Portuguese Wine

About 67Wine Petit Somm Series

The 67Wine Petit Somm Series® is a project created by our buyer, Oscar Garcia Moncada. The entire lineup provides our customers and wine lovers with a hand-picked selection of wines of exceptional quality and value. The artwork on the labels celebrates some of the most iconic neighborhoods in NYC, as well as favorite international cities — this bottle features the energy and spirit of Times Square.

Tasting Notes

Deliciously fun and refreshing! Vibrant tropical and citrus notes combine perfectly with a lively effervescence and a refreshing off-dry finish. Light-bodied, crisp, and endlessly drinkable.

Food Pairings

Perfect as an aperitivo or paired with light seafood, grilled fish, sushi, fresh salads, and mild cheeses. Serve well-chilled for best enjoyment.

Product Details

Bottle Size: 750ml
Vintage: NV (Non-Vintage)
Region: Vinho Verde, Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Verde DOC
Style: White Wine, Off-Dry, Lightly Sparkling
Producer: 67Wine Petit Somm Series®

Aveleda · Minho · Vinho Verde DOC · Minho · Portugal · 2024

Aveleda is one of Portugal’s most celebrated wine estates — a historic quinta in the Minho region that has been producing Vinho Verde for generations. The Minho is Aveleda’s flagship expression of the appellation: a proprietary white blend crafted to capture everything that makes Vinho Verde irresistible — pale, slightly fizzy, vibrantly fresh, and built for the moment. At $12.99, it is one of the great value whites in the world. Vegan. Screwcap. 90 points from James Suckling.

Clear pale yellow in the glass, the 2024 opens with an elegant, crisp bouquet of green apple, lime, lemon, and peach with a whisper of seashell minerality. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and refreshing — slightly fizzy, saline, and vibrant, with a clean citrus finish that makes every sip feel like the first. Versatile and effortless, it is perfect for the simplest moments in life.

“This saline white has aromas of lemons, peaches and seashells. It’s medium-bodied and simple but refreshing. Vegan.”
— James Suckling · 90 Points. (Vintage 2024). 

• Producer: Aveleda, Quinta de Aveleda, Minho, Portugal
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Vinho Verde DOC, Minho, Portugal
• Blend: Proprietary white blend
• Style: Dry white — slightly fizzy, saline, citrus-fresh
• Closure: Screwcap
• Vegan: Yes
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Green apple, lime, lemon, peach, seashell minerality, slight spritz, saline finish
• Pairings: Cod fish cakes, marinated olives, empanadas, grilled fish and vegetables, seafood, aperitif

JS:90 · Vinho Verde DOC — saline, slightly fizzy, and endlessly refreshing from one of Portugal’s great historic estates. One of the world’s best value whites.

Vera Vinho Verde Branco 2025 750ml

Discover the delight of Vera Vinho Verde Branco, a refreshing and vibrant Portuguese white wine that tantalizes the taste buds with its unique flavor profile. This wine is characterized by its bright acidity and delightful notes of citrus and green apple, with clean, lively flavors of lime, ripe pink and yellow grapefruit. The slight effervescence adds a refreshing sparkle, making it a perfect choice for warm summer days and a favorite at gatherings.

Winemaker's Description

Arinto brings bright acidity and aging potential, Azal is citric and fresh and Loureiro is aromatic and delicate.

Three Grape Blend

This Vinho Verde is a blend of three classic Portuguese grape varieties: Arinto, Azal, and Loureiro. Each grape contributes unique characteristics that create a harmonious and complex wine.

Arinto - Bright Acidity & Aging Potential

Arinto brings bright acidity and aging potential to the blend. This grape provides the wine's crisp backbone and ensures freshness, making it both enjoyable now and capable of short-term aging.

Azal - Citric & Fresh

Azal is citric and fresh, contributing vibrant citrus character to the wine. This grape adds lively, zesty flavors that make the wine incredibly refreshing.

Loureiro - Aromatic & Delicate

Loureiro is aromatic and delicate, bringing floral and aromatic complexity to the blend. This grape adds elegance and perfume to the wine's bouquet.

Tasting Profile

Appearance: Pale yellow hue with slight effervescence
Aroma: Citrus, green apple, floral notes, aromatic and delicate character
Palate: Clean, lively flavors of lime, ripe pink and yellow grapefruit. Bright acidity with light body and crisp finish. Subtle hints of mineral undertones
Finish: Crisp, refreshing finish with slight effervescence

Clean, Lively Flavors

Clean, lively flavors of lime, ripe pink and yellow grapefruit define this refreshing wine. The purity of fruit expression is characteristic of quality Vinho Verde.

Lime, Pink & Yellow Grapefruit

Flavors of lime, ripe pink and yellow grapefruit create a vibrant citrus profile. These bright fruit notes make the wine incredibly food-friendly and refreshing.

Slight Effervescence

Slight effervescence adds a refreshing sparkle and liveliness to the wine. This gentle fizz is a hallmark of traditional Vinho Verde and enhances the wine's refreshing character.

Bright Acidity

Characterized by its bright acidity that provides structure and freshness. The acidity makes this wine perfect for pairing with food and ensures it's thirst-quenching.

Citrus & Green Apple Notes

Delightful notes of citrus and green apple create an inviting flavor profile. These classic Vinho Verde characteristics make the wine approachable and enjoyable.

Mineral Undertones

The subtle hints of mineral undertones add depth to the wine, enhancing its overall experience. This minerality reflects the terroir of Portugal's Vinho Verde region.

Light Body & Crisp Finish

Light body and crisp finish make it incredibly enjoyable and easy to drink. The wine's refreshing nature makes it perfect for warm weather and casual occasions.

2024 Vintage Quality

This 2024 vintage of Vera Vinho Verde Branco showcases the freshness and vibrancy that defines great Vinho Verde. The wine is meant to be enjoyed young to capture its lively character.

Portuguese Vinho Verde Region

From Portugal's Vinho Verde region, known for producing refreshing, slightly effervescent white wines. This region in northwest Portugal has a cool, maritime climate ideal for these grape varieties.

Versatile Food Pairing

This wine pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes:

• Light salads
• Grilled fish and seafood
• Spicy Asian cuisine
• Sushi and sashimi
• Shellfish
• Fresh oysters
• Light appetizers
• Goat cheese

Perfect for Summer Days

A perfect choice for those warm summer days, making it a favorite at summer picnics, beach parties, and garden gatherings. The refreshing characteristics make it ideal for outdoor entertaining.

Ideal for Gatherings

Imagine relaxing on a sunny afternoon, sipping on this delightful wine while sharing meals with friends and family. Whether it's a casual barbecue or a formal dinner, Vera Vinho Verde Branco is the ideal companion.

Serve Chilled

Served chilled, this wine elevates any occasion, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. Serve at 45-50°F for optimal enjoyment.

Pale Yellow Hue

As you pour it into your glass, the pale yellow hue captivates your senses. The wine's appearance signals its freshness and quality.

Enticing Aromas

The moment the cork pops, the enticing aromas fill the air, inviting you to take the first sip. The aromatic complexity from Loureiro creates an inviting bouquet.

Adds Elegance & Joy

Whether you are celebrating a special milestone or simply unwinding after a long day, Vera Vinho Verde Branco adds a touch of elegance and joy to your lifestyle. This wine impresses wine lovers and casual drinkers alike.

Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny Port — Douro Valley, Portugal

Taylor Fladgate is widely regarded as the benchmark producer of aged Tawny Port, and their 10 Year Old Tawny is the wine that has made that reputation. Founded in 1692 and one of the last independent Port houses, Taylor’s sources fruit from their own quinta vineyards in the Douro Valley, aging the wine in small oak casks over a decade to develop the characteristic amber-tawny color, nutty complexity, and mellow richness that defines this style at its finest. Robert Parker called Taylor’s Tawnys the best of their type — more aromatic, fruitier, riper, and better balanced than the competition. The 10 Year Old is his personal favorite.

