Churchill'sVintage Port 2016

Name: Vintage Port
Brand: Churchill's
SKU: VIN-007531
Price: 468.9 GBP
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Product code: 7531

£78.15 inc VAT

£468.90 / case of 6

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Fortified Wine from
Douro, Portugal

Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Type: Fortified Wine

Winery: Churchill's

Alcohol: 20%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Red Port Blend

Grape: 20% Touriga Nacional, 20% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Roriz, 20% Tinto Cão, 20% Tinta Barroca

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Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Type: Fortified Wine

Winery: Churchill's

Alcohol: 20%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Red Port Blend

Grape: 20% Touriga Nacional, 20% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Roriz, 20% Tinto Cão, 20% Tinta Barroca

Product Notes

Churchill's Vintage Port is an exquisite British classic, delighting connoisseurs with bold, complex flavours. This port emits a rich aroma of ripe fruits and holds a magnificent ruby-red hue. It’s a full-bodied wine, imbued with luxurious textures and intricate layers of blackberries, plums, and spices. The exceptional ageing unity creates a robust, harmonious blend that reveals unique depth. Churchill's Vintage Port offers a lengthy, compelling finish accented by its integrated tannins. Its unfiltered nature allows for a splendid maturation potential, captivating those who appreciate traditional British craftsmanship and elegance in wine production. The blend is an unparalleled testament to the art of port-making.

Tasting Notes

Churchill’s Vintage 2016 has plenty of intensity on the nose, with concentrated aromas of fresh blackberries and spices, and with graphite and herbal undertones. Fresh and vibrant with a meaty middle palate, showing layers of black cherries and chocolates encased in a high tone shell of green tea and gum cistus flavours.

About the Winery

Deep in the heart of Portugal's Douro Valley, nestled amongst the rolling hills and lush vineyards, lies Churchill's Winery, a quintessential haven for the wine connoisseur. Known for its superior production of fortified and table wines, this winery has a profound history rooted in quintessentially British heritage.

Founded in 1981 by renowned Port Wine producer, John Graham, the winery draws its name from his family’s rich lineage. Thus named after his wife's family, the "Churchill’s" mirrors an embodiment of British tradition intertwined with Portuguese authenticity.

At Churchill's Winery, the art of wine-making is treated with utmost reverence. Unlike many traditional port houses, Churchill’s is relatively small; however, its commitment to quality surely surpasses them all. All grapes are sourced from its estates, ensuring a consistent supply of the highest quality produce. The winemaking process itself is a harmonious blend of modern innovation and traditional practices; each flow effortlessly into each other, birthing exquisite blends.

Visitors to Churchill's Winery will find themselves immersed in an enriching experience, brimming with indulgent wine tasting sessions, informative tours of the vineyards and cellars, and serene views of the sprawling vine-clad landscapes. Oenophiles can take delight in a wide array of wines, each distinct in character and flavour, from robust vintage ports to fruity table wines.

Besides its extraordinary wines, the winery also reflects a deep respect for the environment. They adopt sustainable practices in viticulture, dedicated towards reducing the carbon footprint, conserving water and promoting biodiversity.

A day at Churchill's Winery promises a journey through the sensory pleasure of wine and the ageless process from vine to glass. Their dedication to creating excellent wines and maintaining authenticity never wanes, Churchill's Winery remain a paragon of fine winemaking – a beacon in the wide world of wines producing essences that dance, delightfully on the palate.

At the heart of it all, remains a dash of British charm, amalgamating brilliantly into the rich wine heritage of Portugal. So, the next time your journey takes you through the picturesque landscapes of Douro Valley, do remember to visit Churchill's Winery, where the perfect bottle of wine awaits for you.

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