Soft and velvet feeling. Well structured, the tannins and the acidity are well blended with the abundant fruit. Traditional fermentation of tanning with temperature control, no barrel aging. Perfect to pair with food dishes on meat, sausages and cheese.

Luscious and creamy with baked apple, vanilla, pear and almond tart flavors. It has pale straw color with crisp flowery aromas, fresh almonds on the palate and a long tangy finish

This light red wine, crafted with a blend of both white and black grapes, embodies the spirit of the region's rich viticultural heritage. With a short aging period in traditional clay amphorae, this wine showcases the unique flavors and aromas that define the Palhete style.

This has a lovely purity on the nose with aromas of red currants, blackcurrants, dried herbs and warm stones. Medium-bodied and super drinkable with supple tannins and a delicate red fruit finish. This comes from 80-year-old head-pruned vines planted on clay and limestone soil in do Bairro. The wine fermented and aged in 400- and 700-liter clay amphorae. A serious wine at a less serious price!

A festive and charming Vinho Verde from a true farmer vigneron that has far more energy, freshness, and identity than the more typical commercial wines from the region.

Lemon curd, sponge cake, and mineral umami underneath.

In the tiny village of Vila Alva in southern Portugal a group of friends is working to bring new life to an ancient style of winemaking. The tradition of fermenting and aging in clay jars goes back over 2000 years and yields a remarkably fresh and aromatic wine from organically grown and macerated grapes. Beautiful floral and tropical aromas, a delicious pairing with spicy fare

Casa de Velacetinho is located in the southern most part of the region, close to the River Duoro. The slight effervescense feels more like soft bubbles and is quite refreshing. Aromas of white fruits and tropical notes lead to beautiful white fruit flavors and nice lengths of acidity. Absolutely enjoyable to drink at any moment.

The 2017 vintage was the earliest harvest ever recorded with warmer, drier conditions than usual resulting in small, compact bunches of grapes in excellent condition, with yields amongst the lowest of the century. It's a very deep blue-black color with an expressive, super-ripe nose of plum, mint and bergamot springs from the glass. The palate is rich, velvety and voluptuous!

Coming from roughly 30 year old vines mostly in the Serra da Estrela sub-region of Dão. This Touriga Nacional is farmed with organic/biodynamic methods, fermented and aged in stainless steel, with a very gentle extraction. Blackberries and blood oranges upfront lead into notes of earl grey tea with orange bergamot and dried flowers.

Menéres is the highest quality line of port the family produces, these wines are classic in style. Cask aging has lent this tawny elixir a softened mellow texture with an intense complex nose which complements the appealing gold-raisiny fruit.

From 40-year-old Loureiro vines near the Atlantic, Gorro Vinho Verde is a vibrant, saline-driven white with notes of lime, citrus peel, lemongrass, and stony minerality. Aged on lees for nine months, it’s zesty, full-bodied, and impeccably balanced—a serious wine with coastal soul.

Pale rose, in the typical Provence style, this wine is elegant and fruity, with a crisp and delicate bouquet marked by notes of red berries and flowers. The velvet-smooth-texture and penetrating minerality make this wine extremely gastronomic, perfect to pair with dishes with delicate aromas.

The Douro valley in Portugal has been famous for centuries as its steep rocky slopes have produced the fortified wines of Port. The vineyards there have more nuanced stories to tell however as in this field blend from vines more than 60 years old. Wild ripe strawberry on the nose is balanced by silky tannins and bright acidity. This beguiling red is perfect for a backyard BBQ!

Pato’s 2000 Quinta do Moinho is a masterclass in Baga and its uncanny ability to mimic mature Bordeaux and top Nebbiolo with bottle age. It bursts with a dizzying amount of dried red plums, currants, pipe tobacco, wild herbs, dried roses and violets, pepper, leather, dried orange peel, coffee grounds, cloves, cedar, and underbrush with a slight salinity.