The nose is elegant and complex: sweet berries, walnut, toffee, caramel, and dried cherry, with red tea and a whisper of singed vanilla. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a silky, mellow texture — chocolate, toffee, and dried fruit layered with subtle oak and just enough spirit backbone to keep everything honest. The finish is long, warm, and deeply satisfying. It is bottled for immediate drinking and needs no decanting.

“It is my opinion that Taylor’s tawny ports are the best of their type — more aromatic personalities, greater fruit and ripeness, and a wonderful sweetness and length. The Ten Year Old Tawny is a personal favorite, as well as the best bargain among these ports.” — Robert Parker, 93 pts

“Beautiful sweet berries with walnut, toffee and caramel undertones on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with medium sweetness and a chocolate and toffee aftertaste. A richer style of 10-year-old and delicious. Drink now.” — James Suckling, 93 pts

“This has a nice racy edge to the mix of slightly dried red cherry and raspberry fruit, backed by red tea and singed vanilla. Shows good tension from start to finish.” — Wine Spectator, 91 pts

“A very complete aged tawny with all the right nuts and fruit characters. The style is ripe, full and sweet, a mellow wine that only hints at the spirit behind it.” — Wine Enthusiast, 90 pts

• Producer: Taylor Fladgate, Douro Valley, Portugal (est. 1692)
• Style: 10 Year Old Tawny Port
• Appellation: Douro DOC — Porto, Portugal
• Aging: 10 years in small oak casks
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Sweet berries, walnut, toffee, caramel, dried cherry, chocolate, red tea, singed vanilla
• Best Paired With: Dark chocolate, almond tart, crème brûlée, coffee desserts, Stilton, walnuts, or on its own after dinner

The world’s benchmark 10 Year Tawny — Taylor Fladgate delivers over 330 years of Port mastery in a wine that Robert Parker calls the best bargain in aged Tawny.

Vera Vinho Verde Rosé — Vinho Verde DOC, Portugal 2025

In 1991, this house did something no one in the Vinho Verde DOC had ever done: they made a rosé. More than three decades later, Vera remains the original — and the benchmark. The wine is built around Vinhão, a rare tinturier grape (red pulp, not just red skin) that gives the wine its striking deep color and structural backbone. Rabo de Anho — an untranslatable, rarely planted indigenous variety — rounds out the blend, adding lightness, freshness, and a delicate floral lift that keeps everything in balance. At $11.99, it is one of the most distinctive rosés in the shop.

The 2025 vintage is vivid and immediately appealing. The nose opens with fresh strawberry, watermelon, and floral notes — bright and clean. On the palate it is crisp and lightly effervescent, with juicy red fruit, a whisper of minerality, and a refreshing finish that invites another pour. It drinks like summer in a glass.

Winemaker’s Note — "This house was the first to ever produce a Rosé in the Vinho Verde DOC, back in 1991. Vinhão is a tinturier — a red pulp grape — hence the dark color. Rabo de Anho, an untranslatable, rarely planted grape, adds lightness and freshness to the blend."

• Producer: Vera, Vinho Verde DOC, Portugal
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Vinho Verde DOC
• Blend: Vinhão (tinturier), Rabo de Anho
• Style: Deep-colored rosé, crisp & lightly effervescent
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh strawberry, watermelon, floral lift, juicy red fruit, mineral finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now
• Best Paired With: Grilled salmon, shellfish, charcuterie, light pasta, poolside sipping

The original Vinho Verde rosé — still the best one.

Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port 750ml

W. & J. Graham's is one of the great names in Port — a house with over 200 years of history in the Douro Valley and a legacy of producing some of the finest Vintage Ports ever made. Six Grapes is their signature Reserve: a wine drawn from the same vineyards as Graham's celebrated Vintage Ports, blended from two or three harvests and aged an average of five to six years in cask before bottling. It is, in essence, the Graham's Vintage Port experience made accessible and ready to drink.

Rich, opulent, and beautifully structured — Six Grapes is the benchmark for what a Reserve Port should be. T-cap closure means no corkscrew needed, and it stays fresh for up to two months refrigerated after opening. The ultimate luscious dessert in a glass.

"Ripe and opulent plummy fruit on the nose, big and bold. Well extracted deep fruits on the palate framed by well balanced tannins and freshness." — Decanter, 95 pts

• Producer: W. & J. Graham's, Vila Nova de Gaia, Douro, Portugal
• Style: Non-Vintage Reserve Port
• Appellation: Porto DOC, Douro Valley
• Blend: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão & others
• Aging: 5–6 years in cask — blended from 2–3 harvests
• Closure: T-cap (no corkscrew needed) — stays fresh up to 2 months refrigerated
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Ripe plum, dark cherry, dark chocolate, opulent fruit, well-balanced tannins, long lingering finish
• Best Paired With: Dark chocolate, blue cheese, walnuts, or enjoyed on its own as a dessert
• Decanter: 95

The Graham's Vintage Port experience in a ready-to-drink Reserve — Six Grapes is the Port you reach for when only the best will do.

One of the Douro's most celebrated expressions, Taylor Fladgate's 20 Year Old Tawny Porto is a masterclass in oxidative aging — rich, complex, and hauntingly beautiful. Blended from tawnies averaging two decades in 600-liter oak casks, it delivers the signature amber-mahogany hue, concentrated nutty depth, and lifted fruit that define great aged tawny at its finest.

Critical Acclaim

• 95 Points - James Suckling: "Saturated with burnt orange peel, caramel, candied fruit and hints of honey-coated nuts...extremely creamy, long and flavorful. Delicious all the way."
• 93 Points - Wine Spectator: "Rich, with a spicy nose...complex and elegant, delivering concentrated crème brûlée and tropical fruit notes that linger on the vibrant and buttery finish."
• 93 Points - Wine Advocate: "Simply filling the mouth on first taste...succulent and inviting, it finishes with waves of concentrated flavors. The best intersection of quality and price."

Winemaking & Aging

• Sourced from select vineyards in the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior
• Produced using Taylor Fladgate's pioneering piston fermenter (Port Toes) technique, extracting greater flavor and aroma than conventional methods
• Fermentation halted with grape spirits to preserve natural sweetness
• Aged in 600-liter oak casks, losing 3% annually to evaporation (the "Angels' Share")
• Blended from tawnies with an average of 20 years of aging
• Gains its distinctive tawny hue and nutty complexity through slow oxidative maturation

Tasting Profile

Deep amber-mahogany with a luminous rim. The nose is intoxicating — burnt orange peel, caramel, candied fig, dried apricot, mango, and honey-coated nuts. On the palate it's full-bodied and luscious: sultanas, chocolate, coffee, crème brûlée, and tropical fruit unfold with remarkable concentration and elegance. The finish is long, creamy, and vibrant with waves of layered flavor. Best served slightly chilled.

Perfect Pairings

Serve slightly chilled (55–60°F) alongside crème brûlée, pecan tart, blue cheese, foie gras, or dark chocolate. An exceptional digestif on its own, and a stunning finale to any dinner. Also makes a luxurious gift for any occasion.

Winemaker Description 

Selected from the lighter Porto of each year, these wines are chosen for ageing in small oak casks to develop their style. Sandemans Original Fine Tawny has the fruit and style of great Porto - but with an added finesse.

Pale in colour and light in body this Port is superb as chilled aperitif, yet satisfying when served at the end of a meal. 

Sandeman · Fine Ruby Porto · Portugal · 750ml

Sandeman Fine Ruby Porto is a rich, rounded Port with fresh plum and red-fruit flavors. Its traditional style and balanced palate make it an inviting companion to creamy cheeses, chocolate desserts or a quiet after-dinner pour.

