Port

Port is a fortified wine, produced exclusively in the Douro valley in the North of Portugal. It is usually a sweet red wine, served as a desert wine but can can also come in dry, semi dry and white varieties. Fortified wine in the style of Port are made in many wine regions throughout the world but European legislation prevents any products hailing from anywhere but Portugal to be labelled as port or Porto. In the US, wines labelled "port" may come from anywhere in the world, whilst names sucha as "Dao", "Oporto" and "Vinho do Porto" indicate foreign , non-generic names for wines originating in Portugal. Grapes grown for port are generally characterised by their small, dense fruit which produce concentrated and long-lasting flavours, suitable for long ageing. While the grapes used to produce port produced in Portugal are strictly regulated by the Instituto do Vinho do Porto, wines from outside this region which describe themselves as port may be from other varieties. Over one hundred varieties of grapes are sanctioned for Port production but only five are commonly grown and used. These include Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Touriga Nacional. White ports are produced the same way as red ports except white grapes are used. A couple of shippers have experimented with Ports produced from a single variety of grapes, although most commercial ports are from a blend of different grapes. Since the Phylloxera crisis, most vines are grown on grafted rootstock, with the notable exception of the Nacional area Quinta do Noval, which since being planted in 1925 has produced some of the most expensive vintage ports.

Noval Lagrima

75cl

The sweetest style of white port from Quinta do Noval. Lagrima literally means ' tears' and ..

€26.00 Ex Tax: €21.14

Quinta da Gaivosa LBV Port 2015

75 cl

From vines more than 60 years old, this wonderful late bottled vintage was aged in French oak casks ..

€47.00 Ex Tax: €38.21

Quinta do Noval 1994 Vintage Port

75 cl

This port is characterised by its purity of fruit and a fine and delicate quality that is typical of..

€219.99 Ex Tax: €178.86

Quinta do Noval 2011 Vintage Port

75 cl

2011 was almost universally declared as a vintage year by Port producers as conditions were perfect...

€54.95 Ex Tax: €44.68

Quinta do Noval 2017 Vintage Nacional

75cl

The 2017 release of the Quinta do Noval Nacional was an exceptional year for their ports and this vi..

€700.00 Ex Tax: €569.11

The Last Drop Centenario, Duo of Old Colheita Tawny Ports from 1870 and 1970

70cl x 2 and 5cl x 2

The release is the fruit of a collaboration between Ben Howkins, Director of The Last Drop Distiller..

€4,600.00 Ex Tax: €3,739.84

Caldas Tawny Special Reserve

75 cl

A wonderful Tawny from vines more than 60 years old. Oak aged for 8 years. ..

€22.99 Ex Tax: €18.69

Caldas White Port

75cl

Vinified like a red port, fermenting with the skins for 3-4 days, to extract more flavours and richn..

€21.00 Ex Tax: €17.07

Killahora Pom O Apple Port 50cl

50cl

Killahora Orchards Pom'o Apple Port hails from the south of the country in Co. Cork. It&nbs..

€31.00 Ex Tax: €25.20

Quinta do Noval Vintage 2016 Nacional Port

75cl

2016 was a great year for this Nacional Port. The blend consisting of Touriga Franca, Tinto C&a..

€83.95 Ex Tax: €68.25