Burgundy by the sea is what Daniel Afonso is creating with his wines grown on the clay and limestone soils in the Atlantic influenced Colares region just NW of Lisbon. Whole cluster fermentation and aging in Burgundy barrels adds multiple layers of complexity to this bright and mineral red. Tart cherry and cranberry flavors share space with subtle notes of saffron & curry leaf.

Portuguese wines are finally getting a seat at the international wine table. Gone are the days of over extracted grapes and high alcohol wines. “Vinhos Aparte” is a new winery doing things in a TOTALLY DIFFERENT way. Fresh, light and fun. Why should France, Italy & Spain get all the limelight?! This red wine has notes of plum and berries. It goes WITH or WITHOUT food. YUM

The “informal” look to this bottling belies a seriously great brut rose from the limestone soils of Bairrada in Portugal. Organically farmed from the master of the grape Luis Pato, this single vineyard bottling spends a minimum of 4-5 years aging sur-lie and is disgorged to order. Bruléed strawberries poured over fresh baked brioche!

Very typical vinho verde with the green-wine character of tangy and energetic acidity and lots of citrus." Great on for an every day wine, as well as for all occassions.

This classic blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Franca comes from a small 7th generation estate that has been farming organically for decades. Trademark black and blue fruits are livened by 30-40% whole cluster fermentation so you get deep fruit flavors but bright, juicy acid. This wants something grilled, like charred beef with peppers and onions.

This blend relies heavily on Jaen (the Portuguese name for Mencia) to give big, juicy, fruit flavors backed up by beautiful floral aromatics. It’s fresh and vibrant, perfect for BBQ food or cheese & charcuterie.

The "Mariana" Rosé is a young and cheerful wine, with generous fruit, freshness and aromatic richness, which reflect the region' charm. Pale pink color. Minerality and fresh red fruit. Volume and nice freshness. Produced from Touriga Nacional and Aragonez varieties.

This easy-drinking rosefrom a family-owned estate boasts a gentle spritz that leads into juicy, ripe red berry fruit. Bright, fresh & palate-cleansing. Utterly delightful.

One of a range of wines celebrating Portuguese explorers to Asia, this has licorice aromas, rich tannins that are smoothly integrated into the black, spicy fruit. Drink now.

This Vinho Verde Rosé has a bright pink color, fresh aromas of strawberry and raspberry along with subtle notes of citrus. The palate indicates a youthful but elegant, well-balanced and fresh wine with a long, lingering finish.

Fruity, light and refreshing, this blend is crisply textured and bright in citrus acidity. Strongly aromatic, this wine hits the palate like a more astringent version of Viognier, full of ripe peaches and apricots, tempered by notes of potpourri and white flowers. The 2019 is a great bargain, and a solid debut vintage.

Light and fruity, with citrus acidity. More textured than Quinta do Ameal Loureiro, this wine evokes laurel scented and citrus aromatics, and adds body and texture of Alvarinho. Try it as an aperitif and charcuterie, as well light flaky fish and shellfish. Citrus notes dominate, forming into crisp green apples and minerality. Best Buy (Wine Enthusiast) # 66 Top 100 for 2020

Tinto Bom is Biodynamic and made with indigenous Tinta Nacional that is steel-fermented with wild yeasts to achieve a light fizz. Dry, & medium-body, with light effervescence. Dark purple color in the glass followed by dense red/black fruit on the nose. The palate shows cherry, earth, blackberry, tobacco, and leather. Finishes with good tannin and acidity. Serve lightly Chilled

This wine starts with expressive aromatic citrus oil and green grass on the nose. It unfolds to crisp, clean wine, but with striking mineral precision, plenary generosity, and a surprising structure, screaming out of the glass. The bright lemon leaves and laurel-scented blossoms mean that this wine (non-oaked) is weighted, yet light on its feet. A wonderful gem

A wine that gets better with age, Vinhas Velhas de Santa Maria is deep red in color and has aromas of jam, prunes and cherries. Complex and full bodied, this wine has subtle notes of chocolate with an acidity typical of this variety over a long and persistent finish.

