12.95
Stock: 17 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2019
Late Bottled Vintage Port
*** 92 points Wine Enthusiast ***
*** 91 Points- Silver- Decanter 2024 ***
The LBV Port made by renowned producer Quinta das Carvalhas is a delightful and accessible type of Port that offers rich, complex flavours without the need for extensive aging. Whether you're new to Port or a seasoned enthusiast, LBV Port provides a rewarding tasting experience.
Tasting Notes
This 2019 Late Bottled Vintage Port from Carvalhas divulges a balanced bouquet of mature black cherries, nuances of cistus combined with dark chocolate and hints of wood. Full-bodied, fruity, dense, rich and firm with a great length of flavour, result of the prolonged stay in wood.
Serving & Food Pairing
While LBV Port is usually filtered and doesn’t necessarily need decanting like Vintage Ports, …
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Price: £21.95
Stock: 30 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2019
Reserva Tinto Red Wine, Douro
**** 90 Points- Wine Enthusiast ****
The Reserva Tinto Red Wine from Quinta das Carvalhas is a wine produced in the Douro Valley, one of Portugal's most famous wine regions, known for its steep vineyards and high-quality wines.
Tasting Notes
The Quinta das Carvalhas Reserva Red Wine from 2019 presents a beautiful and intense ruby colour, with powerful varietal (60% Touriga Nacional, 20% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Roriz.) aromas of mature red fruit successfully integrated with vanilla nuances, from ageing in oak. A very full bodied wine, harmonious and round with flavours of black fruit. A very long and velvety finish crowned by an excellent acidity. …
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Price: £22.95
Stock: 35 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2019
Tinto Red Wine, Douro Special Offer | Was £17.49 | Now £14.50
The 2019 Quinta das Carvalhas Tinto is a red wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, produced by Real Companhia Velha. This wine is a blend of traditional Portuguese grape varieties, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz.
Tasting Notes: This wine presents a beautiful and intense ruby colour, with powerful varietal aromas of mature red fruit successfully integrated with vanilla nuances from ageing in oak. It is very full-bodied, harmonious, and round with flavours of black fruit, leading to a very long and velvety finish crowned by excellent acidity.
Serving and Food Pairing
Serve at 16°C. …
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Price: £14.50
Stock: 80 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2019
Vintage Port
In Individual Presentation Box
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Quinta Das Carvalhas 2019 Vintage Port is a field blend from old vines from the centenary vineyard boasting vines over 100 years old.
Tasting Notes
The Carvalhas Vintage 2019 is a Port of enormous potential, which immediately impresses with its immense concentration through a youthful purple colour, revealing all the essence of a great Vintage. On the nose it immediately captivates for its aromatic intensity and complexity, with notes of wild berries, rockrose and ripe liquorice, in a very rich and noble profile. A Port of great structure and concentration, showing depth, rusticity, but at the same time a lot of elegance, ending with a long and persistent aftertaste. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 17 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2019
Vintage Port
***93 Points - Wine Enthusiast***
Quinta Das Carvalhas 2019 Vintage Port is a field blend from old vines from the centenary vineyard boasting vines over 100 years old.
Tasting Notes
The Carvalhas Vintage 2019 is a Port of enormous potential, which immediately impresses with its immense concentration through a youthful purple colour, revealing all the essence of a great Vintage. On the nose it immediately captivates for its aromatic intensity and complexity, with notes of wild berries, rockrose and ripe liquorice, in a very rich and noble profile. A Port of great structure and concentration, showing depth, rusticity, but at the same time a lot of elegance, ending with a long and persistent aftertaste. …
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Price: £54.95
Stock: 6 in Stock
Amarone della Valpolicella, 2019
Tommasi Amarone Classico
Presented in Wooden Gift Box
*** 91 Points- Robert Parker ***
A bottle of Tommasi Amarone in a wooden gift box.
Amarone, one of the great wines of the world. It is produced from the four Valpolicella grape varieties (Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Oseleta), which are cultivated high on hillside terraces. Tommasi is a prestigous winery located in Pedemonte, a small village in the heart of the “Valpolicella Classico” region, in the northwest part of Verona.
Deep ruby in colour. The wine has complex aromas of ripe cherry, black fruit, wild berries and warm spices. The palate is concentrated with excellent structure and flavours of ripe black and red fruits, leather and dark chocolate. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 4 in Stock
Barbaresco, 2019
Nervo
This 2019 Barbaresco red wine is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region.
In the region of Piedmont in Northern Italy, the Nebbiolo grape stands high above the rest. It has two personalities—the brutish wines of Barolo and the elegant, striking wines of Barbaresco. The wines from Barbaresco are its most feminine and elegant, but they can be as exciting and exhilarating as their neighboring Barolo wines.
These Barbaresco wines are medium ruby-red, with nice garnet highlights which become more marked on ageing. They are filled with aromas of sour cherry and forest berries, dry earth, cinnamon and clove spice, tobacco and potpourri. …
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Price: £32.95
Stock: 12 in Stock
Barros Port, 2019
Vintage Port
Includes Barros gift box
This distinctly Portuguese Port House, has created a Classic Vintage with an approachable profile, can be enjoyed whilst young or cellared for future enjoyment.
