Portuguese Wine

The grape here is 100% Arinto, pure, fresh and mineral, Pale green-gold in colour this has an intense, aromatic nose with citric and orchard fruit notes. On the palate it is bright, with fine intensity and minerality – a Godsend with shellfish

Paulo and Alice Tavares da Silva bought this historic Quinta in the Eighties and immediately set about investing in the property. This is a lovely property, 45 hectares in size, in Alenquer region, northeast of Lisbon – beautifully sited. Here traditionalism blends with modernity, producing wines with a lightness of touch and refreshing aromatics.

A ruby Port from longstanding C&B supplier, Wine & Soul, based in the Douro’s beautiful Pinhao valley.

Warre's Otima is a classic, well-balanced 10 year-old Tawny Port

Fresh orchard fruit, laced with citrus, flowers and minerals, driven and pure with real focus and a richness derived from extended lees contact – lovely wine, harmonious and poised.

Manoella Wine & Soul 2019

From vines over a century old, this is an intense, peppery, violet-laden Douro red. Sweet spices, dark chocolate and cherry liqueur.

Henriques & Henriques Malvasia 10 year old 50cl

Rich, jet-ruby, with violet lights, this has an intense, concentrated nose, rich in black fruit complemented by floral notes. The palate echoes the aromatics on the nose, set within a rather classically-structured frame, opulent fruit reined in by ripe, rounded tannins. This hits the ground running, great with food and promises more, with some bottle age. The key is in the pronounced, poised, elegant and protracted finish.

Casa de Casal de Loivos 2012

Henriques & Henriques Bual 15 year old 50cl

Henriques & Henriques Verdelho 15 year old 50cl

Henriques & Henriques Sercial 15 year old 50cl

Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port 2008 with Funnel

Orange rind, almonds, crystallised ginger and nutmeg. Warming, nutty, fresh and oh so drinkable. Is Christmas, Christmas without Tawny Port…?