Light brick red, with an amber hue. On the nose, rich red fruit, notes of caramel, raisins, and cloves. On the palate, cardamom, spice, butterscotch and elegant redcurrant, interwoven with attractive nutty aromas. Smooth and round on the palate, full of luscious strawberry jam flavors with an elegant finish.

Bright straw yellow. On the nose, stone and orchard fruit abound, with flinty wet stone and white pepper laid over the dominant aromatics. On the palate, impressively bright and mineral driven, with a great balance between power and lift. Lemon, green apple, bosc pear flavors co mingle with a touch of floral tone and slate minerals. Juicy and mineral-driven all at once.

The wine is golden yellow in color. It has an intense aroma, with notes of bitter marmalade, a floral quality, exotic wood and dried fruits and nuts, with a light, peppery and curry-like spice. The wood aging adds nobility, complexity and the required richness.

The hallmark of this wine is its otherworldly complexity, featuring cinnamon-clove spiciness with overtones of citrus peal and woodsmoke. There is just enough sweetness to excel as an after-dinner wine, but its long, dry finish also makes it work beautifully with food.

This wine shows dried white peach and delicate orange blossom, with a punchy spiced finish. Firm acidity runs down this wine with laser-like salinity, balanced with a subtle roundness adding texture, and a savory hint of smoke. All these qualities are reflective of the unique environment where these wines are grown. Moorish yet refreshing, and a true rarity of the wine world.

This port is deeply ruby colored with aromas reminiscent of ripe berry fruits and mulberry. The sturdy tannins are well balanced by the strength of the fruit. Intense and concentrated, with a remarkable structure and an overwhelming and persistent finish.

“Well-rounded and harmonious with concentrated fruit flavors of peaches yellow plums, apricots and floral notes while mineral on the palate with long mouth-watering finish. Serve chilled with seafood, fresh fish and creamy pasta.” ~Wine Makers Note

Spontaneously fermented using indigenous yeasts in stainless steel. Bright straw-yellow. On the nose, fresh orchard and stone fruit commingle with apple skin and faint herbal notes. On the palate, good concentration and weight, with bright fresh fruit and clean acidity. Nicely focused on the finish, with a precise chalkiness to the mineral cut.

"Bright ruby-red. Slightly high-toned aromas of blackberry, bitter chocolate, violet and licorice. Lush on entry, then densely packed and sweet in the middle, with fruit-driven flavors of kirsch, black raspberry and cassis nicely support by sexy oak tannins. Surprisingly dry and classic on the finish, with harmonious acidity giving the wine terrific balance." Stephen Tanzer"

Bright ruby-garnet. On the nose, bright fresh cherry, pomegranate, candied violet, rose petal and flint. On the palate, elegant and fresh, with floral and spice notes wrapped around a core of fresh cherry fruit. Finishes long, with mouthwatering acidity and a consistent beam of minerality through the finish.

Golden/brown in colour with a delightful aroma of nuts and almonds which comes through on the palate with a fresh concentrated spirity finish, from extended ageing in small old oak barrels.

Dark red in colour, with a fresh vibrant aroma of dark fruits which follows through on the palate along with a mineral character, a youthful wine with good extract and great balance, offering superb "drinkability".

a very inviting nose of green apple, honeysuckle, lemon and lime and it only gets better from there. Tasting the wine reveals just a slight amount of fizz along with tons of tart apple, melon and grapefruit with a touch of honeyed sweetness. The wine is vibrant and rich in the mouth with great acidity and some nice salty minerality that leads into the long finish.

This wine is ruby in color, with an intense aroma of red and black forest fruits plus toasted notes. With smooth tannins and a nice acidity, this is a very easy-drinking wine.

