Portugal

From the Douro we offer new vintage releases 'en primeur', as well as mature and historic vintages acquired from the cellars of private and institutional collectors.

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FORTIFIED	2011	4 cases	Blandy's - Sercial Colheita	75cl	£390 per case of 6	Blandy's Sercial Colheita 2011 / 4 cases / 75cl £390 per case of 6	IB
		Tasting Notes "...a fragrant bouquet. It's a little more floral than last year's release, with elderflower and wilted rose petal hints filtering through the quince and marmalade scents. Fine delineation. The palate has arresting spiciness on the entry with upfront stem ginger and lemongrass notes. Slightly viscous in texture, this feels harmonious with modest complexity on the finish. Maybe it just needs a little more length, but otherwise, this will do nicely. 1,733 bottles released. 88 points." Neal Martin, Vinous Drink 2024-2040------"Sercial grapes from Seixal and Jardim da Serra. Aged in the canteiro system, in 650-litre casks at room temperature until bottling...smell of crackling, russet-rustling, golden leaves; and it smells of tobacco leaves...piercingly precise...pickled lemons and tamarind paste. Of grapefruit and lime...Long after it's gone, your mouth will still be tingling. 17.5 points." (TC) Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com, Aug '24------"...just 1,733 bottles produced: pale amber with a pronounced orange glint; gently lifted, appetising savoury almond and hazelnut aromas with a hint of spirit and spice; lithe on the palate rather than austere as is the case with some Sercial, this is fresh and delicate with a streak of greengage acidity...leading to a long, savoury salted pretzel finish. Already very accessible...and a thoroughly uplifting aperitif. 91 points." Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast V"With its fruit and wood aromas, and its orange marmalade flavor, this dry Madeira is now delicious, still hinting at fruit and with a smoky aftertaste. Drink now. 17.5 points / 4 stars." Richard Mayson
FORTIFIED	2011	4 cases	Blandy's - Verdelho Colheita	75cl	£390 per case of 6	Blandy's Verdelho Colheita 2011 / 4 cases / 75cl £390 per case of 6	IB
		Tasting Notes "...pale amber with a glint of orange and olive green on the rim; lovely, welcoming smoky-savoury aromas with a hint of autumnal wood smoke; gentle greengage sweetness with some textural richness on the palate...offset by a pronounced streak of acidity and a lovely fresh spiced apple finish which goes on and on. Serve cool (c. 15oC) on its own as an aperitif or to accompany chicken consommé. It will also handle gentle spices. 91 points." Neal Martin, Vinous Drink 2024 – 2044------"Verdelho grapes from Porto Moniz and Calheta. Aged in the canteiro system, in 650-litre casks at room temperature until bottling...2,400 75-cl bottles...tastes of ripe, just-picked apricots, of quince, of blood oranges...cigar on the finish; just lit, fragrant, hinting of orange peel. 18 points." (TC) jancisrobinson.com, Aug '24.------"...Dried honey, marmalade and wood varnish scents define this vibrant nose. There's real penetration here. The palate is rounded in the mouth and more viscous in texture than the Sercial, but the acidity keeps this fresh, and there is real weight on the finish. Excellent. 2,400 bottles released. 18 points, 4 stars." Richard Mayson------"Verdelho has produced a medium-dry Madeira, balancing old-wood aging flavors with a soft texture and the spirit coming through from the wood aging. It is ready to drink. 90 points." Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
FORTIFIED	2011	1 case	Taylor	75cl	£560 per case of 12	Taylor 2011 / 1 case / 75cl £560 per case of 12	IB
FORTIFIED	2011	1 case	Warre	75cl	£550 per case of 12	Warre 2011 / 1 case / 75cl £550 per case of 12	IB
FORTIFIED	2016	2 cases	Cockburn	75cl	£195 per case of 6	Cockburn 2016 / 2 cases / 75cl £195 per case of 6	IB
		Tasting Notes "This shows fantastic graphite and dark-berry character with black-stone undertones and hints of dried roses. Full-bodied and very tight and precise. Good kick in the end. Love the polished tannins, which are totally folded into the wine. Reminds me of the 1947 Cockburn. Try in 2024. 99 points" jamessuckling.com
FORTIFIED	2016	8 cases	Croft Vintage Port	75cl	£360 per case of 12	Croft Vintage Port 2016 / 8 cases / 75cl £360 per case of 12	IB
		Tasting Notes "Extremely perfumed with dark-berry and currant aromas. Hints of earth and spices. Full-bodied, round and medium sweet. Hints of resin. Opulent yet restrained. Shows ripe and beautiful fruit with clarity. Try in 2025. 97 points" jamessuckling.com
FORTIFIED	2016	2 cases	Fonseca	75cl	£420 per case of 12	Fonseca 2016 / 2 cases / 75cl £420 per case of 12	IB
		Tasting Notes "Lots of ripe fruit here with raisins and wet earth that turn to violets and hot stones. Full-bodied, tannic and powerful with fantastic grip and intensity. Grabs you. Impressive. Drink in 2025. 98 points" jamessuckling.com
FORTIFIED	2016	1 case	Graham	75cl	£220 per case of 6	Graham 2016 / 1 case / 75cl £220 per case of 6	DP
		Tasting Notes "Extremely complex aromas that show the classic Graham character of black-fruit marmalade and burnt oranges. Follows through to a full body with great grip at the finish. Lightly sweet. Chewy and powerful. Such a focus at the end. 99 points" jamessuckling.com
FORTIFIED	2016	3 cases	Graham	75cl	£220 per case of 6	Graham 2016 / 3 cases / 75cl £220 per case of 6	IB
		Tasting Notes "Extremely complex aromas that show the classic Graham character of black-fruit marmalade and burnt oranges. Follows through to a full body with great grip at the finish. Lightly sweet. Chewy and powerful. Such a focus at the end. 99 points" jamessuckling.com
FORTIFIED	2016	2 cases	Quinta do Noval	75cl	£440 per case of 12	Quinta do Noval 2016 / 2 cases / 75cl £440 per case of 12	IB
		Tasting Notes "This is a superb baby Noval that reminds me of the 1966. Chewy yet so polished. The light sweetness suggests an overall dialing back of the sugar content. Stemmy and lightly green. A truly classic Noval. Almost all from Pinhao. Buy. Better in 2025. 98 points" jamessuckling.com