Winemaker Description

Sandeman: Descended from the fiery Ruby Porto wines originally shipped by George Sandeman in 1790, Sandeman Ruby Porto is still made traditionally, to be rich and robust, yet with a special depth of flavor and the finesse, achieved by expertly blending wines from Sandeman's large and varied stock.

Brilliant red ruby in color, with clean aromas of red fruits, plums and strawberries, Sandeman Porto Fine Ruby has full rich flavors and is very well balanced. Rich, round, balanced in the mouth, with overt flavors of fresh plums and red fruits.

Traditionally matched with full flavored and creamy cheeses, Sandeman Ruby Porto combines well with chocolate desserts, strawberries or berries and fruit pies.

This wine does not require decanting. Serve in a large glass. Can be served slightly chilled, or with a splash of soda, also as a "hot Porto" (served at around 50°C). Once open Sandeman Ruby can remain fresh for up to 4 weeks.

About Sandeman

In 1790, 25-year-old George Sandeman borrowed £300 from his father to establish himself as a wine merchant in London. The son of a Scottish cabinetmaker, he built a business specializing in Port and Sherry, initially trading from Tom's Coffee House on Birchin Lane.

The company grew through the upheavals of the early 19th century. By 1825 it was trading across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. In 1835, its Port shipments reached 4,580 pipes, approximately 12% of the total, establishing Sandeman as a leading Port shipper.

Tasting Notes

Brilliant ruby red, with clean aromas of red fruits, plums and strawberries. Full, rich flavors lead into a rounded, balanced palate marked by fresh plum and red fruit.

Food Pairings & Serving

Pair with full-flavored creamy cheeses, chocolate desserts, berries or fruit pies. No decanting is required. Serve in a large glass, slightly chilled if preferred, or try a splash of soda. The producer advises that the wine can remain fresh for up to four weeks after opening.

Wine Details

• Producer: Sandeman
• Wine: Fine Ruby Porto
• Origin: Portugal
• Region: Douro
• Style: Ruby Port
• Blend: Red Port blend
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Decanting: Not required

Rich plum and red fruit for the cheese board or dessert course.

Taylor Fladgate · Porto · Late Bottled Vintage 2020

Taylor Fladgate pioneered the Late Bottled Vintage style, creating a Port matured longer in cask and ready to enjoy on release. The 2020 LBV draws on full-bodied Ports from estate vineyards and leading properties across the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior.

Deep purple with a ruby rim, this Port offers layered aromas of wild berries, plum, floral notes, and licorice. Rich yet refined on the palate, it combines vibrant dark fruit with firm, linear tannins and a long, elegant finish.

Vintage Notes

The 2020 growing season delivered exceptionally low yields. Early budburst, record July heat, adequate winter and spring rainfall, and a small August rain event accelerated ripening, bringing an early harvest and unusually high sugar levels.

Winemaker Description

Winemaker Description | Deep ruby core with vivid ruby rim. The nose is very fine and multi-layered, with rich strawberry jam aromas, herbal notes, and fresh scents of cedarwood. There is also a discrete dimension, a luxurious redolence of leather and mocha coffee. In contrast, and in keeping with the Taylor house style, the palate has an attractive edge of austerity with taut tannins providing a firm grip to the long finish which delivers a surge of rich berry fruit flavor.

Excellent with fully flavored cheeses, especially blue cheeses. It is also delicious with desserts made with chocolate or berry fruits.

Expert Reviews

Wine Spectator, 92 Points | Shows a nice core of dark currant and fig fruit that’s been steeped with anise, alder and bittersweet cocoa. Give this a little time in a decanter or cellar for another couple of winters. Possesses the stuffing to cover slow sipping over a weekend.

Pairing & Serving

Serve in a large wine glass to showcase its rich aromas. Pair with blue cheeses, chocolate desserts, or berry-based sweets. The producer describes this LBV as ready to enjoy without decanting; the Wine Spectator review recommends a little time in a decanter or additional cellaring.

Wine Details

• Producer: Taylor Fladgate
• Vintage: 2020
• Origin: Douro, Portugal
• Appellation: Porto
• Style: Late Bottled Vintage Port
• Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
• Alcohol: 19%
• Residual sugar: 100 g/L
• Acidity: 4.60 g/L
• pH: 3.66
• Bottle size: 750ml

A richly layered LBV for a cheese course, a chocolate dessert, or a leisurely glass after dinner.

Warre’s Warrior Finest Reserve Port · Douro, Portugal · 750ml

Warre’s Warrior Finest Reserve is a full-bodied Port from Portugal’s Douro region. The winemaker describes a deep red color and intensely rich aromas of ripe red fruit and spice, leading to a balanced palate and a long, complex finish.

Make it an after-dinner pour alongside cheese, nuts or dried fruit, as the producer suggests. The reviews preserved below highlight luscious fruit and spice; they describe earlier tastings, and their original drinking guidance is retained for context.

Winemaker Description

Deep red color, with intensely rich aromas of ripe red fruits and spices. On the palate well balanced and full-bodied, with a long and complex finish.

Superb with cheese, nuts or dried fruit after a meal.

Warre’s · Winemaker Description

Expert Reviews · Historical tastings

Review dates and bottling details are not specified in the existing listing. Wine Spectator’s original drinking window ended in 2025.

Wine & Spirits, 90 Points — Fresher in style than the Warrior of the '90s, this blend is bright and vibrant, filled with luscious fruit inflected by the black pepper of schisty tannins. It's like a small-scale vintage, beautifully balanced.

Wine Spectator, 90 Points — A fruity style, with luscious plum, raspberry and cherry flavors that are deep and rich. Asian spice and dark chocolate notes linger on the fresh, minerally finish. Drink now through 2025. 11,500 cases imported.

At a glance

• Producer: Warre’s
• Expression: Warrior Finest Reserve
• Origin: Douro, Portugal
• Style: Port
• Grapes listed: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca
• Size: 750ml
• Aromas: Ripe red fruit and spice
• Palate: Balanced and full-bodied
• Finish: Long and complex
• Pairings: Cheese, nuts and dried fruit

A rich, balanced Port for an after-dinner cheese board.

Winemaker Description 

Black is a revolutionary new style of port. The bright aromatics, incredible freshness and perfect balance bring it outside the stodgy "vintage-character" category. Enjoy it any time: chilled, before dinner, after, for a seductive edge to cocktails, as an indulgence with chocolate. The custom-designed bottle is distinctive, modern yet timeless, reflecting the uniqueness of Noval Black. It is simply the most beautiful port bottle we've seenn

Expert Reviews

Jeb Dunnuck 91 Points | I always love this cuvée, which offers tons of character for a great price. Classic Noval notes of spicy red and blue fruits, orange blossom, cigar, tobacco, and candied mint emerge from the NV Black, and It's round, supple, and full-bodied on the palate, with nicely balanced sugar, a layered yet elegant mouthfeel, and a great finish. 

The Wine Advocate 90 Points | 'Black' is a new blend produced from classic varieties that do not make it into the Quinta do Noval vintage. There are ripe blackberries, tar, smoke and orange liqueur on the nose that takes time to open. The palate is medium-bodied, very sleek on the entry, fleshy black fruits, sloe, spice and just a hint of white pepper, leading to a very focused finish.

Fonseca Bin 27 Port 750ml

Fonseca is the only Port house with four 100-point scoring wines — and Bin 27 is the wine that made their name accessible to the world. A non-vintage Ruby Reserve blended for consistency of character, Bin 27 shares the heritage and depth of the great Fonseca Vintage Ports but is bottled ready to drink and can be served by the glass directly from the bottle. Aged in large oak casks for four to five years, it retains a deep color and intensely fruit-driven character that has earned it a devoted global following.