The vast majority of producers in the Douro purchase their grapes, but Quinta do Infantado is one of the few that owns their own vineyard and controls quality from vine to bottle. This delicious dry red is a blend of Tinta Roriz, Touriga, and other native vines, all co-planted on the estate’s steep slopes. Black fruit, spice, anise,
herbs, and minerals.

To taste the aged reds of Frei João is to taste Portuguese winemaking history. This is a classic, well-aged Bairrada red made from the indigenous Baga, considered Portugal’s most age-worthy red varietal. With its vibrant acidity and minerality, this wine clearly transmits its terroir and cool climatic influence from the Atlantic.

Dark red, jammy on the nose, solid taste, medium structure and nice focused close up. This wine has Fantastic. Leather, smoke. Different levels of taste. A lot of character!

FVine Vinho Tinto A ripe, very fruity wine with enough softness to suggest sweetness. Smooth with red fruits and a touch of acidity, it's ready to drink now.

A ripe, very fruity wine with enough softness to suggest sweetness. Smooth with red fruits and a touch of acidity, it's ready to drink now.

Winemaker Antonio Ribeiro and his wife Sara Dionisio raise their Encruzado in stainless steel for a bright and energetic white with while appealing, lees-y roundness. Exotic aromas of grapefruit, passionfruit, and banana leaf, with yellow floral, hints of fennel and green herbs. There's no shortage of tense, mouth-watering acidity on the palate of pear, lime, aloe, and clover

This is an impressively complex Vinho Verde, obviously made for food. With its tangy acidity and tense mineral texture, this blend of a range of the regional grapes is structured and with a delicious, refreshing aftertaste. Drink now.

 The old vines, ancient schist soils, & high sun exposure translate brilliantly into this red. Luis' minimal interventionist style of wine-making allows fruit to do its thing naturally. He is a traditionalist, using foot pigeage (crushing of grapes) for 30% of the fermentation in large stone lagars, & the rest in vats. Fruit is fermented whole cluster w/indigenous.

INSANE! From the Azores Islands, this is a blend of ancient grapes. On the nose, explosive aromas of sour cherry, cranberry, sour beer, and sea spray. On the palate, high-toned, juicy red cherry fruit, with mouth watering acidity and a pronounced salinity. Funky and sauvage through the mid-palate, finishing with umami-laden flavors of meat, seaweed and wet stone. Impressive clarity and concentration.

This simple fruity wine is perfumed and attractively fragrant. With a blend that includes the unusual Perrum grape (also known as Pedro Ximenez in the Sherry region of Spain), it is smooth, refreshingly creamy and ready to drink. Wine Enthusiast gives this a Best Buy!

A savory and well-spiced red, with dried herb and fresh earth aromas edging the boysenberry and red plum flavors. Firm tannins structure the minerally finish. Drink now through 2022.

Aged for 8 months on the lees with slight batonnage, the
wine displays a beautiful golden color. The nose is mysterious, with notes of flint and
minerality, arising among white fruit and flowery aromas. Very elegant on the palate, with
fine texture and lively acidity. A wine with unique character that will continue to evolve over
years in the bottle.

It has a beautiful red hue with fair hints as well as a fresh and delicate aroma, reminiscent of spices and nuts, acquired during the ageing in oak wood. In the mouth it is an elegant wine that shows a fine balance between mature tannins and sweetness, providing it with an attractive, long finish.

The wine is a citrine color with a slightly golden hue. An aroma of good complexity, with floral notes, tropical fruit, white fruits and earthy, slightly shrubby tones. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and reveals a lively and well-integrated acidity, alongside floral notes and touches of white fruit. It has an extremely elegant finish.

An elegant wine exhibiting grapefruit and mineral aromas and flavors warmed by oak contact. Refreshing, with a fine balance and long finish.

Blended for consistency of character and quintessentially Fonseca in style, this reserve blend provides reliable and affordable value. Deep youthful ruby color. Intense rich fruity nose crammed with pure blackberry, cassis, cherry and plum aromas interwoven with notes of spice. The palate full bodied and round, with a smooth velvety texture balanced by firm mouth filling tannins. The juicy black fruit flavors linger into the rich luscious finish.

