Herdade do Rocim, Alentejano, 'Mariana' Rose 2021 75cl
£7.91
Delicate, pale blush in colour, this rose from native Portuguese varieties offers fresh notes of wild red-berried fruit, combined with subtle mineral overtones Crisp, with a lovely balanced texture and bright finish
Quinta Do Crasto Douro Old Vines Reserva 2021 75cl
£28.26
Hugely complex, this wine has concentrated aromas and flavours, married to wonderful freshness It is lively and juicy - like biting into a just-ripe cherry that bursts in your mouth - and yet is far from straighforward, with intriguing nuances of spices, Mediterranean herbs, olives and well-integrated oak This is irresistible now - and even better if you decant it first - but if you can, keep some bottles back for 257or even 10 years, as it has both the guts and the balance to gain even more complexity with time
Pegoes, 'Fontanario de Pegoes' Red, Palmela 2022 75cl
£9.58
A smooth and juicy wine with a lovely combination of lavender and herbs complemented by vanilla and chocolate on the palate
Quinta Do Crasto Altitude 430 Tinta Francisca and Touriga Nacional 2021 75cl
£16.49
Garnet in colour, with an expressive nose of red fruit notes, perfectly balanced by delicate forest and fine spice aromas Easy and approachable from the first sip, the character develops on the palate into a wine of excellent volume and fine texture This embodies all the freshness and elegance that the Tinta Francisca and Touriga Nacional grapes deliver when planted at an altitude of 430 metres, in a vineyard with with a north-facing aspect: seductively soft, with restrained alcohol and a fresh, elegant finish
Leme, Vinho Verde, Loureiro Alvarinho 2022 75cl
£11.94
A beautifully aromatic Vinho Verde with vibrant citrus, stone fruits and orange blossom underpinned by a delicious mineral note leading to a long, lively finish
Pegoes, 'Santo Isidro Red', Peninsula de Setubal 2022 75cl
£8.18
Juicy notes of red damsons and plums, soft and easy drinking
Casa da Passarella O Oenologo Encruzado 2021 75cl
£27.60
Fresh, bright, citrus aromas on the nose, with a certain stony weight on the palate with minerals and a touch saline on the finish
Casa da Passarella Villa Oliveira Encruzado 2019 75cl
£58.12
"With a gentle touch of oak the wine is fresh, with citrus notes on the nose and a stony salty palate "
Casa da Passarella Villa Oliveira Touriga Nacional 2017 75cl
£50.48
DA£o is often called, by connoisseurs, the Burgundy of Portugal for its ability to produce highly elegant, age-worthy, food-friendly, complex wines This Touriga Nacional is complex and amazingly perfumed with aromas of violet, cassis, pepper, leather, liquorice with a very fresh and balanced finish of sous bois
Quinta Do Crasto Flor de Crasto Red 2021 75cl
£10.48
Bright purple in colour Expressive on the nose, showing fresh wild berry fruit well integrated with elegant floral notes The palate starts out attractive, evolving into a medium-bodied wine, with silky tannins This is a seductive wine, with a balanced, fresh finish
Quinta Do Crasto Vinha da Ponte 2018 75cl
£176.90
Vinha da Ponte is one of the best wines in the entire Douro region Like its sister wine, Vinha Maria Teresa, it takes its name from a centenary plot of vines, and is only made in years of exceptional quality Rarely are more than 4,000 bottles produced This is a distinctive wine, with rich and intense aromas of ripe fruit that stand out elegantly over the notes of oak It is powerful and elegant on the palate and finishes with great balance and persistence, ensuring its development in the bottle for years to come One of the most emblematic wines of the historic Quinta do Crasto, Vinha da Ponte has only been produced in 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018, and it fully lives up to the fame of these exceptional vintages
Herdade do Rocim, 'Nat Cool Fresh From Amphora White', Alentejano 2020 100cl
£11.87
An intriguingly perfumed wine, with a fusion of mineral, hazelnut and earthy notes against a backdrop of fresh green apple through to a deliciously crisp finish
Quinta Do Crasto Touriga Franca 2018 75cl
£52.69
Like Touriga Nacional, Franca is an emblematic variety of the Douro region, although it is usually part of a blend: wines made exclusively from it are extremely rare This is the newest addition to Crasto's single-variety wine collection, and it displays similar, suave, silky, succulent texture to the Touriga Nacional, with a more restrained, less extrovert personality It has similarly concentrated black and blue fruit character, while the floral and spice attributes are present as subtle seasonings There is nothing here to hinder immediate enjoyment, and yet it could also age beautifully
Quinta Do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa Magnum 2018 150cl
£383.83
A very special wine that is only made in outstanding vintages from an historic east-facing vineyard planted with at least 49 vine varieties Intense, vibrant violet colour On the nose there is great depth and complexity, with aromas of wild forest flowers, white pepper and soft dark chocolate On the palate it is upfront yet in perfect harmony It is full-bodied and richly flavoured, with superb tannin, acid and fruit balance Intense, wild forest flowers and integrated oak and spice contribute to its impressive palate structure and length
Quinta Do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa 2018 75cl
£176.90
A very special wine that is only made in outstanding vintages from an historic east-facing vineyard planted with at least 49 vine varieties Intense, vibrant violet colour On the nose there is great depth and complexity, with aromas of wild forest flowers, white pepper and soft dark chocolate On the palate it is upfront yet in perfect harmony It is full-bodied and richly flavoured, with superb tannin, acid and fruit balance Intense, wild forest flowers and integrated oak and spice contribute to its impressive palate structure and length