Saturated black/purple-colored, with stunning aromatics of blueberries, blackberries, licorice, and iron, this spectacular vintage port is one of the stars of the vintage. Extremely full-bodied, with silky tannin, spectacular concentration and purity, multiple flavor levels, and an evolved, forward personality, this is an exquisite yet precocious 1997 vintage port. Anticipated ... more

Among the most saturated blue/purple/black-colored examples of the vintage, Taylor's 2000 tastes like a young vintage of Chateau Latour on steroids. Aromas of graphite, blackberry liqueur, creme de cassis and smoke jump from the glass. Spetacularly concentrated and enormously endowed, with sweetness allied to ripe tannin, decent acidity, and layer ... more

The vintage Ports of Fonseca are 'perhaps the most consistently great of them all,' raves Parker. 'Not only do they have a striking fleshiness and powerful richness when young, but they retain that youthfulness for decades.' The prehistory of the firm of Fonseca Guimaraens lies in the late 1700s, in ... more

Dense ruby/purple colored, with an exotic, exuberant perfume of black fruits, flowers, incense and licorice, this unctuously-textured, full-bodied port is one or the most concentrated of the vintage. Sweet,expansive, and succulent, this large scaled, but remarkably well-balanced effort is surprisingly forward and accessible (by Fonseca's stndards). 2006-2025., Collectible "Fabulous nose ... more

This is a Port of a Lifetime... Taylor Fladgate Vintage 2003 will age effortlessly for the next 50 years making it a must-have for collectors and/or parents with children born in 2003! Look for a classic Taylor nose, with exotic scents of violets, spices and intense dark berry fruits. ... more

A little mute to begin but with a fair bit of swirling reveals notes of mincemeat pie, dried plums and dark chocolate plus some meaty / gamey aromas. The flavours on the palate are more savoury with firm, rugged tannins and a good amount of lively acid. Very long finish., ... more

This is the first time the great 2007 Quinta do Noval has been offered by AXA. As a vintage, it is one of the best of the 20th century, and several critics have placed Quinta do Noval 2007 as the #1 Port of the vintage. Porto, as the Portuguese call ... more

It is my opinion that Taylor's tawny ports are the best of their type. When tasted against other tawnys, they all exhibit more aromatic personalities, greater fruit and ripeness, and a wonderful sweetness and length. Although I find the Thirty Year Old Tawny admirable, I prefer the richer, more vibrant ... more

This Top 100 Wine of the Yearin 2003 was # 9 on the Spectator's elite list of great wines. The 2000 Vintage is remembered for the immense concentration of its wines and for the small quantities produced. Grahams is a family business with the 13th generation of Symingtons at ... more

W & J Graham's was founded in Oporto in 1820 by the two brothers, William and John Graham. Today, the illustrious house is owned by the Symington family who has been in the Port trade for 350 years. The 13th generation of Symington's is actively involved in the day-to-day management ... more

Deep garnet colour. The nose is just beginning to evolve into musky, dried plum and raisin aromas with whiffs of tree bark, nutmeg, cumin and cloves. The palate is seriously big and voluptuous with medium to high acidity and a medium to firm level of fine tannins. Very long finish., ... more

In 1978 Fonseca acquired Quinta do Panascal, a prime property located in the beautiful Távora Valley, to the south of the Douro River. The majority of Bin nº 27, Fonseca’s famous leading brand, is actually produced from the Panascal vineyard, and it is also used in the blend for Fonseca's ... more