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NiePOoRTland Dry White Rabbit Port Half Bottle
Niepoort have been making wines and ports in the Duoro Valley since 1842, the business being passed through five generations. For the White Rabbit Dry White, grapes are left on the skin for some time, before the addition of pure grape brandy after fermentation. It is aged for at least 3.5 years in small old oak casks.
White Rabbit Dry White Port has aromas of nuts and almonds which follow through to the palate balanced with lemon and citrus notes. Best served chilled as an aperitif or as a long drink with Tonic Water, ice and a twist of lemon. A smaller bottle that’s perfect for just a little tipple!
NiePOoRTland Tawny Dee Port Half Bottle
Niepoort have been making wines and ports in the Duoro Valley since 1842, the business being passed through five generations. The Tawny Dee originates from low-yielding vineyards in Cima Corgo region of Douro Valley with an average age of three and a half years
Tawny Dee is very well balanced with youthful fruity flavours and complex hints of dried stone fruits and delicate nutty aromas. Drink with nut-based desserts, fruit pies, crème brûlée and non-blue cheeses. A smaller bottle that’s perfect for just a little tipple!
NiePOoRTland Ruby Dum Half Bottle
Niepoort have been making wines and ports in the Duoro Valley since 1842, the business being passed through five generations. The Ruby half of the Niepoort ‘twins’ is a classic rich Ruby, with assertive bright primary fruit.
Ruby Dum retains its youthful, strong character, dominated by red cherries and plums with great freshness from ageing in large wooden vats in the cool cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia. Pairing well with dark chocolate desserts, cheddar, gouda and brie cheeses. A smaller bottle that’s perfect for just a little tipple!
Equipo Navazos I Think Manzanilla En Rama 37.5cl
A fine Manzanilla that’s powerfully aromatic. Fresh, with a salty tang, with plenty of acidity together with a very satisfying lemon twist to the finish. A natural Product with plenty of colour, weight and concentration.
Niepoort LBV Port Half Bottle
Niepoort have been making wines and ports in the Duoro Valley since 1842, the business being passed through five generations. Ancient vines, hand picked and 100% foot trodden and fermented in the circular granite lagares at Vale de Mendiz. This wine ages 4-6 years in large old oak vats (opposed to Vintage, that ages 2-3 years). LBV fills the gap between the rubies and the vintage ports since a Ruby Port should be drunk quite young and a great Vintage Port may need 15 to 20 years to really open up and show its splendour.
Lots of fruit characters, mainly forest fruits with dark chocolate aromas and a slight spicy note, someacidity provides a great freshness. Drinking beautifully now but this will also benefit from cellaring for a couple of decades. This pairs well with chocolate desserts, cheddar and brie cheese as well as rich red meats or game. A smaller bottle that’s perfect for just a little tipple!
Bodegas Diez-Merito Bertola Manzanilla Sherry
Similar to Fino but produced closer to sea, this Manzanilla has young fruit notes and pastry aromas, followed by a light and delicate palate of almonds and salty hints.
Bodegas Diez-Merito Bertola Fino Sherry
Bone dry with a fresh, feisty piquancy. Plently of nut aromas and flavours with a ripe salinity. It makes a great aperitf but also pairs with different tapas dishes in cluding chorizo and calamari.
Lacuesta Vermouth Blanco
Twenty plants and herbs are used in preparing this white vermouth. The nose shows soft flower aromas (chamomile or mint) with some vanilla sweetness. The palate is smooth, with flavours of liquorice, cinnamon and ginger. It should be served cold, accompanied by a slice of lemon and an olive.
Rubis Chocolate Wine
Rubis Wine is an unconventional project of combining the sumptuous tempranillo grapes from La Mancha with a premium chocolate.
Handcrafted to produce a velvety, sweet palate of red fruits and delicious dark chocolate. An indulgent after dinner treat, chill over ice or drink at room temperature.
Barbeito Boal 5 Year Old Reserva Madeira
Barbeito are one of the smallest Madeira Wine producers, only founded in 1946 but has an extraordinary reputation. Ricardo, the founder’s grandson took over in the ‘90’s, reinventing the traditional wines and techniques. He was the first to bottle Madeira wine without adding caramel and has also bottled from a single cask, which was once a traditional way.
A medium sweet wine with aromas of dried fruit, honey and floral notes. It has a slight smokiness on the palate yet finishes fresh and tangy. Delightful on its own, but partners very well with semi-sweet dishes (such as poached figs, ginger cake), and can be very successful with a cheeseboard.
Barbeito Rainwater 5 Year Old Reserva Madeira
Barbeito are one of the smallest Madeira Wine producers, only founded in 1946 but has an extraordinary reputation. Ricardo, the founder’s grandson took over in the ‘90’s, reinventing the traditional wines and techniques. He was the first to bottle Madeira wine without adding caramel and has also bottled from a single cask, which was once a traditional way.
