Churchill
Tawny  Port 10 Year Old

Cellars: £27.75

Bin No.: 72220

A rich brick red colour with flashes of amber, elegant and subtle, complex on the nose, with expressive notes of dry fruits combined with hints of Orange peel, full on the mouth, this 10 years Old Tawny Port shows an excellent vinosity and freshness, allowing it to finish long and persistent.

Food Recommendation:

Serve chilled 10 - 12° C

Chuchill's 10 Years Old Tawny Port combines very well with soft cheeses like Brie and

Camembert also with Fruit cake.

Country:  Portugal

Region: Douro - sub-region of Cima Corgo

Producer: Churchill

Vintage: 10 year old

Colour: Red

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional,
Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca,
Touriga Franca, Tinta Francisca

Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management

Allergens: Contains sulphites

Dry/Sweet: 6   (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)

Bottle size: 50cl

abv: 20.0%     

Winery information:

Churchill’s was founded by John Graham in 1981, as the first British Port Wine company to be established in 50 years. His desire was to set up a company to produce his own, individual style of wine. It was his wife, Caroline Churchill, who provided the company with its name. In an industry where others are hundreds of years old, we were new challengers to the market. We worked hard to create the best port possible, as an independent and passionate new boutique, creating their own special wines as they thought they should be made.

 In 1999 Quinta da Gricha  a 50 hectare Grade “A” Vineyard estate situated on the south bank of the River Douro, in the prestigious Cima Corgo sub-region was purchased All of Churchill’s ports are produced here, in traditional granite “lagares” or treading tanks was built in 1852.

Vinification:

10 Years Old Tawny Port grapes come from the old vineyards at Churchill’s Estates located in the Cima Corgo sub-region of the Douro Wine region.

A field blend of many varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca and Tinta Francisca.

After fermentation, 10 Years Old Tawny Port Wine goes through an ageing period in seasoned oak casks for approximately 10 years. A good 10 Years Old Tawny Port that has the complexity of age, whilst still retaining some of the freshness and acidity of youth. This is the art of blending a Port wine with an average age of ten years.

This 10 Years Old Tawny Port is filtered and ready to drink now. Once opened it will keep well for up to one month. No need to decant, serve this Tawny Port Wine straight from the bottle.

Churchill
Tawny  Port 20 Year Old

Cellars: £37.50

Bin No.: 72221

A pale red tawny colour with a golden rim. A delicate nose of almonds and red Moreno cherries. Savoury and rich on the palate, without losing the grip, it's a combination of age and finesse, finishing long and fresh.

Food Recommendation:

Serve at cellar temperature of 12 - 15° C

20 Years Old Tawny Port Wine combines very well with dried fruits, roasted almonds and mature cheeses.

Country:  Portugal

Region: Douro - sub-region of Cima Corgo

Producer: Churchill

Vintage: 20 year old

Colour: Red

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional,
Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca,
Touriga Franca, Tinta Francisca

Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management

Allergens: Contains sulphites

Dry/Sweet: 6   (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)

Bottle size: 50cl

abv: 20.0%     

Winery information:

Churchill’s was founded by John Graham in 1981, as the first British Port Wine company to be established in 50 years. His desire was to set up a company to produce his own, individual style of wine. It was his wife, Caroline Churchill, who provided the company with its name. In an industry where others are hundreds of years old, we were new challengers to the market. We worked hard to create the best port possible, as an independent and passionate new boutique, creating their own special wines as they thought they should be made.

 In 1999 Quinta da Gricha  a 50 hectare Grade “A” Vineyard estate situated on the south bank of the River Douro, in the prestigious Cima Corgo sub-region was purchased All of Churchill’s ports are produced here, in traditional granite “lagares” or treading tanks was built in 1852.

Vinification:

Churchill's 20 Years Old Tawny Port is an expression of the Douro terroir combined with delicate ageing in seasoned oak casks. The result of this combination is a port full of finesse whilst still retaining Churchill's characteristic fresh identity.

20 Years Old Tawny Port Wine grapes come from the old vineyards at Churchills  Estates located in the Cima Corgo sub-region of the Douro Wine region.

