Quinta do Noval, Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal 2014

A rare declaration of a small volume due to director Christian Seely finding sufficient harmony, finesse and elegance..

Points 93

Graham’s, The Tawny, Port

The colour of a Victoria plum. Rich, heady aromas of fresh figs and raisins with soft yet spicy glacé...

Points 90

Dalva, Colheita, Tawny Port 1995

A touch of torrefaction lends a full, savoury character to the nose and palate. It’s still very fresh and rich on the mid-palate...

Points 90

Ferreira, Duque de Bragança, 20 Year Old, Tawny Port

Quince marmalade on the nose and palate. Refined, soft and seamless with the merest dusting of tannin on the finish.

Points 98

Cálem, 20 Year Old, Tawny Port

Fragrant and fresh with a touch of spice and vanilla on the nose. Soft, creamy, textured palate combining the depth of age...

Points 96

Sandeman, 40 Year Old, Tawny Port

Bright, pale amber-tawny, this sings from the glass with mixed glacé fruit and elvas plums.

Points 98

Kopke, Colheita, Tawny Port 1996

With the benefit of 20 years in wood, this suave colheita has a pale tawny hue, subdued but classic Christmas cake perfume...

Points 92

Ramos Pinto, Quinta do Bom Retiro, 20 Year Old, Tawny Port

Single-estate tawny from an A-grade quinta in the Torto Valley...

Points 98

Sandeman, 10 Year Old, Tawny Port

Brick-red at the centre with a distinct amber-tawny rim. Gentle and fresh aromas with a soft, sweet, suave fruit palate...

Points 94

Burmester, 10 Year Old, Tawny Port

Mature orange colour and seductive aromas of fruit cake, honey and a touch of spice...

Points 95

Ferreira, 10 Year Old White, Tawny Port

Not strictly a tawny, but well on the way: bright golden-amber hue, fresh, not overly sweet with a lovely orangey tang...

Points 89

Graham’s, Fine White, Port NV

This white Port is a revelation; fresh, quite dry and moreish. Flavours of tangy lime, salt, cream, almond and grapefruit make this a great aperitif...

Points 89

Churchill’s, Vintage, Port 2014

A relative newcomer to the Port game, Churchill's have only been in existence since 1981. This 2014 is a beautifully accessible style, with big, hard hitting blueberry aromas...

Points 91

Quinta das Tecedeiras, Tawny Reserve, Port NV

Some of this estate's vineyards once contributed fruit for Taylor's vintage Ports, so the quality here is not an issue. This Tawny differs from most as it is aged in…

Points 92

Graham’s, 30 Year Old Tawny, Port NV

The intensity and luxuriousness of this Port is a real treat. With an average age of 30 years, there has been plenty of time for the component wines to concentrate…

Points 94

Kopke, 30 Year Old White, Port NV

Established in 1638, Kopke know a thing or two about making great Port. This unusual aged white has taken on the oaky characteristics more often associated with a tawny, while…

Points 92

Taylor’s, Port, Douro 1994

Taylor’s Port 1994: Aromas of dried flowers, roasted fruit and peppery hints...

Fonseca, Terra Prima, Reserve, Port NV

One of very few organic Ports. Exuberant dark cherry and ripe cassis – big, bold and upfront fruit...

Points 93

Niepoort, Bioma, Single Quinta Vintage Port 2011

Richard Mayson rates Niepoort, Bioma, Single Quinta Vintage Port 2011...

Points 95

Dow’s, Quinta Senhora da Ribeira, Single-Quinta Vintage Port 2004

Dow’s, Quinta Senhora da Ribeira vintage Port 2004 is a 'wow of a wine', says Richard Mayson.

Points 95

Fonseca, Bin No27, Port, Douro, Portugal

Launched in 1972, Bin 27 is a Reserve Port aged for about four years before bottling: vibrant...

Points 90

Fonseca, Guimaraens, Port, Douro, Portugal 1998

One of those ‘nearly there’ Port vintages, with hopes of a good growing season dashed...

Points 93

Fonseca, Bicentenary Crusted, Port, Douro, Portugal

Bottled in 2008 and released for the bicentenary, this blend of wines from several years is bottled...

Points 93

Fonseca, 10 year old tawny, Port, Douro, Portugal

For me the apogee of tawny is 20 years, but this 10-year-old really captures the attention...

Points 95

Fonseca, Port, Douro, Portugal 1985

A troublesome vintage for many shippers, but Fonseca 1985 never fails to impress: tight-knit...

Points 96

Fonseca, Port, Douro, Portugal 1963

Served at the bicentenary dinner in June, I was served from two bottles. One was fragrant and...

Points 98

Taylor’s, Quinta da Vargellas, Vinha Velha, Port, Portugal 2011

See Decanter expert's rating, tasting notes and drinking window for Taylor's 2011.

Points 95

Quinta de Noval, Nacional 1931

Every month in the magazine Decanter celebrates a different bottle of wine that should be recognised as a 'wine legend'. See the 2014 wine legends here...

Vintage Port, Quinta do Noval 2012

With the onset of winter and various festive celebrations looming, now's the time most wine lovers turn their attention to Port. Richard Mayson picks his top 20 Ports from every

Points 93

Vintage Port, Warre’s 2011

With the onset of winter and various festive celebrations looming, now's the time most wine lovers turn their attention to Port. Richard Mayson picks his top 20 Ports from every

Points 96