Rich, generous, and unmistakably Fonseca — Bin 27 is the benchmark for what a Ruby Reserve Port should be: plush dark fruit, velvety texture, and a luscious finish that lingers long after the glass is empty.

"Bin 27 remains one of the most reliably delicious Ruby reserves, presenting the plump Fonseca style in a wine that's remarkably easy to drink. Its scent of purple plums emanates from a luscious texture, the wine's freshness firmed up by schist tannins." — Wine & Spirits, 92 pts (Best Buy)

• Producer: Fonseca, Douro, Portugal
• Style: Non-Vintage Ruby Reserve Port
• Appellation: Porto DOC, Douro Valley
• Blend: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
• Aging: 4–5 years in large oak casks
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Blackberry, cassis, cherry, plum, spice, velvety texture, firm tannins, rich luscious finish
• Best Paired With: Dark chocolate, blue cheese, walnuts, crusty bread with Queijo Serra da Estrela, or enjoyed on its own

The most decorated Ruby Reserve in Port — Fonseca Bin 27 is the bottle you reach for when only something rich, dark, and deeply satisfying will do.

Maynard’s · Colheita Port · 2016 · Aged in Wood

Maynard’s 2016 Colheita is a Portuguese Port from a single harvest, aged in wood. This is the wood-aged Colheita bottling, not the 2016 Vintage Port intended for extended bottle maturation.

Producer & Origin

Maynard’s is associated with the van Zeller family and Portugal’s historic Port trade. This 2016 bottling comes from the Douro region, bringing together its harvest identity and maturation in wood.

Serving & Pairing

For serving, try a small pour alongside walnuts, mature cheese, or a caramel-based dessert. These are general pairing suggestions for wood-aged Port, rather than producer tasting notes for this bottling.

Details

• Producer: Maynard’s
• Country: Portugal
• Region: Douro
• Style: Colheita Port, aged in wood
• Harvest: 2016
• Bottle size: 750ml

A single-harvest, wood-aged Port for an after-dinner pour or a thoughtful gift.

Expert Reviews

The Wine Advocate 90 Points | The NV 10 Year Old Tawny was bottled in 2013 with a bar top cork. It comes in at 106.7 grams per liter of residual sugar. Some Ports emphasize flavor, others emphasize structure. This starts out with perfect focus, elegant but increasingly intense on the tight finish. Early on, it was all about the structure, with a haze of velvet. The flavors were a bit muted initially, but it unfolded into an elegant and graceful whole with a flavorful finish. Its bright, clean feel always remains as it fleshes out and puts on weight. 

The Wine Spectator 90 Points | Refined, with bright flavors of dried berry, plum compote and cherry tart that are long and lush. Very creamy on the finish, which features chocolate mousse.

The Wine Enthusiast 90 Points | In the full Fonseca style, this aged tawny shows both rich fruit and a more serious wood-aged character. Good acidity follows the sweet initial taste, broadening into ripe flavors of nut, plum jelly, and a final crisp acidity.

Winemaker Description 

Exceptional Douro White Wine

Luis Seabra Xisto Ilimitado Branco 2023 is a stunning expression of Portugal's Douro Valley, crafted by acclaimed winemaker Luis Seabra. This limited production white wine showcases the unique terroir of Douro Superior, where ancient vines grow on schist soils ("xisto" in Portuguese) at elevations between 500 and 700 meters. The wine is a masterful blend of indigenous Portuguese varieties, primarily Rabigato with Gouveio, Codega, Viosinho, and Arinto, sourced from 30- to 60-year-old vines. The result is a fresh, mineral-driven wine that balances power with elegance and has earned exceptional critical acclaim.

Primary Varietals - Rabigato, Codega, Gouveio, Viosinho, Arinto

Expert Reviews & Critical Acclaim

James Suckling - 93 Points: "This has aromas of sliced green apples, orchard fruit, fennel and a touch of flint. Medium- to full-bodied and fresh, with texture and pleasant phenolics. Long and persistent. Incredible value."

Wine Advocate - 92 Points: "The 2023 Xisto Ilimitado Branco feels very fresh and clean, with a shy nose and balanced palate with purity and precision. It has 12.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.35 denoting freshness and comes through as balanced and elegant. Excellent!"

Traditional Winemaking & Terroir

This wine is produced from grapes grown in the Meda zone of Douro Superior, close to Beiras, on distinctive schist soils that give the wine its name and mineral character. The bunches are carefully pressed and the juice allowed to settle before fermenting with indigenous yeasts, preserving the authentic expression of the terroir. The wine matures for 10-12 months in 228- and 500-liter used oak barrels with the lees, undergoing full malolactic fermentation without bâtonnage. This traditional approach results in a wine with remarkable purity, precision, and complexity while maintaining freshness and balance.

Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience

This wine displays a bright straw yellow color that hints at its vibrant character. The nose offers aromas of sliced green apples, orchard fruit, stone fruit, fennel, and a distinctive flinty wet stone minerality with white pepper accents. On the palate, discover impressively bright and mineral-driven flavors of lemon, green apple, Bosc pear, and slate minerals, with subtle floral tones adding complexity. The wine is medium- to full-bodied with fresh acidity, pleasant phenolics, and a smooth texture that creates a harmonious mouthfeel. The finish is long, persistent, and juicy, showcasing the wine's remarkable balance between power and lift.

Perfect Food Pairings & Serving

Serve this Douro white wine chilled to 8-10°C (46-50°F) to enhance its crispness and lively character. Its fresh acidity and mineral profile make it an exceptional companion to grilled fish, seafood risotto, shellfish, or sushi. It also pairs beautifully with light pasta dishes, fresh citrus salads, roasted chicken, or creamy cheeses. The wine's versatility allows it to complement both simple home-cooked meals and gourmet cuisine, making it perfect for summer picnics, dinner parties, or special occasions. Its elegant sophistication and incredible value make it a standout choice for any wine lover.

Luis Seabra Winemaking Excellence

Luis Seabra is one of Portugal's most respected winemakers, known for his dedication to showcasing indigenous grape varieties and traditional winemaking methods. His Xisto Ilimitado wines represent his commitment to terroir-driven expressions that honor the Douro Valley's unique character. By working with old vines, schist soils, and indigenous yeasts, Seabra creates wines of exceptional purity and authenticity. The 2023 vintage exemplifies his philosophy of balance and elegance, delivering a wine that is both approachable and sophisticated—a true celebration of Portuguese winemaking heritage.

Expert Reviews 

Wine Spectator 93 Points | This is alluring, with whiffs of warm date, green tea and walnut backed by juicy fig bread and salted caramel flavors. The racy, focused finish lets a singed juniper note glide through. Drink now.

Wine Enthusiast 94 points | The wonderful old-gold color of this tawny leads into a generous, rich wine that has retained fruits while also showing a woody character that is typical of wines this old. With spice, dried raisins and intense acidity, it is a beautiful wine that deserves to be drunk just by itself.

Wine Advocate 94 Points | The NV RP 30 Year Old Tawny Port comes in with 119 grams per liter of residual sugar and was bottled in 2015. This is the new release. This mingles complexity of flavor with a fresh and surprisingly elegant feel (relative to the category, of course). The finish is very long, complex and persistent, adding new flavors as it lingers. Beautifully constructed and balanced, this is a 30 that starts with a bit of understatement and keeps getting more impressive. It's fun to just smell, but you expect that with long-aged Tawnies. The lift to the fruit and the sunny demeanor aren't always as guaranteed. It has a surprisingly supple and fresh style that I rather appreciated, delivering those old Tawny flavors while also seeming remarkably elegant. Then, it finishes with that big acidity. It was notably better a few days later, no longer seeming quite so understated, particularly in regards to its concentrated flavors and intense aromatics. Note that this comes with a bar top cork. If you're wondering, this is their oldest NV Tawny; Ramos Pinto does not make a 40.