A field blend of many varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinto, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca

After fermentation, 20 Years Old Tawny Port Wine goes through an ageing period in seasoned oak casks for approximately 20 years.

This 20 Years Old Tawny Port is filtered and ready to drink now. Once opened it will keep well for up to one month. No need to decant, serve this Old Tawny Port Wine straight from the bottle.

Churchill Dry White Port

Cellars: £21.50

Bin No.: 72222

White Port has a vibrant golden colour with grated nutmeg and eucalyptus on the nose. On the palate this wine is fresh and complex with a long peppery finish.

This Dry White Port is the deliciously different aperitif to enjoy before lunch or dinner and a perfect partner for smoked salmon, olives, roasted almonds and cheese biscuits.

Food Recommendation:

Once opened, White Port Wine will keep well for up to one month.

This Dry White Port is the deliciously different aperitif to enjoy before lunch or dinner and a perfect partner for smoked salmon, olives, roasted almonds and cheese biscuits.

Country:  Portugal

Region: Douro - sub-region of Cima Corgo

Producer: Churchill

Vintage: Non Vintage

Colour: White

Grape Varieties: Malvasia Fina, Rabigato,
Cadega, Viosinho.

Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management

Allergens: Contains sulphites

Dry/Sweet: 6   (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)

Bottle size: 50cl

abv: 20.0%

Winery information:

Churchill’s was founded by John Graham in 1981, as the first British Port Wine company to be established in 50 years. His desire was to set up a company to produce his own, individual style of wine. It was his wife, Caroline Churchill, who provided the company with its name. In an industry where others are hundreds of years old, we were new challengers to the market. We worked hard to create the best port possible, as an independent and passionate new boutique, creating their own special wines as they thought they should be made.

 In 1999 Quinta da Gricha  a 50 hectare Grade “A” Vineyard estate situated on the south bank of the River Douro, in the prestigious Cima Corgo sub-region was purchased All of Churchill’s ports are produced here, in traditional granite “lagares” or treading tanks was built in 1852.

Vinification:

Churchill's White Port wine is an emblematic product for Churchill's and unique in its style. Its rich golden colour denotes its ten years of age which is also evident in its smooth and complex taste. White Port is the alternative aperitif wine to be served chilled at any time of year.

The grapes of White Port Wine come from specially chosen old vineyards located at higher altitudes in the Douro sub-region of Cima Corgo.

This Port Wine has a field blend of varieties including Malvasia Fina,Rabigato, Cadega, Viosinho.

After fermentation, the wine goes through an ageing period in seasoned oak casks for approximately 10 years.

This 10 years old Dry White Port Wine is filtered and ready to drink now. No need to decant. Serve this Port Wine straight from the bottle.

Churchill
Reserve Port Non Vintage

Cellars: £20.75

TBin No.: 722231

his rich and fruity Port Wine is filtered and ready to drink now. Once opened it will keep well for up to one month.

Food Recommendation:

Serve at a temperature between 12 - 15° C

Finest Reserve Port is excellent served with fruit or chocolate desserts (dark chocolate truffles) and soft

cheeses (Brie or Camembert), or on its own after a dessert course.

Country:  Portugal

Region: Douro - sub-region of Cima Corgo

Producer: Churchill

Vintage: Non Vintage

Colour: Red

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional,
Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca,
Touriga Franca, Tinta Francisca

Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management

Allergens: Contains sulphites

Dry/Sweet: 6   (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)

Bottle size: 50cl

abv: 20.0%

Winery information:

Churchill’s was founded by John Graham in 1981, as the first British Port Wine company to be established in 50 years. His desire was to set up a company to produce his own, individual style of wine. It was his wife, Caroline Churchill, who provided the company with its name. In an industry where others are hundreds of years old, we were new challengers to the market. We worked hard to create the best port possible, as an independent and passionate new boutique, creating their own special wines as they thought they should be made.

 In 1999 Quinta da Gricha  a 50 hectare Grade “A” Vineyard estate situated on the south bank of the River Douro, in the prestigious Cima Corgo sub-region was purchased All of Churchill’s ports are produced here, in traditional granite “lagares” or treading tanks was built in 1852.