Pale straw gold in color, the wine is lightly sweet with a vibrant acidity and round, velvety texture. White fruit aromas and flavors are offset by light oak notes. Customarily served chilled as an aperitif, on the rocks or with tonic or sparkling water. A great summer drink!

Medium amber with a green rim. Aromas of burnt orange, tobacco, toffee and herbs, with a hint of potpourri adding an exotic component. Broader and deeper than the Charleston, offering sappy orange marmalade, chestnut honey and toffee flavors underscored by tangy acidity. Shows a sweet, nutty quality on the smoky, gently spicy finish. I like this wine's heft and thrust.

The farm of Montalto, owned by the same family along five generations, has an extension around fifty hectares covering vineyards, olive yard, orchards and forest, which, altogether, appear as a magnificent mosaic in the landscape. This is a charming red that encapsulates the natural wine of the region.

The nose has excellent aroma intensity and concentration, with fresh wild berry fruit notes and delicate hints of chocolate. An engaging palate leads to a wine of great volume, with a tight-knit structure of firm, finely-textured tannins nicely wrapped in fresh wild berry fruit notes. The finish is balanced, fresh and lingering.

n a port tasting, tasting Graham's is almost like tasting a big, rich, succulent Merlot after a group of blockbuster, tannic Cabernets. Sweeter and more obvious than many ports, the opaque purple-colored 1994 is fruity, powerful, and rich, with an addictive hedonistic quality. It will be ready to drink in 8-10 years and keep for up to 30.

Hints of white pulp fruits, such as apples and pears, come together harmoniously in the mouth, with a persistent fresh feel.
Ideal to be drunk as an aperitif with starters like pineapple and shrimp toasts or accompanying seafood dishes in lemon sauce.

Vibrant aromas and flavors of fresh strawberry, pomegranate and Orange zest are corralled by a pleasantly light spritz.

The 1995 has exotic notes of dried fruits and mushrooms, and the characteristic acidity that Arinto is known for has kept this wine remarkably fresh and vivacious. This 20 year old is a current release. Skin fermented and aged 24 months in concrete. Exotic notes of dried fruits, nuts and mushrooms with the characteristic acidity that Arinto is known and prized for.

This Vinho Verde Rosé has a bright pink color. The aromas are fairly bursting with fresh red berries, such as strawberry and raspberry along with more subtle notes of citrus. The palate indicates a youthful but elegant, well-balanced and fresh wine with a long, lingering finish.

For more than 250 years, Ferreira has been synonymous with high-quality Portuguese wine. The vineyards of Ferreira can be found throughout the Douro region.
Esteva 2015 is a bright ruby color. It has floral notes of rockrose, balsamic aromas of cedar and resin and red fruits like strawberry and cherry. Good volume, well integrated acidity giving exceptional freshness.

Made mainly from grape varieties typical of the region. This wine is garnet red in colour, with an intense aroma of red fruits, well-balanced and with a good freshness.

Grown on the plateau above the Douro valley, this wine is rich, generous and finely balanced. Green plum and citrus acidity are dominant, while ripe melon and spice grace the finish. Drink now.

This is a classic Reserve Ruby, full of berry fruits, juicy acidity and light tannins. Hints of dried fruits combine with red berries to give a wine that is stylish and dry in the Warre's style.

With a history spanning 5 centuries, Kopke is the oldest Port Wine brand in the market today. The Kopke house was founded in 1638, in Porto, by Germans Christiano and Nicolaus KopkeFinely perfumed, this is a ripe, structured wine. It has juicy acidity, jammy berry fruit flavors and acidity to balance. Concentrated, dense and still developing, this will be an opulent, rich wine.

The sweetest and richest in the Historic series, the New York Malmsey unfolds slowly in the glass, gradually revealing layers of depth and flavor. Coffee, toffee and date notes emerge, followed by earthy, almost truffley flavors. Powerful and assertive on the long finish.