Recreating the classic style of Rainwater, medium dry in character. Dried fruit, orange blossom and crystallized fruit aromas with a soft yet full bodied palate and a long minerally finish. An excellent aperitif, but also wonderful with French Onion Soup, Welsh Rarebit, cheeseboard, mushroom dishes, and game terrine.
Barbeito Malvasia 5 Year Old Reserva Madeira
Barbeito are one of the smallest Madeira Wine producers, only founded in 1946 but has an extraordinary reputation. Ricardo, the founder’s grandson took over in the ‘90’s, reinventing the traditional wines and techniques. He was the first to bottle Madeira wine without adding caramel and has also bottled from a single cask, which was once a traditional way.
Aromas of toasted almonds, honey and hints of smoke. Lightly caramelized fruits bring a freshness on the palate. A sweet wine, but with great balancing acidity. This really complements desserts with caramel, dried fruits and toffee.
Sivipa Moscatel De Setubal
SIVIPA is the company name for all the wines produced by the Cordoso family, the vineyards are distributed between siblings and cousins as inheritance from previous generations. The main winery, Quinta do Piloto is in Palmela and is one of the only few producing Moscatel Roxo as a varietal wine.
Described as an entry-level fortified wine but this is so much more. There’s dried fruit, caramel, spices, florals and especially citrus orange peel. Sensational wine!
NiePOoRTland Ruby Dum Port
Niepoort have been making wines and ports in the Duoro Valley since 1842, the business being passed through five generations. The Ruby half of the Niepoort ‘twins’ is a classic rich Ruby, with assertive bright primary fruit.
Wonderful, rich Ruby Port full of cherry and plum flavours. Fantastic ‘Alice in Wonderland’ inspired labels, it’s even shipped to England by sailing boat! Pairing well with dark chocolate desserts, cheddar, gouda and brie cheeses.
NiePOoRTland Tawny Dee Port
Niepoort have been making wines and ports in the Duoro Valley since 1842, the business being passed through five generations. The Tawny Dee originates from low-yielding vineyards in Cima Corgo region of Douro Valley with an average age of three and a half years
Tawny Dee is very well balanced with youthful fruity flavours and complex hints of dried stone fruits and delicate nutty aromas. Drink with nut-based desserts, fruit pies, crème brûlée and non-blue cheeses.
Seven Of Hearts Coupe’s Cuvee
The sixth vintage of this release, the 2015 wine is the first to be sourced from the Luminous Hills vineyard in Oregon. Aged in French oak for two years and then fortified with brandy from Pinot Noir grapes, this is ultimately a Pinot Noir. A sort-of Port, with tawny characteristics and richness, it pairs well with cheese, chocolate and also fruit or cream based pastries – creme brulee or even an eclair!
Bodegas Diez-Merito Bertola Amontillado Sherry
A full-bodied roasted hazelnut nose wiht hints of honey, orange and caramel. Salinity on the palate with plenty of nut and earth notes with a hint of peppery oak. Long, spiced warm finish.
Akashi-Tai Shiraume Umeshu
Shiraume Umeshu is a luxurious plum liqueur made by preserving plums in the finest of Japanese sakes — premium ginjo sake made from Yamada Nishiki rice. Equally pleasant on ice or blended with either cold or hot water.
Berto Vermouth Bianco
An old, traditional recipe that produces the original amber colour and allows for it to reach a real elegance.
Floral and vanilla spice aromas but soft on the palate. Full-bodied and spicy on the finish.
Niepoort LBV Port
Niepoort have been making wines and ports in the Duoro Valley since 1842, the business being passed through five generations. Ancient vines, hand picked and 100% foot trodden and fermented in the circular granite lagares at Vale de Mendiz. This wine ages 4-6 years in large old oak vats (opposed to Vintage, that ages 2-3 years). LBV fills the gap between the rubies and the vintage ports since a Ruby Port should be drunk quite young and a great Vintage Port may need 15 to 20 years to really open up and show its splendour.
Lots of fruit characters, mainly forest fruits with dark chocolate aromas and a slight spicy note, someacidity provides a great freshness. Drinking beautifully now but this will also benefit from cellaring for a couple of decades. This pairs well with chocolate desserts, cheddar and brie cheese as well as rich red meats or game.
Cocchi Americano Aperitvo
Cocchi Americano means much more to Asti than a simple wine made with the infusion of herbs and spices. An aperitif par excellence, it is a taste of Asti’s gastronomic history going back to the 1900’s. Enjoyed with ice and soda at every corner of the town, it is still the perfect partner of long chats under the setting sun.
Niepoort Senior Tawny Port
Niepoort have been making wines and ports in the Duoro Valley since 1842, the business being passed through five generations. The Niepoort philosophy has been, for the last decades, to innovate, diversify, break taboos, maintaining tradition. The most traditional format of bottle and a moustache has been used to emphasis the seniority.