The Ramos-Pinto 30-Year old Tawny is amber colored with orange and garnet tones. The delicate green highlights of the meniscus are characteristic of old cask-aged wines, and illustrate the quality and advanced age of this fine port.

This complex, perfectly balanced port shows rich aromas of dried fruit and vanilla. Agitate the glass and spice aromas of cinnamon and cocoa are liberated. In the mouth, the attack is fresh, fine and delicate. Ripe, dried fruit softly merges with almond and hazelnut, culminating in vanilla flavors which linger gracefully on the palate. Winemaker Description.

 

An elegant single-harvest White Port from Portugal’s Douro Valley, Maynard’s White Colheita Port 2009 combines vibrant citrus and floral character with the complexity gained through more than a decade of maturation in wood. Beautifully balanced between sweetness and refreshing acidity, this distinctive Colheita demonstrates the remarkable character and longevity of traditional Douro white grape varieties.

Produced entirely from the 2009 harvest, the wine was matured in wooden casks for over 10 years, allowing its youthful fruit to develop greater depth, smoothness and complexity while retaining impressive freshness.

Region & Style

Country: Portugal
Region: Douro Valley
Appellation: Porto / Port
Wine Type: Fortified White Wine
Style: White Colheita Port / Single Harvest Port
Vintage: 2009
Bottle Size: 750ml
Alcohol: 20% ABV
Winemaker: Álvaro van Zeller

Grape Varieties

A traditional Douro white blend composed of:

• Códega do Larinho
• Rabigato
• Malvasia Fina
• Arinto

Winemaking & Aging

Maynard’s White Colheita 2009 is produced exclusively from grapes harvested in a single vintage. Following vinification, the Port matured in wooden casks for more than 10 years.

Colheita Ports differ from Vintage Ports in that their character develops primarily through extended aging in wood rather than prolonged maturation in bottle. This slow oxidative evolution brings additional complexity and softness while preserving the acidity that gives fine White Colheita Port its characteristic freshness and balance.

Tasting Notes

The Maynard’s 2009 White Colheita offers an elegant and smooth aromatic profile, led by youthful citrus fruit and delicate floral fragrances.

On the palate, the wine is subtly complex, combining lively fruit and floral character with the rounded texture developed through extended wood aging. Sweetness is balanced by refreshing acidity, giving the wine finesse, freshness and an elegant, harmonious finish.

18 Points — Revista de Vinhos

Revista de Vinhos awarded Maynard’s White Colheita Port 2009 an impressive 18 Points.

The wine was particularly noted for its smooth and elegant aromatic character, with citrus-driven fruit and floral notes creating a subtly complex and refined expression.

Serving Suggestions

Serve slightly chilled at approximately 12–14°C / 54–57°F. Its combination of sweetness, freshness and aromatic complexity makes it an excellent after-dinner wine, although it is equally enjoyable served on its own.

Store the bottle upright in a cool, dry and dark location with a consistent temperature.

Food Pairing

This White Colheita is particularly versatile with desserts. Pair it with caramel-based desserts, baked apples, dried fruits and warm spices, as well as tarte Tatin, crème brûlée and delicately flavored cheeses.

Its fresh citrus character also makes it an excellent partner for fruit-based desserts such as tangerine or citrus parfait.

About Maynard’s

Maynard’s is the flagship Port brand associated with Fernando and Álvaro van Zeller, continuing a centuries-old family connection to the Port wine trade. The brand takes its name from Walter Maynard, born in 1652, an early English merchant associated with the export of Port wine from Portugal to England.

Today, Maynard’s produces a collection of traditional Ports ranging from Vintage and aged Tawny Ports to distinctive single-harvest Colheitas, preserving the history and traditions of one of Portugal’s most celebrated wine regions.

Fresh, floral and beautifully balanced, the 2009 White Colheita combines the vibrancy of Douro white grapes with the complexity and elegance of extended wood aging.

Maynard’s White Colheita Port 2009 750ml

Winemaker Description 

Blandy's 5-year old Verdelho is a dark golden brown in color with the characteristic aromatic complexity of Madeira wines - raisins, dried apricots, roasted nuts, toffee and a distinctive marine note. Great with many desserts especially fruit based tarts, cakes, cheeses. Also, a great accompaniment to foie gras.

Clear, topaz color, with a golden rim. Complex nose, revealing a fresh bouquet with raisins, dried fruits, wood and spices. 

Verdelho grapes are hand-harvested and fermented off the skins in stainless steel tanks. Neutral grape spirit is added to stop the fermentation at the desired level of sweetness. Then, the wines are aged in American oak casks and heated in the traditional Canteiro system, meaning they are transferred from higher floors in the lodge where it is warm to cooler floors below. The wine is regularly racked before bottling.

The island of Madeira is known for its distinctive varietal wines. Each varietal defines a particular style. Madeira wines are typically made from only one varietal, each made in one of the four Madeira styles: Dry, Medium-Dry, Medium Rich, and Rich. Madeira wines are fortified with grape spirit and have higher alcohol than so-called 'light' wines.

Touriga Nacional, Jaen, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro | Dão / Portugal
Vintage: 2022  |  Size: 750ml  |  Organic · Biodynamic Principles · Non-Interventionist

Álvaro Castro is one of Portugal’s most iconic winemakers — a Lisbon-born civil engineer who inherited two small quintas in Dão in 1980 and became one of the earliest estate producers in the region. Today, alongside his daughter Maria (a biotechnologist turned winemaker with experience in Bordeaux and with Dirk Niepoort), the Castros farm 44 hectares of indigenous varieties at Quinta da Pellada and Quinta da Saes, working with over 40 native grapes in the field blend tradition. Their vineyards sit above 1,700 feet in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela, on granitic soils swept by cool Atlantic breezes — conditions that produce wines of bright acidity, ethereal aromatics, and compelling complexity. As Álvaro has said: “If God were to design a wine-growing region, what he would come up with would look a lot like the Dão.”

The DAC Tinto is the Quinta da Saes “calling card” to the region: a field blend of Touriga Nacional, Jaen, Tinta Roriz, and Alfrocheiro, fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts and aged in oak with minimal intervention. Dark ruby in color, it offers aromas of crushed herbs and black pepper, with a silky smooth palate of concentrated smoky black fruit, earthy depth, and a long, elegant finish. Biodynamically farmed, dry-farmed, hand-worked — and priced to drink every night.

“.An iconic producer in his region… Castro makes age-worthy wines of great freshness and elegance
— Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

Pairs with: Roast suckling pig, grilled lamb, bacalhau, aged sheep’s milk cheese, or mushroom dishes.

Taylor Fladgate Chip Dry White Port — 750ml

Taylor Fladgate is one of the Douro’s oldest and most celebrated Port houses, with a history stretching back to 1692. In 1934, Taylor Fladgate made history again — pioneering the dry white aperitif Port category with the creation of Chip Dry, a wine that has since built a devoted following throughout the world. Nearly a century later, it remains the benchmark for the style: a Port of unusual dryness, elegance, and versatility that has changed the way the world thinks about Port as an aperitif.

Chip Dry is made from selected dry white Ports produced from grapes grown in the Douro Superior — the eastern, most continental area of the Douro Valley. The blend is led by Malvasia Fina, alongside Viosinho, Rabigato, Gouveio, and Arinto. Vinified using the traditional Port method, brandy is added later in fermentation than usual — when much of the sugar has already converted to alcohol — producing a Port of exceptional dryness. The individual wines are matured separately in oak vats for four to five years before blending and bottling.

Pale straw in color, with a delicate nose of fresh fruit, mellow oak, and the characteristic aromas of a traditional white Port. The palate is fresh and lively, with good flavor and a crisp, dry finish. Serve well chilled.

