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    Alentejano Colheita Seleccionada 2020/21 – Herdade de São Miguel

    Written by bluestone0924

    Aromas of very ripe mulberry, raspberry and plum, integrated with spicy and balmy notes, such as pepper, mint and coconut. The palate is well-balanced, round, with a rich taste of fruits and spices, nicely structured with a good back bone of smooth tannins.  A balanced blend of classic Po...

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    Altano Branco Reserva Symington Family Estates

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes Aromas of pineapple, apricot, and wet grass with a fragrant note of orange blossom. Fresh and crisp on the palate with focused white fruit flavours. The taut structure is well defined by expressive acidity, which provides vibrancy and balance. Dry and refreshing aftertaste.

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    Alvarinho Mendes & Symington

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes Floral and delicate aroma, Contacto has a high aromatic concentration. The minerality present turns it into an elegant and complex wine. Well-present citrus notes and complexity on the palate are the key to tasting this wine. Should be served between 10-12°C.  

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    Barbeito, The Atlantic Rainwater

    Written by Helen Wilson

    This wine is a commemorative bottling of a special and unique blend made by Raymond Reynolds Ltd and Barbeito. Light Gold colour. Aromas of dried fruit, pistachio and lemon zest. Very clean and pure on the palate, citric savoury flavours bringing freshness and persistence to the wine. Exce...

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    Blandy’s 10 Year Old Malmsey Maderia 50cl

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes “The non-vintage 10-Year-Old Malmsey has an introspective, marmalade, fig and burnt sugar-scented bouquet that gently unfurls in the glass. The palate is very well-balanced, with a viscous entry that lacquers the mouth. The acidity is very well-judged, lending the finish...

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    Bual 10 Year Old – Blandy’s (50cl)

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Packed with aromas of raisins, butterscotch and vanilla. Mouth-filling concentrated flavours of maple syrup, figs, caramel and sugared walnuts. Sweet but with a streak of acid verve. Beautifully balanced with an endless finish and lovely complexity.

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    Comboio do Vesuvio 2020/21, Symington Family Estate

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes This unoaked wine has pure red fruit aromas and floral notes of rock rose and Mediterranean bush vegetation. On the palate, defined flavours of wild fruits stand out with some herbaceous notes where fennel punctuates (quite typical in Vesuvio wines). Food Pairings Ma...

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    Douro Tinto Prazo de Roriz 2018 – Prats & Symington

    Written by bluestone0924

    Deep garnet colour. Fresh, plummy fruit aromas rise out of the glass. Quite herbal and spicy, with a slight scent of eucalyptus. Taught and compact fruit on the palate, displaying black cherries and peppery tannins. Ends on a note of spice.

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    Duke of Clarence – Blandy’s

    Written by bluestone0924

    Blandy's Duke of Clarence has a deep golden brown colour together with honey and raisins on the nose. A rich, full-bodied and soft-textured style of Madeira that is immediately appealing.

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    Graham’s 10 Year Old Tawny Port (20cl)

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Complex nutty aromas, combined with hints of honey and figs. The palate is rich with mature fruit flavours, beautifully mellowed with a lusciously long finish. Perfect match with sweet desserts, such as apple pie with cinnamon or almond cake. Best served slightly chilled. Graham's 10 Ye...

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    Graham’s 10 Year Old Tawny Port (4.5ltr)

    Written by bluestone0924

    Complex nutty aromas, combined with hints of honey and figs. The palate is rich with mature fruit flavours, beautifully mellowed with a lusciously long finish. Perfect match with sweet desserts, such as apple pie with cinnamon or almond cake. Best served slightly chilled. Graham's 10 Years...

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    Graham’s 10 Year Old Tawny Port (75cl)

    Written by bluestone0924

    Complex nutty aromas, combined with hints of honey and figs. The palate is rich with mature fruit flavours, beautifully mellowed with a lusciously long finish. Perfect match with sweet desserts, such as apple pie with cinnamon or almond cake. Best served slightly chilled. Graham's 10 Ye...

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    Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port

    Written by bluestone0924

    An excellent bouquet with a nutty character and delicious mature fruit, hints of orange peel exquisitely mellowed by careful ageing. The palate is rich, softly sweet and smooth. Perfectly balanced with a long and elegant finish. Pairs extremely well with nuts, dried fruits and fruitcake, a...

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    Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port (20cl)

    Written by Helen Wilson

    An excellent bouquet with a nutty character and delicious mature fruit, hints of orange peel exquisitely mellowed by careful ageing. The palate is rich, softly sweet and smooth. Perfectly balanced with a long and elegant finish. Pairs extremely well with nuts, dried fruits and fruitcake, a...

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    Graham’s 30 Year Old Tawny Port

    Written by bluestone0924

    A magnificent nose, showing an array of dried fruits which lead onto the palate which is mature and concentrated, with full, honeyed fruit. Gorgeously mellow, with a remarkably long finish. Fabulous accompaniment to dark chocolate, but can also be enjoyed alone as a dessert in its own righ...

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