The Senior Port has a velvety mouth feel produced from blending old wines with younger wines to balance richness and freshness. This Tawny is a good match with cheeses and chocolate based desserts. It can also be drunk as an aperitif, served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Bodegas Diez-Merito Bertola Oloroso Sherry
Particular walnut aromas, combined with balsamic notes, subtle dried fruits, toasted hints, tobacco and autumn aromas with noticeable spicy notes.
Carcavelos Villa Oeiras 7 Year Old
Villa Oeiras is a wonderful new producer making old wines. The old estate of the Marquis de Pombal is now under the ownership of the local authority, and they are investing in their heritage to revitalise the vineyard areas and the almost-forgotten style of wine that is Carcavelos.
A great alternative to white port! Lots of fruit – sweet orange and dried stone fruits with a hazelnut and almond nuttiness provided by 7 years of ageing. This is definitely a sweet desert wine but is well balanced with caramel and biscuit notes.
Akashi-Tai Junmai Daiginjo Genshu Japanese Sake
Iconic “Grand Cru” sake, the Junmai Daiginjo Genshu shows the most intense flavours of the Yamadanishiki rice that have been drawn out to achieve a highly floral, delicate sake with a salty palate and a rich and aromatic minerality.
Holden Manz Good Sport
Winemaker Thierry Haberer has been making wines around the world for over a decade. He has spent time working in Bordeaux and Napa Valley in the USA before settling at the Holden Manz Wine Estate in Franschhoek Valley, one of South Africa’s premiere winemaking regions. The estate boasts 22 hectares of exclusively red grape varieties; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah.
The Holden Manz ‘Good Sport’ is a fortified wine that is a great alternative to an LBV Ruby Port. 100% Syrah, the palate is bursting with raisin, fig, fruit cake, blueberry, vanilla and dark chocolate. Rich and warming, this luxurious and decadent wine has a long length and finish.
Pair with strong hard cheeses, gooey chocolate brownies or a sticky toffee pudding.
Marsala Mille Semi Secco
Light golden colour, with an intense bouquet, delicate, smooth and nutty on the palate.
Niepoort Crusted Port
Niepoort have been making wines and ports in the Duoro Valley since 1842, the business being passed through five generations. The majority of this Crusted Port bottled in December 2015 comes from various vineyards around the Niepoort winery in Vale de Mendiz, where the base wines were destined for high quality Vintage Ports. The Crusted Port complements the Niepoort Vintage and Late Bottled Vintage style, but not finied or filtered prior to bottling and is released three years after bottling.
Drinking beautifully now with aromas of cherries and dark plums along with a fine minty, liquorice aroma. On the palate, well integrated tannins dominate along with superbly evolved fruit and good length.This is amazing with Cheddar, Stilton, or even chocolate!
NiePOoRTland Gift Packs
1 x Niepoort Ruby Dum Half Bottle, 1 x Tawny Dee Half Bottle, 1 x White Rabbit Half Bottle. All packed up in a lovely gift box.
Ruby Dum – a classic rich Ruby, with bright plum and cherry fruits.
Tawny Dee – stone fruits and nutty aromas.
White Rabbit – nuts and almonds with a citrus burst of flavour.
Sorry, we cannot safely package these up for national delivery so they are only available in our local delivery area.
Sanchez Romate Cardenal Cisneros Pedro Ximenez Sherry
One of the oldest bodegas in Spain and still owned and run by the original family. Sanchez Romate own their vineyards, ensuring the best quality wines. This is big and rich, very sweet with balancing acidity. Raisins, coffee and just a hint of dark chocolate.
Niepoort 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Niepoort have been making wines and ports in the Duoro Valley since 1842, the business being passed through five generations. This 10 Year Old Tawny port is a blend of different wines with an average age of 10 years.
This aged tawny has aromas of dried apricots and crystallized tangerine peel with a nutty character. There’s great structure and a long finish of caramel and honey notes. A definite benchmark for aged tawnies!
Barbeito Sercial 10 Year Old Madeira
Barbeito are one of the smallest Madeira Wine producers, only founded in 1946 but has an extraordinary reputation. Ricardo, the founder’s grandson took over in the ‘90’s, reinventing the traditional wines and techniques. He was the first to bottle Madeira wine without adding caramel and has also bottled from a single cask, which was once a traditional way.
The Sercial grape from which this is made, has proved hard to grow but has become indigenous to the island of Madeira. This is a really unique wine, naturally aged in casks. Aromas of dried fruits pine and resin. A minerally, fresh palate with an endless finish.
Winner of the IWC Madeira Trophy in 2003. Excellent as an aperitif.
Niepoort Vintage Port 2000
Niepoort have been making wines and ports in the Duoro Valley since 1842, the business being passed through five generations. Another classic Niepoort vintage: combining balance with superb concentration, and at the same time very fine and delicate. The wine also has a splendid rustic character giving it a wonderful individuality.
Concentrated aromas of ripe dark fruits, damsons and hints of black pepper. Intense on the palate and full-bodied with a long rich after-taste. It has gained complexity in the last 17 years, since bottling in 2005 and will be drinking perfectly now.