The heart of the Douro, between the subregions of Low and Cima Corgo, is the cradle of this Barros Classic Vintage, “a wine with a balsamic, floral and balanced character”, highlights Carlos Alves. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz are the three main grape varieties for this blend, with a small percentage of Sousão.
With a dark red hue, this Vintage presents a fragrant and clean nose where floral aromas combine with citrus notes, notes of black fruit, chocolate, and some spice. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 15 in Stock
Bouchard Père & Fils, 2019
Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy
This 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin, Red Burgundy is intense, perfumed bouquet with blueberry and blackberry aromas and an animal touch. Nice structure on the palate with subtle accents of savory and meaty notes and lovely texture with good ageing potential.
In the heart of the Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin is the area with the highest concentration of red Grands Crus of which the legendary Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze, great favorites of Napoleon. It is even said that the Emperor made his men salute when passing by these venerable vines. The wines of Gevrey-Chambertin, only red from Pinot Noir, are sought after for their great strength and velvet texture. …
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Price: £52.95
Stock: 18 in Stock
Calem Port, 2019
Vintage Port
Presented in Original Gift Box
***17.5/20 points- Nick Mayson***
Cálem Classic Vintage Port, from the Douro Superior, reflects a myriad of terroirs that make up the classic profile of this House.
The result is of a blend from different plots of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Sousão. This Vintage by Cálem maintains the identity of the Port house: wines with a more robust profile, with firm structure and ripe fruit.
This Vintage presents an intense purple colour, the aromas are marked by blackberries that are complemented by notes of forest fruits, dark chocolate, pepper and slightly more resinous notes. Concentrated and intense, this is an irreverent and generous wine, with very firm tannins, suggesting great ageing potential. …
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 12 in Stock
Casa Ferreirinha, 2019
Quinta da Leda
***95 Points- Wine Enthusiast***
***94 Points- Robert Parker***
The 2019 Quinta da Leda is a top-quality red wine of great complexity and elegance, a fine example of the richness and modernity of great Douro wines today. Quinta da Leda is characterised by great complexity and elegance; distinctive and celebrated elements of the wines produced by Casa Ferreirinha, an internationally acclaimed brand with a rich tradition of producing quality Douro wines.
Tasting Notes A deep ruby colour. An aroma of good complexity with prominent notes of black fruits such as plums, spicy hints of black pepper, clove and curry, in addition to balsamic tones of cedar, tobacco box, shrubby notes and a very well-integrated wood element. …
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Price: £44.95
Stock: 7 in Stock
Chateau Gloria, 2019
St Julien, Bordeaux
The 2019 Château Gloria is a standout wine from a superb vintage, offering excellent depth, richness, and finesse. Its combination of ripe fruit, freshness, and structure makes it both enjoyable now and capable of long-term aging. This vintage continues to enhance Gloria's reputation for producing high-quality, approachable wines that offer great value. . The 2019 vintage was characterized by warm conditions and a long growing season, which allowed the grapes to ripen fully while retaining good acidity. This led to wines that are both concentrated and fresh, with impressive balance and aging potential. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 3 in Stock
Churchill's Port, 2019
Quinta da Gricha- Vintage Port
Limited Edition- 3 x 75cl
***93/100 Wine Enthusiast***
***94/100 Wine & Spirits Magazine***
All Churchill’s ports are made from Grade-A grapes that are hand-picked, hand sorted, and foot trod in the ancient granite lagares (treading tanks) at Quinta da Gricha in the Douro Valley. We allow an extended period of fermentation in lagares to limit the amount of brandy required in fortification and leading to a drier style of port.
Tasting Notes Darkest colour like elderberry juice. Not yet open on the nose but starting to reveal the richness of damson and the scent of blueberries with a hint of vanilla sweetness. Rich and dense on the palate. Firm, dry tannins, with rich but not obviously sweet black-fruit flavours. …
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Price: £199.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Dow's, 2019
Quinta de Senhora da Ribeira Vintage Port
150cl Magnum Bottles
Charles Symington, fourth generation winemaker, commented, “when reviewing the top wines from 2019, we felt that the best expression of our grape varieties came from our six principal quintas. These estate wines are always the starting point from which we judge the year’s Vintage Port potential and, from there, decide what to bottle. In 2019, the various plots of vineyards within each of these estates delivered small volumes of wine with fantastic depth and complexity. We believe these wines could not have been enhanced by blending across each of our port houses’ top quintas to produce a ‘classic’ Vintage Port. …
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Price: £175.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Dow's, 2019
Quinta de Senhora da Ribeira Vintage Port
300cl Double Magnum Bottles
Special Order please allow 7 days for delivery
Charles Symington, fourth generation winemaker, commented, “when reviewing the top wines from 2019, we felt that the best expression of our grape varieties came from our six principal quintas. These estate wines are always the starting point from which we judge the year’s Vintage Port potential and, from there, decide what to bottle. In 2019, the various plots of vineyards within each of these estates delivered small volumes of wine with fantastic depth and complexity. We believe these wines could not have been enhanced by blending across each of our port houses’ top quintas to produce a ‘classic’ Vintage Port. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock