A deliciously crisp and concise white from Quinta da Romaneira. The nose is pure and fresh with citrus, wild flowers and a touch of waxiness. The palate is bright, zippy and flavourful with lemon...(read more)

As the 2011 vintage was described in the Telegraph - this vintage is also enticingly scented with earthy fresh herbs (thyme and rosemary) and yet despite the deep, brooding plum-like fruit it rem...(read more)

A good mineral backbone with some satisfying roundness in the mouth. Fine aromatic nose that will open up in the glass, with some wild cedar notes. Lovely structure. To drink today, but may age w...(read more)

This really is so impressive, a lot of port for your money. Lovely exuberant style with rich black fruit, dark chocolate and silky supple tannins. A beautifully balanced wine with that lovely hin...(read more)

A rich, refined red, with well-sculpted flavors of damson plum, raspberry and cherry that are matched to forest floor and porcino notes. Offers lively spice details on the minerally finish. Drink...(read more)

This new arrival for us is such a treat. Beautiful light brick red colour and a pleasingly delicate shape. Lovely spicy, intense character, cherry and warm strawberries mingle with herbs and dark...(read more)

Lovely colour, with a vibrant fruit aroma, elegant and fresh notes of berries and currants. Well carved and polished in the mouth, has a nice structure with good volume and some notes of wood wel...(read more)

Such a hard wine to resist, sleekly constructed with plentiful blackberry and rich plum fruit, vivacious and exciting, chocolate and then that subtle spirit adding warm and further richness to th...(read more)

Romaneira is a huge estate in the port-making Douro valley that, unusually, specialises in red wine, with just a third of its production devoted to fortified. It's run by a friend of wine, and I love the wild, herbal no...(read more)