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| Las Medallas, Manzanilla (Full / Half) |
7.90/ 4.20 |
Manzanilla is the name given to Fino from the coastal town of Sanlucar de Barrameda in Andalucia. It is the driest of the Sherries as well as being the lightest. The terroir of the vineyards, set between the sea, the river and the marshlands to the North creates a degree of humidity that allows the flor yeast to grow on the surface of the maturing wine all year round. It is this cap of yeast which imparts the salty, yeasty, tang that makes it such a refreshing summer drink. Elsewhere in Sherry, the flor yeast dies off the surface during summer and winter. The climatic situation has curious parallels with the Sauternes region of France. This Sherry is bone dry, almost water white in colour. The palate is clean, crisp and refreshing . The classic salty palate coupled with its bready, flor yeast character fills the mouth and lingers on the tongue. A perfect aperitif, on its own, or with fresh seafood, sushi, salted almonds or jamon serrano. Best drunk ice cold, this is definitely a summer secret worth discovering. |
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| Colosia, Fino Puerto |
7.25 |
| Colosia, Oloroso Del Puerto |
11.95 |
| Colosia, Amontillado |
11.95 |
| Colosia, Palo Cortado Viejisimo (Half Bottle) |
28.00 |
| Colosia, Palo Cortado Solera familiar (50cl Bottle) |
50.00 |
| Colosia, PX (Half Bottle) |
8.75 |
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| La Sacrista de Romate, Amontillado (50cl Bottle) |
25.00 |
| La Sacrista de Romate, Pedro Ximenez (50cl Bottle) |
25.00 |
| La Sacrista de Romate, Oloroso (50cl Bottle) |
25.00 |
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| Bodegas Maestro Sierra, Amontillado 1830 (Half Bottle) |
32.00 |
| Bodegas Maestro Sierra, Oloroso Viejisimo 1/4/14 (Half Bottle) |
32.00 |
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| Heredias, Ruby Reserve Port |
9.75
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“One of the finest ruby ports I have ever tasted, this opaque ruby/purple-colored effort displays notes of creosote, blackberries, coffee, grilled meats, and oodles of fruit. Dense, supple-textured, and voluminous in the mouth, without being heavy, it is a stunning offering that is in complete contrast with the industrial ruby ports produced by the big port houses. Drink it over the next 4-5 years” Robert Parker, 92 points. |
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| Churchill’s Dry White Aperitif Port (half/full bottle) |
6.75 / 13.50 |
| A must with stilton soup and chilled down for picnics in summer. This is unfiltered so retains its natural orange/gold hue from oak ageing and a whole lot more flavour. |
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| Niepoort, Dry White Port |
10.00 |
| "Dirk Niepoort makes the best White Port going, with a typical elegance and freshness." Wine Behind the Label 2006.The most artisan of white ports, made from ancient vines, with some of the grapes still trodden in the old way. Cask-ageing adds to the luscious flavours of honey and butterscotch. Off-dry, it makes a wonderful aperitif, especially with salted almonds or olives. Once opened, it will keep (as long as you can keep your hands off it) perfectly in the fridge. |
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| Churchill’s LBV Port 2000 |
13.50 |
| Forget all those glorified Ruby ports in supermarkets called Late Bottled Vintage around Christmas, this is a traditional LBV, which has had four years maturation in oak, imparting incredible character and structure and with the capacity to develop in bottle. Crammed with rich blueberry flavours so typical of the Churchill style. Unfiltered, it will throw sediment, so be prepared to decant. |
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Quinta do Noval, Silval, Vintage Port, 1997 HALVES |
17.00 |
| “A small quinta owned by Quinta do Noval, the 1997 Silval is a splendid effort as well as a sleeper of the vintage. This full-bodied, saturated purple-colored wine displays abundant quantities of chocolate, licorice, and coffee bean notes intertwined with black berry and cassis fruit. Massive in the mouth, with sweet tannin and stunning concentration, this knock-out 1997 should drink well in 3-4 years, and last for two decades or more. Very impressive!” Drink 2003 - 2020. Robert Parker, 93 Points. |
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| Niepoort, 10 Year Old Tawny |
23.00 |
| The Niepoort family emigrated from the Netherlands to the Duoro valley in the 18 th Century. Since that time they have established themselves as the masters of tawny port. “The palate reveals dried fruits with a fiery, spirity finish. With a great structure and a long finish. This offers amazing aromas of orange and lemon peel, with hints of toffee, caramel and honey. Full bodied and luscious, with lots of sweet fruit and a finish that goes on and on. This is really the benchmark for 10 year old tawnies.” James Suckling |
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| Niepoort, Colheita, 1994 |
29.00 |
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| Heredias, 20 Year Old, Tawny Port |
29.50 |
| "This producer was a real discovery for me, especially their 10 and 20 year old tawny ports." Robert Parker. This is a hand-crafted, sumptuous aged tawny, made vines averaging 60 years old - the epitome of elegance. |
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| Churchill’s Vintage Port, 1991 (full bottle / magnum) |
53.50 / 85.00 |
| Deep, full colour. Attractive, powerful, fresh and fruity nose. Big blueberry notes have developed with a rich spiciness and good tannic structure. Tannin levels excellent and fruit showing through nicely. Drinking excellently now and still 20 years from full maturity. “Full body. Lots of acidity. Lots of fruit. Medium tannin, sweetness. Reminiscent of violets, black cherries, plums. Full and ample with ripe, supple fruit flavors. Integrated and classic”– Outstanding.” Gold MedalWine Enthusiast |
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| Quinta do Noval, Vintage Port, 1994 |
99.50 |
| “..the finest regular vintage port I have tasted from this house in decades. Production was absurdly small (800 cases) Opaque ruby/purple-colored, with fabulous purity and richness, full body, moderate sweetness, layers of jammy fruit, and well-integrated alcohol. This is a large-scaled, authoritatively flavored as well as elegant example of port that needs cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2035. Robert Parker, 95 Points |
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| Barbeito, Tinta Negra Mole (50cl Bottle) |
14.60 |
| Pale to medium gold in colour, this is walnutty and warming, with notes of orange and spice, leading to a rich, fruit-cakey palate. There is plenty of freshness, with good acid balance and only background sweetness. Good length too, and a very pure finish with light alcoholic burn. 19% by vol |
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| D’Oliveiras, 3 Year Old, Dry (Half Bottle/Full Bottle) |
8.00/15.00 |
| D’Oliveiras, 3 Year Old,
Sweet (Half Bottle/Full Bottle) |
8.00/15.00 |
| D’Oliveiras, 10 Year Old, Dry |
26.00 |
| D’Oliveiras, 15 Year old, Sweet |
36.00 |
| D’Oliveiras, Colheita, 1989, Sercial |
38.30 |
| D’Oliveiras, Colheita, 1987, Malvasia |
45.00 |
| D’Oliveiras, Reserva 1977, Terrantez |
58.00 |
| D’Oliveiras, Reserva 1968, Boal |
70.00 |
| D’Oliveiras, Reserva 1937, Sercial |
128.00 |
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