Inky purple black with narrow magenta rim. Classic Taylor nose, with exotic scents of violet and gumcistus set against an impenetrable background of intense dark berry fruit. Stylish and racy palate, displaying a tight fabric of sinewy tannins and packed with concentrated grapey flavours which intensify through the seemingly endless ... more
WARRIOR is the oldest brand of Port in the world, having been shipped continuously since the 1750’s. The name Warrior was branded on the casks of Warre’s finest Reserve Ports since the earliest days of the firm. The traditional style has been maintained over the years and it is today ... more
A very intense colour with a deep purple rim, on the nose showing a luscious ripeness with rich floral aromas and undertones of black cherry. On the palette a classic full-bodied structure, packed with layers of ripe fruit and firm tannins, with a long and lingering finish. more
Nose: Attractive, floral-scented nose, elegant and complex; raspberry and fresh berry aromas.
Palate: Very elegant, smooth, complete wine. Hints of tobacco and cedar wood spice enormous depth. Lovely rich fruit and big tannins. Long finish. more
Tremendous backbone with a rich complexity of balanced fruit showing through. This elegant wine has the characteristic Warre flowery nose and its solidity shows it to be a lasting Vintage. more
The weather pattern during 1997 was regular with the exception of unusually hot and dry conditions in Northern Portugal during the months of February, March and April. The effect on the vegetative cycle of the Douro wines was firstly one of premature budding followed in some cases by secondary budding ... more
Very dark inky and concentrated colour. Lovely fresh aromas of violets. Layer and layer of ripe blackberry fruit, intensely rich and full bodied. Sweetness and tannins bind this wine together to form a perfect harmonious structure. more
Deep red colour. A complex and well structured wine with a strong floral aroma of violets. It shows form and persistent tannins, a pleasant taste of ripped plums and a long final taste. more
The good colour extraction experienced during this vintage together with the excellent ripe fruit characteristics is likely to ensure that this will be one of the finest Vintage Ports produced during the last 20 to 30 years. more
A Quinta do Panascal Vintage Port is produced only when a general Fonseca declaration is not made, as this wine forms the backbone of a Fonseca Vintage Port blend. The decision to bottle a Quinta do Vintage is taken when the wine is judged to be of exceptional quality. The ... more
Light tawny colour, with an excellent nose of dried fruits and walnuts. On the palate classic flavours of nuts highlighted by mature fruit, well balanced and with long fresh finish. Superb with cheese, nuts or dried fruit after a meal. Excellent with a cigar. more
Cockburn's Special Reserve is the world's most popular premium port. Special Reserve is a medium dark ruby color, with a deep garnet edge. The blend has a clean aroma, showing maturity and finesse, with a hint of dried plums. Off dry to medium sweet, Special Reserve has a rich, mellow ... more