LBV Port
A useful style for the Port producers. Leaving their second-grade Ports in barrel for four to six years accelerates their maturity (as the air penetrates the cask which it can’t do when the wine is bottled), and gives a wine that is ready to drink much earlier than the corresponding Vintage Port. While lacking real depth and character, a good ‘Late-bottled’ from a good house is succulent, friendly and much better value. Beware ports simply labelled ‘LBV’ as this is often a marketing term to disguise a blend of Late-bottled and ordinary ruby Ports. Invariably cheaper, and inferior to the proper stuff, you can spot it a mile off because with Port you get what you pay for!
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Tanners Late Bottled Vintage Port, Churchill Graham 2007
Product Code: VP00207
Impressive ripe fruits with blackberry and cherry notes tinged with violets. Classically rich, full-bodied and long in flavour. Exceptional value for money, and no need to decant. Produced for Tanners by Churchill Graham. More »
Douro
Portugal
Port Blend
Port - Rich & fruity
Fortified Red
20.0%
Drink Now
Shropshire blue cheese and oatmeal biscuits
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Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage Port 2007
Product Code: VP01407
On the nose, cassis and blackberry jam with hints of smoke and spice. Then sweet black fruits, spice and liquorice, with good concentration and soft texture. Taylor's dates back to the 18th century. No need to decant. More »
Douro
Portugal
Port Blend
Port - Rich & fruity
Fortified Red
20.0%
Drink Now
Chocolate and raspberry cheesecake
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Tanners Late Bottled Vintage Port, Churchill Graham 2007 - Half
Product Code: VP00207H
Impressive ripe fruits with blackberry and cherry notes tinged with violets. Classically rich, full-bodied and long in flavour. Exceptional value for money, and no need to decant. Produced for Tanners by Churchill Graham. More »
Douro
Portugal
Port Blend
Port - Rich & fruity
Fortified Red
20.0%
Drink Now
Shropshire blue cheese and oatmeal biscuits
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Niepoort Late Bottled Vintage Port 2008
Product Code: VP01508
Typical Niepoort showing intense black fruits on the nose with vibrant raspberry, juicy plums, succulent cherries, nutmeg and spice on the palate. Good structure and balance from one of the smaller Port houses. No need to decant. More »
Douro
Portugal
Port Blend
Port - Rich & fruity
Fortified Red
20.0%
Drink or Keep
A bowl of fresh walnuts and a nutcracker
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Smith Woodhouse Late Bottled Vintage Port, Bottle Matured 2001
Product Code: VP08301
This is a very elegant wine with the characteristic Smith Woodhouse finesse and structure. The rich damson fruit mingles with a floral caramel character - very appealing. More »
Douro
Portugal
Port Blend
Port - Rich & fruity
Fortified Red
20.0%
Drink Now
A range of English and Welsh cheeses
