Port is my passion, and I try and discover the hidden gems within the port trade. Sure, I love a great, aged vintage port from the most famous names, but when it is an affordable, tasty port you are after, you really can't beat the smaller guys. Pocas is a particular favourite, as is Churchills and don't forget the Quinta producers too.
"Pear, apple and fresh white fruits" Quinta do Silval has been a well known port producer since the 1800’s. The Estate has 22 hectares of vineyards spread across the famous parishes of Vale de Mendiz and Roncão, about 6 Km...
Very rich with bold, strong full bodied berries, coffee and a little spice coming through. A fabulous Ruby Port. Pocas was founded just before the end of the First World War when Manoel Domingues Pocas Jr decided to set up...
Deep ruby colour with upfront aromas of black plums, spice and dried herbs, firm and evident tannins and a rich, long finish. The generous plummy characters, freshness and pure berry fruit characterise Krohn LBV. Peter's Score - 89pts Contains Sulphites...
"Floral, ripe white fruit, sweet melon and pineapple" Quinta do Silval has been a well known port producer since the 1800’s. The Estate has 22 hectares of vineyards spread across the famous parishes of Vale de Mendiz and Roncão, about...
Reddish auburn colour. Complex with simultaneous notes of fresh dried fruits and reds. Elegant with smooth tannins." Quinta do Silval has been a well known port producer since the 1800’s. The Estate has 22 hectares of vineyards spread across the...
This ten years old Dry White Port is a delicious aperitif wine, but also goes perfectly with smoked salmon, olives, almonds... it is so so flexible. With nutmeg and eucalyptus aromas, there is a lovely, long, complex spicy palate. Perhaps one...
One of the most popular styles of port - you get complexity, but drinkability at an affordable price. Bigger, more dark berries abound with some rich, dried fruit, lots of sweet chocolate, mint and cherry. Graham Family (Owners) Contains Sulphites...
A brilliant 10 year old Tawny Port, rasisined, with lovely prune, honey and allspice." Pocas was founded just before the end of the First World War when Manoel Domingues Pocas Jr decided to set up his own port company. Still...
Bottled in 2005, this is a blend of two vintage ports, which spend a further six months in barrel before bottling, where it spends the majority of its life ageing slowly. This has delicious big, bold blackberry aromas, with spice...
"Bold plum and red-berried bouquet, then a rich, ripe palate of the same, as well as dried fruit and notes of tar. Very pleasant, albeit linear and uncomplicated." Decanter Magazine 89pts
"Reddish tawny to the rim. The rich aroma has a ripe fruit tones with spicy vanilla notes. On the palate, its smooth sweet texture shows mellow ripe fruit with a ripe raisin and spicy wood tone and a bright fresh...
With a pedigree going back centuries the vineyard and owners are legendary in the Douro. A wine that will last decades, don't rush to drink it! Contains Sulphites
"Tawny colour with red tints. Lovely aroma of complex luscious mature fruit, spices and vanilla. Sweet and multi-layered palate with mellow dried fruit and a deep spicy flavour plus a ripe dark fruits dimension. Very long savoury finish." Richard Mayson,...
"A wonderful vintage port, just starting to get mature and soft. Big bold flavours of blueberry and cherry mixed with blackberries, tobacco and leather. This wine has ages to go, so don't feel you need to drink it now!" Wine...
A wonderous old wine - raisins, tree bark, leather, asian spices... a never ending flavour that you just keep tasting long after your glass is empty! Just beautiful and balanced. If you, or a friend or relative, love port, PLEASE...