Opaque red in colour with aromas of red berry fruit and subtle oak. On the pal...Opaque red in colour with aromas of red berry fruit and subtle oak. On the palate it has a perfect balance of bright, juicy red fruit, with satisfying weight of texture and the merest suggestion of well-integrated oak on the finish. A superbly well...more
How do you make a white Burgundy lookalike out of obscure Portuguese grapes in...How do you make a white Burgundy lookalike out of obscure Portuguese grapes in the place most famous for Port wine? We have absolutely no idea, but through some strange alchemy, Crasto have done exactly this. This is a seriously sumptuous bottle, and...more
Bright salmon in colour, the wine delivers great aromatic freshness, with attr...Bright salmon in colour, the wine delivers great aromatic freshness, with attractive notes of wild berry fruit nicely combined with elegant floral hints. Very appealing on the palate, showing good volume and a polished structure made up of...more
A very special wine that is only made in outstanding vintages from an historic...A very special wine that is only made in outstanding vintages from an historic east-facing vineyard planted with at least 49 vine varieties. Intense, vibrant violet colour. On the nose there is great depth and complexity, with aromas of wild forest...more
With a rich winemaking history dating back to 1881, Quintado Portal is a “bou...With a rich winemaking history dating back to 1881, Quinta do Portal is a “boutique” family winery known for its premium Douro wines. Paulo Coutinho has been the head winemaker here since 1994 – and his attention to detail is second to none. Only the...more
Vinha da Ponte is one of the best wines in the entire Douro region. Like its s...Vinha da Ponte is one of the best wines in the entire Douro region. Like its sister wine, Vinha Maria Teresa, it takes its name from a centenary plot of vines, and is only made in years of exceptional quality. Rarely are more than 4,000 bottles...more
Garnet in colour, with an expressive nose of red fruit notes, perfectly balanc...Garnet in colour, with an expressive nose of red fruit notes, perfectly balanced by delicate forest and fine spice aromas. Easy and approachable from the first sip, the character develops on the palate into a wine of excellent volume and fine texture....more
Quintado Noval 2012 Unfiltered LBV is a Single Vineyard LBV, made from grapes...Quinta do Noval 2012 Unfiltered LBV is a Single Vineyard LBV, made from grapes exclusively grown in Quinta do Noval's own vineyards, at the heart of the Douro valley. It has a deep rich red colour with ripe aromas of cherries on the nose, a mouthful of...more
75cl / 14% - Produced in the heart of the Douro Valley, this 2021-vintage is a...75cl / 14% - Produced in the heart of the Douro Valley, this 2021-vintage is a full-bodied red wine with notes of black fruit, rosemary, cherry and a savoury spice. This is a wine for food, try it with roasted pork or a juicy steak.more
Alvaro Van Zeller's family are most famous for starting the finest port house ...Alvaro Van Zeller's family are most famous for starting the finest port house of all time, Quinta do Noval. But their talents don't stop there. Since moving on, Alvaro has become famous for establishing the reputation of Douro's dry reds. Ones like...more