How to Serve

• Classic: Chilled, as an aperitif with salted almonds or olives
• Chip & Tonic: Over ice with tonic water and a sprig of fresh mint — the original Port & Tonic
• On the rocks: Simply poured over ice with a twist of lemon

Blend: Viosinho, Rabigato, Malvasia Fina, Gouveio, Arinto
Appellation: Douro DOC, Portugal
Style: Dry White Port, aged 4–5 years in oak
ABV: 19.7%
Residual Sugar: 24 g/l
Format: 750ml

Dirk Niepoort Nat Cool Bairrada Tinto — Bairrada, Portugal 2024 | Organic | 1L

Nat Cool is the brainchild of Dirk Niepoort — one of Portugal's most visionary winemakers and the owner of the legendary Niepoort Wines and Ports. Created as a response to a market hungry for fun, easygoing, naturally-made wines for everyday drinking, Nat Cool began in the Bairrada appellation working with Baga, Portugal's indigenous and notoriously tannic red grape. Dirk found a way to coax something entirely different from it: fresh, light, glou-glou Baga with 12% alcohol, minimal sulfur, and zero pretension — bottled in a generous 1-liter format at a cool price.

The 2024 Tinto is organic, vibrant, and built for the table. Expect crunchy red fruit — cherry, cranberry, and wild strawberry — with earthy undertones, bright acidity, and silky, low-extraction tannins. Serve slightly chilled and drink freely.

• Producer: Dirk Niepoort / Nat Cool, Bairrada, Portugal
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Bairrada, Portugal
• Varietal: Baga
• Certification: Organic
• Style: Light-bodied, fresh, low-sulfur natural red
• Format: 1 Liter
• Best Paired With: Charcuterie, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, pizza, casual weeknight meals

The Nat Cool rules: Less is more. Cooler = less extraction. Authentic, cool attitude. One liter bottle. Cool price. The incredible lightness of being.

Expert Review

The Wine Spectator 94 Points | A very inviting, open style, with butterscotch and caramel notes framing the core of glazed pear, caramelized peach, golden raisin and warm fig flavors. The lush finish lets crème brûlée and ginger cream details hang, showing a flash of honeysuckle for lift.

Winemaker Description 

If time is marked by special moments, Kopke’s history is written in exceptional years.
Years that are worth keeping, so they can be relived and celebrated any time. When we retrieve years from Kopke’s history, we are creating more history: the age on the label of this Kopke Port wine is the average age of all the wines in the blend.

The wine should be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light and temperature uctuations, and the bottle should remain in an upright position. Over time, it is natural that sediment will form at the bottom of a bottle of Port wine.

• Hand-picked at the optimum time, the grapes are then destemmed, crushed and converted into wine through a process of careful maceration to extract their colour, tannins and aromas, enhanced by constant churning during fermentation. This takes place in vats (lagares) at a controlled temperature (between 28-30°C) until the right degree of sweetness (baumé) is achieved. At this point, grape brandy is added to create the final fortified wine. A wine of high quality, made by blending wines of different harvests to achieve the array of sensory qualities that are typical of these aged tawny Port wines. These wines have each matured in oak casks for varied periods of time, with the average age of all the wines in the blend defining the age on the label. The resulting blend expresses the characteristics given by the ageing in wood.

Warehouse stored item - please allow one to three business days to fulfill.

Golden yellow color. Intense aroma dominated by the fruit, highlighting the peach and grapefruit. It has an easily noticeable acidity, involved in the volume and body of the wine. These taste sensations, together with the retro nasal aroma, give it personality and a long final persistence.

Expert Review - Vintage 1997

Wine Spectator 95 Points | Plum and blackberry on the nose, with hints of dried violets. Wet earth. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, very chewy and rich. Long and caressing. Still very tight. Give it time. Very layered and structured. Much better than I remember. Impressive. '77/'85/'97 blind Port retrospective. Best after 2010. 3,100 cases imported.

The Wine Advocate 93 Points | Blackberries, licorice, and melted asphalt stand out in this full-bodied, beautifully made vintage port's moderately intense bouquet. It is not one of the great Graham's ports, and is less sweet than normal, but it is full-bodied, rich, concentrated, and impressive. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2025.

Winemaker Description 

This excellent Vintage has an intense colour with a deep, purple rim. On the nose shows a luscious ripeness with attractive floral aromas and undertones of black cherry. On the palate, a typically Graham's full-bodied structure, packed with layers and layers of fruit and firm tannins. The very long, accomplished finish indicates a great Vintage for long-term ageing.

Expert Reviews 

James Suckling 98 Points | Made from old vines and blended from casks of Port averaging 40 years of maturity, this is a rare treat with which to finish an evening. The color is tawny brown, with a light orange-amber rim and mahogany center. Fully developed aromas of cinnamon, cedar, nutmeg, vanilla, dried apricots and hazelnuts lead to layered, rich, sweet and creamy flavors and a long, long finish.

Decanter 97 Points | Terrific stature and visceral intensity. Tightly wound acidity, a touch of volatile acidity and Cognac-like spirit drive to the kaleidoscopic palate, unleashing a never-ending panoply of flavors: black cardamom, spicy fruit chutney, salty praline, mocha, dried mango, marmalade and walnut. Ultra-long, well-focused and resonating.

Jeb Dunnuck 96 Points | The NV 40 Year Tawny is a blockbuster Tawny! Coming all from the estate vineyard and aged 40 years or more in 640-liter oak barrels, it has a touch of ranico-like character as well as beautiful caramelized fruits, toasted spice, cigar, and walnut/nuttiness. Ripe, heady, full-bodied and beautifully complex, it’s going to be perfect for sipping at the end of a meal over the coming couple of decades.

Wine Spectator 95 Points | This is exotic, with a wide range of baked peach, dried cherry and fig, singed cinnamon, warmed praline, hazelnut and green tea notes all swirling around together. The long finish is rich and  thoroughly comforting.

Quinta do Noval · Single-Vineyard Unfiltered LBV Port · 2019

Quinta do Noval's Single Vineyard Unfiltered Porto offers a distinctive expression of the estate. The producer describes its LBV as made with noble grape varieties from the Quinta and trodden by foot in the estate's lagares before bottling unfiltered.

Unfiltered bottling sets this Late Bottled Vintage apart and leaves its character intact for the glass and, according to the producer's style note, for further bottle aging. The current listing material includes harvest and tasting details for 2016, not 2019, so those vintage-specific notes and claims are not carried into this 2019 description.

At a Glance

• Producer: Quinta do Noval
• Vintage: 2019
• Style: Late Bottled Vintage Porto
• Vineyard: Single vineyard
• Production: Foot-trodden in lagares; bottled unfiltered
• Region: Douro, Portugal
• Size: 750ml

A focused, unfiltered Port from Quinta do Noval, made to bring the estate's vineyard and traditional cellar craft to the table.

 Winemaker Description 

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2017

Siblings António and Joana Maçanita founded Maçanita Vinhos in the Douro Valley in 2011 with a clear mission: to make wines that express the region's terroir, freshness, and indigenous grape varieties with honesty and precision. Their Branco has become one of the most celebrated white wines from the Douro — a mountain wine sourced from two high-altitude vineyards at 520–700 meters above sea level in Baixo Corgo, the more Atlantic-influenced western zone of the appellation, where slate soils and cool temperatures preserve the natural acidity and aromatic intensity that define this style.