Vinification:

The grapes of Churchill's Finest Reserve Port come from top grade "A" vineyards located in the Cima Corgo sub-region of the Douro Wine region.

Finest Reserve Port Wine comes from a field blend of many varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca and Tinta Francisca.

Retaining the structure and fresh fruit of a young vintage this port has been softened by its age in wood and filtration prior to bottling.

Matured in seasoned oak vats for a period of 4 years before bottling.

No need to decant. Serve Finest Reserve Port Wine straight from the bottle.

Churchill
Late Bottled Vintage Port
Bottled in 2004

Cellars: £26.00

Bin No.: 72223

LBV has become one of the most popular styles of Port Wine these days. It offers near-Vintage quality at premium Ruby prices.

Churchill's Late Bottled Vintage 2005 has a full matured ruby colour with violet tones. A complex nose, combining herbal and resinous notes with touches of mint and white pepper. On the palate, it opens to reveal flavours of pomegranate and black chocolate, supported by firm tannins and well defined acidity.

Food Recommendation:

Serve at a temperature between 16 - 18° C

LBV is delicious on its own after lunch or dinner; also excellent with chocolate desserts or rich cheeses such as Stilton and Camembert. Save the natural sediment or crust for seasoning meats and adding to sauces.

Country:  Portugal

Region: Douro - sub-region of Cima Corgo

Producer: Churchill

Vintage: Bottled in 2004

Colour: Red

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional,
Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca,
Touriga Franca, Tinta Francisca

Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management

Allergens: Contains sulphites

Dry/Sweet: 6   (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)

Bottle size: 50cl

abv: 20.0%

Winery information:

Churchill’s was founded by John Graham in 1981, as the first British Port Wine company to be established in 50 years. His desire was to set up a company to produce his own, individual style of wine. It was his wife, Caroline Churchill, who provided the company with its name. In an industry where others are hundreds of years old, we were new challengers to the market. We worked hard to create the best port possible, as an independent and passionate new boutique, creating their own special wines as they thought they should be made.

 In 1999 Quinta da Gricha  a 50 hectare Grade “A” Vineyard estate situated on the south bank of the River Douro, in the prestigious Cima Corgo sub-region was purchased All of Churchill’s ports are produced here, in traditional granite “lagares” or treading tanks was built in 1852.

Vinification:

The grapes for Churchill's Late Bottled Vintage Port are sourced from old vineyards at our estates, Quinta da Gricha and Quinta do Rio in the Cima Corgo sub-region of the Douro Wine Region.

 Following the vintage the young LBV Ports are carefully tasted, selected and blended. The blended Port is then matured in large oak vats for a duration of 4 years where it softens, shedding its harsh tannins, but without losing its full bodied, rich fruit flavours. Finally after 4 years in wood, Late Bottled Vintage Port is bottled unfiltered into dark Vintage Port bottles and laid down to finish its maturation in temperature conditioned cellars.

LBV should be stored lying down under cellar conditions (12-14ºC). Produced in a similar style and quality as Vintage Port Wine, it will age well for at least 3 years and preferably 5 to 10 years in bottle.

Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. It is best decanted at least two hours before being served. Once opened, LBV Port Wine will keep for up to 10 days. Avoid air (vacuvin if in bottle) and store at a constant cellar temperature.

Churchill Crusted  Port
Bottled in 2004

Cellars: £33.75

Bin No.: 72224

Crusted Port is a Port of Vintage quality which is often blended from Vintage Port lots of two different years. It is aged in oak casks before being bottled and then matured in bottle for at least 3 years before being sold.

The year on the label is the year of bottling.

This Port Wine has a full, dark ruby colour, a concentrated berry aroma and on the palate a broad structure with rich complexity and beginning to show the benefits of bottle age.

Food Recommendation:

Serve at a temperature between 16 - 18° C

Crusted Port is delicious on its own after lunch or dinner; also excellent with plum pudding or strong cheeses such as Stilton and Camembert. Save the natural sediment or crust for seasoning meats and adding to sauces.