The glass opens with a triple layered aroma of savory peppercorn and cocoa, jasmine flowers, and black fruit. e immediate dark chocolate structure provides the canvas on which black cherries, roasted lamb, and exotic spices intermingle. e wine finishes with the tapering dark chocolate structure and culminates with hints of vanilla.

Vargellas is always associated with violet aromas as well as the strength and power of its wines inside a velvet glove. The 2012 is concentrated yet soft and smooth on the surface. It’s fruity and fresh, while brooding with inner strength. Drink now for its fruit; wait until 2021 for its power and longevity.

Sweet - Aged in casks to achieve a balance of still vibrant red fruit flavors enhanced by mellow dried fruits and nuts from ageing. A true tawny, aged in casks to achieve a balance of still vibrant red fruit flavors enhanced by mellow dried fruits and nuts from ageing. The secret to the richness of this fine tawny port is 4 to 5 years ageing in small casks.

Golden yellow color. Very intense Aroma, with notes of bitter orange compote, floral notes, exotic wood and dried fruit, curry and pepper. In the mouth has a good structure, good balance between acidity and sweetness, notes of dry fruits and a long and delicate finish.

Barros is not well known outside Portugal, but this wine suggests it should be. Delicate and perfumed, this has a fine balance that leaves a fresh, fruity aftertaste. There is structure, sweetness and ripeness.

Its bouquet is intense and rich with hints of very ripe fruit (plum, apricot and marmalade) and floral notes. Complex, its spice and dry fruit notes derive from the evolution in oak wood, through oxidation In the mouth, it is a full-bodied and rich-flavoured wine, extremely well balanced, that combines elegance with a delicate yet persistent finish.

Founded by a German family of the same name in 1638, Kopke is likely the oldest Port house in existence today. Aged in oak casks before bottling, this is a young, fruity port with a vibrant, sweet feel. This crowd-pleaser features plum and bright cherry flavors. The palate is smooth and balanced.

Named after a Roman city that existed in the Douro region, this wine is impressively balanced, rich with both tannins and vanilla flavors. They go with the perfumed blackberry fruits and the wine's sophistication.

"The douROSA 2012 red is a typical Douro wine with cherry and herbaceous aromas but with a slightly lighter, more relaxed style. 2012 was a perfect year for wines where freshness, aroma and elegance were more important than concentration and power."

This opens steely and gripping, with fine acidity, firmness on the finish and enough concentration in this lighter-styled vintage. The best of the trio submitted by Taylor Fladgate this issue, it does everything well and mostly exceeds expectations. It more or less combines a bit of the initial power displayed by the Fonseca and the expressiveness of the Croft, and adds silky t

Light brick red, with an amber hue. On the nose, rich red fruit, notes of caramel, raisins, and cloves. On the palate, cardamom, spice, butterscotch and elegant redcurrant, interwoven with attractive nutty aromas. Smooth and round on the palate, full of luscious strawberry jam flavors with an elegant finish.

Rather fresh, with dried fruit, almond and toffee character. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with a coffee cake aftertaste. Pleasant.

Organically farmed vineyards planted from 1965-2000. Tended in rocky schist at 500 m (1,640 ft) elevation. Aged 12 months in new French oak barrels (2,500 cases made)

This beautiful, structured wine from Portugal is sure to please. Wonderful red fruit character, followed by darker fruits on the palate, quite earthy with firm tannins makes this wine a pleasure to experience. Goes well with most meats, charcuterie or grilled vegetables. Recently awarded Winery of the Year, this is a must try!

A beautiful wine that presents a soft, fruit driven palate with plenty of earth, as well. This is an incredible value bottling from the best bang for your buck wine region in the world. Very food friendly and drinks extremely well on it's on, with it's spicy red and blacberry fruit aromas. If you've not experienced the Wines of Portugal, make this your first foray.