The Maçanita Branco Douro 2023 750ml is a blend of 70% Viosinho, 20% Arinto, and 10% Gouveio, fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and aged on the lees for six months. Bright and vivid on the nose with dried lemon peel, blanched almonds, aromatic herbs, and hints of white peach, it is medium-bodied with zesty acidity, a crunchy and succulent palate, and a flavorful, persistent, mineral finish. Pure, fresh, and beautifully balanced — a benchmark for Douro white wine.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023

• James Suckling — 93 Points: "Bright, vivid and agile. Dried lemon peel, blanched almonds, aromatic herbs and hints of white peaches. Medium-bodied with zesty acidity. Crunchy and succulent, with a flavorful, persistent and minerally finish."
• Wine Advocate — 91 Points: "A mountain wine from high-altitude vineyards at 520–700m in Baixo Corgo. Still very young, fruit-driven, floral and clean, with a medium-bodied palate, tender texture and a dry finish."

Wine Details

• 70% Viosinho, 20% Arinto, 10% Gouveio
• Douro DOC, Baixo Corgo, Portugal — 520–700m altitude, slate soils
• Fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts; 6 months on lees
• Vintage: 2023 | 750ml
• Pairs with: seafood, grilled fish, light pasta, fresh cheeses

Quinta do Noval · 10 Year Old Tawny Port · Douro, Portugal · NV

Quinta do Noval is one of the most storied names in Port, a single great vineyard in the heart of the Douro Valley where wines have been made since the early 18th century. Home to the legendary Nacional parcel, Noval draws on 200 hectares of terraced vines whose varied aspects, climates and soils give its wines a depth and complexity all their own.

Tasting Notes

Aged for years in oak, this 10 Year Tawny keeps more ruby color and fruit than many tawnies, the signature of the Noval style. Expect layers of fig, dried apricot, cherry and orange zest woven with toffee, honey, roasted nuts, chocolate and espresso, then a smooth, spicy, seamless finish. Chill it lightly as an aperitif, or serve it a touch warmer with dessert.

From the Producer

"Quinta do Noval is an historic name with iconic status in the world of wine. But it is above all a vineyard. In the heart of the Douro Valley, great wines have been made in this place since the early 18th century.

Known throughout the world for its Port wines, whether the Quinta do Noval Vintage Port made from a strict selection of the best wines from our 200 hectare vineyard, or the Quinta do Noval Nacional, extraordinary product of the tiny Nacional parcel at the heart of the property, or indeed our aged Tawny Ports and Colheitas, Quinta do Noval produces great wines that bear the stamp of their origin.

The subtle differences of aspect, climate and soil of the various parcels of this extensive vineyard give the wines of Noval complexity and depth that are unique to Quinta do Noval, whether we are making Port wines or unfortified red and white wines.

The team at Quinta do Noval is devoted to the task of looking after this great vineyard terroir. Every year we strive to make wines that are worthy to carry the Noval name and to take their place alongside all the great wines from the illustrious past of Quinta do Noval. We are very conscious of this glorious history, but we are also aware that today is a great time for Quinta do Noval, and that our vineyard is capable of producing wines that are among the greatest in the world."
— Christian Seely

Expert Reviews

92 Points — Jeb Dunnuck
"Quinta Do Noval's NV 10 Year Tawny offers up a semi-opaque ruby hue as well as a tons of cigar wrapper, chocolate, espresso, and candied black olive aromas, just to name a few. It's complex, medium to full-bodied, and rounded on the palate, with plenty of fruit as well as complexity. Aged in oak in a solera system for multiple years, this is in a sweet spot for me, with a solid mix of sweet fruit and some complex, spicy, tertiary nuances."

92 Points — James Suckling
"This smooth and sleek Port combines fresh fruit with good, mature nut, honey and fig flavors to be enjoyed before a meal if chilled and for dessert at a warmer temperature. Plenty of ruby in the color, with less amber than many tawnies, and accompanying fruitiness that is characteristic of Noval."

91 Points — Wine Spectator
"Concentrated flavors of dried pear, apricot, cherry and spice combine into this seamless package. The finish features toffee and orange zest notes, with hints of smoke."

90 Points — Wine Enthusiast
"This dry, balanced aged tawny is both fruity and showing good aging characters. Red fruits are cut with acidity and shaped by the old wood and spice flavors. It has a delicious, ripe aftertaste."

Pairings & Serving

• Crème brûlée, pecan pie, and nut- or caramel-based desserts
• Aged cheeses, especially blue cheese and aged Manchego
• Dark chocolate, dried fruit and roasted almonds
• Serve lightly chilled (55–60°F) as an aperitif, slightly warmer with dessert
• Keeps well for several weeks after opening

Specs

• Producer: Quinta do Noval
• Wine: 10 Year Old Tawny Port
• Vintage: Non-vintage
• Country: Portugal
• Region: Douro
• Appellation: Porto
• Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Sousão, Tinta Roriz
• Style: Fortified, aged Tawny Port
• Size: 750 ml

A benchmark 10 Year Tawny from one of the Douro's greatest estates, with four 90+ scores to prove it.

A beautifully mature Vintage Port from Portugal’s historic Douro Valley, Maynard’s Vintage Port 2007 combines richness, structure and the remarkable complexity that develops through extended bottle aging. Crafted from classic indigenous Douro grape varieties, this full-bodied Port offers depth and concentration while showing the increasingly refined character of a Vintage Port approaching two decades of evolution.

Produced from the highly regarded 2007 harvest, this is a traditional Vintage Port designed to develop primarily in bottle. Its deep color, concentrated fruit and firm structure have gradually softened and integrated with age, revealing greater elegance and complexity.

Region & Style

Country: Portugal
Region: Douro Valley
Appellation: Porto
Wine Type: Fortified Red Wine
Style: Vintage Port
Vintage: 2007
Bottle Size: 750ml
Alcohol: 20% ABV
Winemaker: Álvaro van Zeller

Grape Varieties

Maynard’s Vintage Port 2007 is produced from a traditional blend of classic Douro red grape varieties:

• Touriga Nacional
• Touriga Franca
• Tinta Roriz
• Tinta Barroca
• Tinto Cão

These indigenous varieties form the backbone of many of the Douro’s finest Vintage Ports, contributing intense fruit, aromatic complexity, structure and excellent aging potential.

Winemaking & Aging

The grapes are harvested from the steep vineyard terraces of the Douro when fully ripe. During fermentation, grape spirit is added to stop fermentation while a portion of the grapes’ natural sweetness remains, creating the richness, intensity and balance characteristic of Port.

Vintage Port spends only a relatively short period in wood before bottling and is intended to mature slowly in bottle. Over time, youthful fruit and firm tannins gradually integrate, while the wine develops greater aromatic depth, softer texture and increasingly complex secondary flavors.

Tasting Notes

Maynard’s Vintage Port 2007 displays a deep, concentrated color with a full-bodied and richly structured palate. The aromatic profile is fine and expressive, showing the depth and intensity expected from traditionally produced Vintage Port.

With bottle age, the wine has begun to soften and evolve, developing greater harmony, structural complexity and mature character while retaining the richness and concentration at its core.

The finish is long and composed, making this an excellent choice for lovers of mature, traditionally styled Vintage Port.

Serving & Decanting

Serve at approximately 16°C / 61°F.

Vintage Port naturally develops sediment as it matures in bottle. For best results, stand the bottle upright for approximately 24 hours before opening, allowing the sediment to settle, then decant carefully before serving.

Serve in a generous Port or red-wine glass to allow the wine’s mature aromas and complexity to fully unfold.

Food Pairing

A classic after-dinner wine, Maynard’s Vintage Port 2007 is an excellent companion to Stilton, Gorgonzola and other blue cheeses.

It also pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, chocolate desserts, walnuts, dried fruits and mature cheeses. For a savory pairing, try it with richly flavored dishes such as steak au poivre.

Cellaring

Store horizontally in a cool, dark environment with a stable temperature and minimal vibration. Vintage Port is one of the world’s great long-lived wine styles, and properly stored bottles can continue developing complexity for many years.