Country:  Portugal

Region: Douro - sub-region of Cima Corgo

Producer: Churchill

Vintage: Bottled in 2004

Colour: Red

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional,
Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca,
Touriga Franca, Tinta Francisca

Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management

Allergens: Contains sulphites

Dry/Sweet: 6   (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)

Bottle size: 50cl

abv: 20.0%

Winery information:

Churchill’s was founded by John Graham in 1981, as the first British Port Wine company to be established in 50 years. His desire was to set up a company to produce his own, individual style of wine. It was his wife, Caroline Churchill, who provided the company with its name. In an industry where others are hundreds of years old, we were new challengers to the market. We worked hard to create the best port possible, as an independent and passionate new boutique, creating their own special wines as they thought they should be made.

 In 1999 Quinta da Gricha  a 50 hectare Grade “A” Vineyard estate situated on the south bank of the River Douro, in the prestigious Cima Corgo sub-region was purchased All of Churchill’s ports are produced here, in traditional granite “lagares” or treading tanks was built in 1852.

Vinification:

The grapes for Churchill's Crusted Port are sourced from old vineyards at our estates, Quinta da Gricha and Quinta do Rio in the Cima Corgo sub-region of the Douro Wine Region.

Although it can now be considered ready for drinking, this Crusted Port will continue to improve for at least 10 years in bottle gaining in complexity like a young Vintage Port Wine.

It should be stored at cellar temperature of 12-14 ºC.

Crusted Port is carefully blended from Vintage Ports of two different years which have been aged for 2 to 3 years in wood. The Crusted Port Wine blend then spends its final 6 months in seasoned oak casks before being bottled unfiltered into dark Vintage Port bottles.

It is best decanted at least two hours before being served.

Once opened, it will keep for up to one week. Avoid air (vacuvin if in bottle) and store at a constant cellar temperature.

Churchill Quinta da Gricha
1999 Vintage

Cellars: £79.50

Bin No.: 72231

With its cooler North facing location on the south bank of the river Douro, Quinta da Gricha has produced a spectacular Single Quinta Vintage in 1999.

The wine is very dark, almost black in colour with a typical Gricha nose of fresh concentrated blueberries. The taste is more one dimensional than the Churchill's Vintage Port blend but there is a soft, luscious mouth-filling flavour of rich berries with excellent natural acidity and tannins.

Food Recommendation:

Serve at a temperature between 16 - 18° C

Vintage Port is delicious on its own after lunch or dinner; also excellent with chocolate desserts or rich cheeses such as Stilton and Camembert.

Save the natural sediment or crust for seasoning meats and adding to sauces

Country:  Portugal

Region: Douro - sub-region of Cima Corgo

Producer: Churchill

Vintage: 1999

Colour: Red

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional,
Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca,
Touriga Franca, Tinta Francisca

Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management

Allergens: Contains sulphites

Dry/Sweet: 6   (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)

Bottle size: 50cl

abv: 20.0%

Winery information:

Churchill’s was founded by John Graham in 1981, as the first British Port Wine company to be established in 50 years. His desire was to set up a company to produce his own, individual style of wine. It was his wife, Caroline Churchill, who provided the company with its name. In an industry where others are hundreds of years old, we were new challengers to the market. We worked hard to create the best port possible, as an independent and passionate new boutique, creating their own special wines as they thought they should be made.

 In 1999 Quinta da Gricha  a 50 hectare Grade “A” Vineyard estate situated on the south bank of the River Douro, in the prestigious Cima Corgo sub-region was purchased All of Churchill’s ports are produced here, in traditional granite “lagares” or treading tanks was built in 1852.

Vinification:

Quinta da Gricha is located on the South bank of the river Douro between Pinhão and Tua with a North facing aspect. This Vintage Port was sourced from the very old vineyards (av. Age of vines of 50 plus years).

A field blend of old vineyards (av. Age 40-50 years old) including many grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca e Tinto Cão.

Approachable from 2013, this Port Wine has a Peak drinking condition from 2023 - 2028

During the first six months, the young Port spent the winter months at Quinta da Gricha in our "tonéis" being then brought down to our lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia where it was stored in a stainless steel tank until being bottled.

Vintage Port should be stored lying down under cellar conditions (12-14ºC).

Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. It is best decanted at least two hours before being served.

