Churchill'sLate Bottled Vintage Port 2017

Name: Late Bottled Vintage Port
Brand: Churchill's
SKU: VIN-010855
Price: 23.3 GBP
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Product code: 10855

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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 Late Bottled Vintage Port is a rich and full-bodied wine with a dark ruby hue that coats the glass with a foretelling of its depth. The nose of this port is aromatic with hints of blackberry, cherry, and cassis that develop into a spicier bouquet with aromas of oak, cinnamon, and vanilla. The palate of this wine is perfect for savoring; it is full of dark, juicy fruits that meld seamlessly with tobacco and chocolate flavors that lend to its complexity and depth. With a hint of sweetness and tannins that offer structure, Churchill's Late Bottled Vintage Port is an ideal choice to pair with sharp cheese, rich chocolate desserts, and spicy food.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Black Cherry colour. Nose: Rich blackberry aromas with resinous undertones. Palate: Smooth and complex, with juicy flavours of wild berries and black chocolate.

About the Winery

Churchill’s is a renowned winery located in the wine region of the Douro in Portugal. Established by Johnny Graham in 1981, the company serves as the last independent and existing British port house in the area. Born and educated in Porto, the youngest son of the Graham family committed himself to learn the craft and art of port-making after his father had to sell their business in 1970. Since he was 20, Johnny worked and toiled in Douro Valley’s terraced vineyards.

Later, he became the apprentice of the port master of Cockburn Smithe’s, John Smithe. During his apprenticeship, he learnt the art and various practices of winemaking. By the late years of his 20s, he acquired a reputation of being one of the best tasters in the trade or industry.

With the knowledge he gained, Johnny could have worked in any of the top wineries. However, he wished to focus on the port as it was more than just trade to him. He wanted to leave his mark in the history of port-making in the Douro and deliver a new style to the port drinkers worldwide.

To make his dream a reality, Johnny discovered a port shipper Vila Nova de Gaia. He did so when he was 29 years old. It was a significant feat as no one before him could make it possible. Then, he established Churchill’s in a partnership with his two brothers. He also used the support of his wife, Caroline Churchill. She was the one who named the winery.

Today, Johnny is still in charge of managing the winery and its operations. Under him, the vineyards of Churchill’s use and implement sustainable agricultural practices. The diverse range and varieties of wines that they produce bring out the expression of the Douro terroirs to a great extent.

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