Because sediment is a natural result of bottle maturation, mature Vintage Port should be handled gently and decanted before serving.

About Maynard’s

Maynard’s is the flagship Port brand associated with Fernando and Álvaro van Zeller, continuing the van Zeller family’s centuries-old connection to the Port wine trade.

The Maynard’s name honors Walter Maynard, born in 1652, one of the early English merchants associated with shipping Port wine from Portugal to England. Today, the house continues this tradition through a collection of Vintage Ports, aged Tawnies and rare single-harvest Colheitas.

A mature Vintage Port with nearly two decades of development, Maynard’s 2007 offers richness, history and classic Douro character—an excellent bottle for the cellar, a special occasion or a memorable vintage-dated gift.

Maynard’s Vintage Port 2007 750ml

An elegant single-harvest White Port from Portugal’s historic Douro Valley, Maynard’s White Colheita Port 2011 combines ripe fruit, freshness and the distinctive complexity created through extended maturation in wood. Produced entirely from the 2011 harvest, this distinctive Port offers a beautiful expression of traditional Douro white grape varieties and the classic Maynard’s style.

White Colheita is one of the more unusual and fascinating categories of Port. Unlike a blended aged White Port, a Colheita comes entirely from one harvest, with the vintage prominently displayed on the bottle. Time in wooden casks gradually develops greater richness, softness and aromatic complexity while preserving the acidity that keeps the wine lively and balanced.

Region & Style

Country: Portugal
Region: Douro Valley
Appellation: Porto
Wine Type: Fortified White Wine
Style: White Colheita Port / Single Harvest Port
Vintage: 2011
Bottle Size: 750ml
Alcohol: 20% ABV

Grape Varieties

Maynard’s White Colheita is produced from a traditional blend of indigenous Douro white varieties:

• Códega do Larinho
• Rabigato
• Malvasia Fina
• Arinto

These varieties contribute aromatic character, ripe fruit and, importantly, the natural acidity necessary to balance the sweetness and richness of an aged White Port.

Winemaking & Aging

Produced from grapes harvested in a single year, the 2011 White Colheita follows the traditional method of Port production. Fermentation is stopped through the addition of grape spirit, preserving a portion of the grapes’ natural sweetness.

The wine then develops in wooden casks before bottling. This slow oxidative maturation is fundamental to the Colheita style, gradually transforming youthful fruit into more layered flavors of preserved fruit, nuts, caramel and spice while creating a smooth, harmonious texture.

Tasting Notes

Maynard’s White Colheita displays a beautiful golden-amber color and an inviting aromatic profile centered on ripe peach and peach preserves, complemented by dried fruit, citrus peel and subtle floral notes.

With time in wood, additional nuances of toasted nuts, caramel, honey and gentle spice emerge. The palate is rich yet fresh, with sweetness balanced by bright acidity and a smooth, elegant texture.

The finish is complex, refined and persistent, combining mature fruit character with the freshness that makes aged White Colheita Port particularly distinctive.

Serving Suggestions

Serve slightly chilled at approximately 12–13°C / 54–55°F in a Port or white-wine glass. A slight chill emphasizes the wine’s freshness while allowing its mature aromas and complexity to develop fully in the glass.

White Colheita can be enjoyed as an aperitif, with dessert or simply on its own as a contemplative after-dinner wine.

Food Pairing

An excellent match for desserts featuring almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts, as well as crème brûlée, custards, fruit tarts and other egg-based pastries.

It is also delicious with dried fruit, caramelized desserts and a selection of mature cheeses. The wine’s balancing acidity prevents richer pairings from becoming overly sweet.

About Maynard’s

Maynard’s represents the centuries-old Port tradition of the van Zeller family, one of the historic names of the Portuguese wine trade. The Maynard’s collection specializes in traditional Port styles, including Vintage Ports, aged Tawnies and rare single-harvest Colheitas.

The house is particularly known for preserving older and unusual expressions of Port, giving wine lovers the opportunity to experience the remarkable evolution that takes place during prolonged maturation in wood.

Elegant, golden and wonderfully complex, Maynard’s White Colheita Port 2011 is a distinctive single-vintage Port offering richness, freshness and the unmistakable character of traditional wood-aged White Port.

Maynard’s White Colheita Port 2011 750ml

Quinta de Santiago Assinatura de Família — Vinho Verde, Minho 2025

At the northern tip of Portugal, where the Minho River forms the border with Spain, a 7.5-hectare family farm has been tended by the Santiago family since 1899. For most of that time, their grapes went to cooperatives. That changed in 2009, when Grandma Mariazinha Santiago — then 86 years old, full of passion and determination — challenged her children and grandchildren to build a boutique winery and prove that world-class Alvarinho and native varietals from Monção could shine on their own. Today, her granddaughter Joana Santiago, a self-described "authentic Minho woman," leads the estate with the same conviction. The Assinatura de Família is their family signature wine — a blend of Arinto, Trajadura, and Loureiro that captures everything the Minho does best.

The 2025 vintage is bright, aromatic, and immediately inviting. The nose offers juicy green apple, zesty citrus, and subtle floral lift from the Loureiro — fresh and precise. On the palate it is light-bodied with a gentle spritz, lively acidity, and a clean, lingering finish that makes it nearly impossible to put down. It is the kind of wine that disappears fast at the table — and that is exactly the point.

Joana Santiago, Winemaker — "Four generations of the Santiago family combine tradition, modernity, and enthusiasm to create authentic wines expressing the terroir of the region’s and farm’s native varietals."

• Producer: Quinta de Santiago, Monção, Minho, Portugal
• Winemaker: Joana Santiago
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Vinho Verde DOC
• Sub-Region: Monção, Minho
• Blend: Arinto, Trajadura, Loureiro
• Style: Crisp, floral & lightly effervescent
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Green apple, zesty citrus, floral lift, gentle spritz, bright acidity, clean finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now
• Best Paired With: Grilled fish, shellfish, sushi, goat cheese, light salads, warm-weather sipping

A family signature wine from one of Vinho Verde’s most compelling small estates — four generations of devotion in every bottle.

Nortico Alvarinho · Vinho Regional Minho · Portugal · 2025

From the granite hillsides of northwestern Portugal, where the Atlantic shapes every growing season, Nortico Alvarinho is the benchmark expression of Minho's most celebrated white grape. Produced by Quinta de Soalheiro — one of the region's most respected estates — this is a wine built on precision and place, earning 89 points from Wine Enthusiast and delivering exceptional quality at its price point.

The 2025 opens with a luminous pale gold and an aromatic lift of ripe peach, pear, cantaloupe, and brioche, threaded with white tea and delicate floral notes. On the palate, citrus zest and yellow apple take center stage, carried by creamy texture and lively acidity. The finish is long and saline — a hallmark of Alvarinho grown on granite — leaving you reaching for another glass.

"It's hard not to like this wine both for pairing and as a sunshine sipper. A fruit salad of peach, pear, cantaloupe, and citrus is topped with brioche and white tea aromas. Drink it over the near-term for its buoyant fruit."
— John Sumners, Wine Enthusiast · 89 Points (Vintage 2025). 

• Producer: Quinta de Soalheiro / Nortico
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Vinho Regional Minho, Portugal
• Varietal: 100% Alvarinho
• Style: Dry white — crisp, aromatic, mineral
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Peach, pear, cantaloupe, citrus zest, brioche, white tea, saline finish
• Pairings: Grilled branzino, steamed clams, shrimp ceviche, fresh goat cheese, light salads

89 points, Vinho Regional Minho — Atlantic-driven Alvarinho at its most refreshing and food-friendly.

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Citrine yellow color. Intense and exuberant aroma, dominated by citrus fruits, where floral aromas are also noted. The acidity well present and involved in the volume of the wine that together with the retronasais aromas, give it a fresh and persistent finish.