Churchill 1997 Vintage Port
1997 Vintage

Cellars: £117.50

Bin No.: 72226

Churchill's 1997 is a Vintage Port Wine in the classic style; not as ripe as the 1994 but with a concentration of fresher "greener" fruit. It has what we call in the trade a "steel girder " ; i.e. a good tannin structure which binds and balances the fruit and ensures good ageing potential.

Food Recommendation:

Serve at a temperature between 16 - 18° C

Vintage Port is delicious on its own after lunch or dinner; also excellent with chocolate desserts or rich cheeses such as Stilton and Camembert.

Save the natural sediment or crust for seasoning meats and adding to sauces

Country:  Portugal

Region: Douro - sub-region of Cima Corgo

Producer: Churchill

Vintage: 1997

Colour: Red

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional,
Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca,
Touriga Franca, Tinta Francisca

Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management

Allergens: Contains sulphites

Dry/Sweet: 6   (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)

Bottle size: 50cl

abv: 20.0%

Winery information:

Churchill’s was founded by John Graham in 1981, as the first British Port Wine company to be established in 50 years. His desire was to set up a company to produce his own, individual style of wine. It was his wife, Caroline Churchill, who provided the company with its name. In an industry where others are hundreds of years old, we were new challengers to the market. We worked hard to create the best port possible, as an independent and passionate new boutique, creating their own special wines as they thought they should be made.

 In 1999 Quinta da Gricha  a 50 hectare Grade “A” Vineyard estate situated on the south bank of the River Douro, in the prestigious Cima Corgo sub-region was purchased All of Churchill’s ports are produced here, in traditional granite “lagares” or treading tanks was built in 1852.

Vinification:

Old vineyards from the sub-region of Cima Corgo in the Douro region, combining the more mature power of Água Alta with the elegant aromatically "green tea" styles of Manuela and Fojo.

A field blend of old vineyards (av. Age 40-50 years old) including many grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca e Tinto Cão.

Approachable at 15-20 years old from 2012-2017 with peak drinking at 30-40 years of age from 2027-2037.

Vintage Port should be stored lying down under cellar conditions (12-14ºC).

Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. It is best decanted at least two hours before being served.

How to drink Churchill Port

Port is a fabulous drink on its own or with certain food either as a mid–morning reviver, an apéritif, a dessert alternative or as the delicious  digestif.

After an early morning start, a glass of Churchill's VC Reserve Port with a slice of fruit cake for elevenses is a great invigorator.

Before lunch or dinner a chilled glass of Churchill's 10 year old Dry Apéritif White Port is the perfect to whet your appetite.

If you are missing out dessert, try instead a glass of slightly chilled Churchill's 10 year old Tawny; otherwise relax afterwards with a warming glass of our Traditional Late Bottled Vintage Port. Of course, if you are with family or friends savour the pleasure of sharing a decanter of Churchill's Crusted Port or one of our older Churchill Vintage Ports.

There is nothing like a warming glass of good Port after the roast on a rainy Sunday afternoon or after dinner on a cold winter's evening. It is amazing what contentment it brings!

Port can also be an excellent accompaniment for food. Being a fortified wine it is best served with certain appetizers or desserts.

Some of our favourite food combinations for our Ports:-

White Port Dry Apéritif

Sushi - Fusian or Panasian appetizers - Clam chowder - Fish cakes - Potted shrimps - Smoked salmon - Spicy prawns - Warm chèvre - Foie gras - Duck or chicken liver paté - Salted almonds - Cheese biscuits

10 Year Old Tawny Port

Crême brulée- Mince pies - Pecan pie - Compôte of cherries - Almond tart - Vanilla ice cream - Apple tart - Hard cheeses such as Cheddar, Double Gloucester, Red Leicester, Spanish Manchego and Portuguese Ilhas.

Vintage Character Reserve Port & Finest Vintage Character Port

Fruit cake (mid morning) - Chocolate truffles - Soft cheeses such as Brie and Camembert.

Traditional Late Bottled Vintage Port & Crusted Port

Roasted chestnuts - Stilton cheese or Portuguese Serra cheese.

Vintage Port

Walnuts – Otherwise best enjoyed on its own.