{"title":"Vintage Ports","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"churchills-quinta-da-gricha-2023-vintage-port","title":"Churchill's Quinta Da Gricha 2023 Vintage Port","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“Black inky colour. On the nose, beautifull aromas of wild lavender and rosemary. Lovely depth and intensity on the palate, with juicy mineral flavours and a fabulous high tone natural acidity.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurchill’s founder and master blender Johnny Graham describes it as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e“a classic Quinta da Gricha Vintage Port with intensity, elegance and freshness which will age gracefully for many years to come.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Single Quinta vintage offers a snapshot of the micro-characteristics of the Douro terroir. Named for the natural spring (the “gricha”) that feeds its north-facing vineyards, Quinta da Gricha is located on the South bank of the river Douro between the Pinhão and Tua valleys. The 40-hectare vineyard sits in a microclimate at 150 to 400 meters above sea level, with a wind exposure that naturally regulates humidity. The oldest vines are over 70 years old and produce wines with a vibrant natural acidity and complexity. The specificity of the Gricha terroir and schist soils produce wines with a characteristic minerality, freshness and raw energy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta da Gricha Vintage Ports are produced with a minimal intervention winemaking approach: sourced exclusively from the old vineyards on the estate, the grapes are hand-picked, twice sorted, and foot treaded in traditional granite ‘lagares’, with a prolonged natural fermentation process that uses only native yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurchill's Quinta da Gricha 2023 Vintage Port was the result of a hot and rainy winter, a very hot and dry Spring and a normally hot Summer. There was a delay on the bud burst although veraison occurred 5 to 10 days earlier than the average. Generally, hydric stress was not an issue this year, in contrast with previous year 2022. We started picking the grapes for the Single Quinta in the 18th and 19th of September in perfect climatic conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I'm really excited with the potential of our Gricha Vintage 2023. It shows an intense floral character but also the typical tension and freshness on the palate, a juicy combination of pure flavour, tannic structure and natural acidity.  It truly represents what the unique conditions of Quinta da Gricha can offer.”\u003c\/em\u003e – Ricardo Pinto Nunes, Churchill’s Production Director and Winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Quinta da Gricha produced Vintage quality Ports in 2023 with great intensity of colour, concentrated berry aromas and a firm tannic structure. The North facing aspect of the vineyard situated on the South bank of the river Douro gave the wines excellent natural acidity bringing the usual high-tone Gricha freshness to the palate. We have selected the best wines for the Gricha 2023 Vintage. I am proud to present this exceptional Single Quinta Vintage Port.”\u003c\/em\u003e – Johnny Graham, Churchill’s Founder and Head Winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Churchill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45739411964060,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/9919\/8876\/files\/Quinta_Gricha_Vintage_1x1_2023_381f2635-67e6-4784-a9ac-6a1a33297fcc.jpg?v=1765784695"},{"product_id":"churchills-quinta-da-gricha-2022-vintage-port","title":"Churchill's Quinta Da Gricha 2022 Vintage Port","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Black inky colour to a purple rim. Fresh spicy aromas of gum cistus and blueberries. Rich and vibrant on the palate with racy tannins and a long lingering finish.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurchill’s founder and master blender Johnny Graham describes it as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e“a classic Quinta da Gricha Vintage Port with intensity and elegance which will age gracefully for many years to come.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Single Quinta vintage offers a snapshot of the micro-characteristics of the Douro terroir. Named for the natural spring (the “gricha”) that feeds its north-facing vineyards, Quinta da Gricha is located on the South bank of the river Douro between the Pinhão and Tua valleys. The 40-hectare vineyard sits in a microclimate at 150 to 400 meters above sea level, with a wind exposure that naturally regulates humidity. The oldest vines are over 70 years old and produce wines with a vibrant natural acidity and complexity. The specificity of the Gricha terroir and schist soils produce wines with a characteristic minerality, freshness and raw energy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta da Gricha Vintage Ports are produced with a minimal intervention winemaking approach: sourced exclusively from the old vineyards on the estate, the grapes are hand-picked, twice sorted, and foot treaded in traditional granite ‘lagares’, with a prolonged natural fermentation process that uses only native yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurchill's Quinta da Gricha 2022 Vintage Port was the result of a very hot, dry year. Because of the absence of precipitation and high temperatures during the maturation period, the picking started earlier than expected. Some rainfall and lower temperatures in the beginning of September benefited the overall quality, having less impact than anticipated on the yields, which were 15-20% below 2021. We picked our old vineyards, that produce our single Quinta vintage port, on the 11th of September under perfect weather conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Despite the very difficult conditions that preceded the harvest, with a dramatic lack of water since the winter and extremely hot and dry summer months, our Churchill’s Quinta da Gricha 2022 Vintage Port is a true example of the unique conditions of this magical place: a Port full of grip and intensity, but elegant, pure and seductive at the same time. A wine I’m very proud to show”.\u003c\/em\u003e – Ricardo Pinto Nunes, Churchill’s Production Director and Winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Despite the hot, dry year, this Churchill’s Quinta da Gricha 2022 Vintage Port shows a characteristic spicy and resinous aroma as well as that fresh and exuberant blueberry flavour on the palate. This is a classic Quinta da Gricha Vintage Port with intensity and elegance which will age gracefully for many years to come.”\u003c\/em\u003e – Johnny Graham, Churchill’s Founder and Head Winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Churchill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45739412029596,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/9919\/8876\/files\/Quinta_Gricha_Vintage_1x1_2022_50ace76b-e4bb-470c-a316-2d5e5237c041.jpg?v=1765784697"},{"product_id":"churchills-quinta-da-gricha-2017-vintage-port","title":"Churchill's Quinta Da Gricha 2017 Vintage Port","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack core with a violet rim. On the nose, intense floral aromas of violets with fresh blackberries undertones. Rich and complex on the palate, with firm tannins and a mineral grip on the finish. - Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuinta da Gricha is located on the South bank of the river Douro between Pinhão and Tua with a North facing aspect. The 50 hectare property comprises a vineyard are of approximately 19 hectares with an altitude of 150-250 meters above sea level. This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE YEAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"detailDescription\" class=\"product-detail-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016-2017 viticultural year was considered very dry, with a winter period cold and dry and a very hot and extremely dry springtime. The accumulated precipitation values from November to June were 46% below average in the Cima Corgo sub-region and 30% below average in the Douro Superior sub-region. The average temperature values from February till June were higher up to 3ºC considering the expected values for the season with the occurrence of several heat waves in April, May, and June. Due to the extremely dry climatic conditions, the pressure of Mildew and Oidium was very low, with the vines suffering from an extreme hydric deficit, with a strong impact on the average berry weight and therefore on the overall production. All these factors contributed to one of the earliest vintage season ever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-extra-images\"\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"big\"\u003e\u003csource srcset=\"\/media\/images\/products\/description_images\/2022\/08\/5DS_2166_ME.jpg.768x0_q95_upscale.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" alt=\"CHURCHILL'S QUINTA DA GRICHA 2006\nVINTAGE PORT\"\u003e\u003csource srcset=\"\/media\/images\/products\/description_images\/2022\/08\/5DS_2166_ME.jpg.1200x0_q95_upscale.jpg\" alt=\"CHURCHILL'S QUINTA DA GRICHA 2006\nVINTAGE PORT\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Churchill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45739412160668,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/9919\/8876\/files\/qg_v_p_2017_1x1_d9eca8ab-fa26-4874-922b-282d7b98b792.png?v=1765784699"},{"product_id":"churchill-s-quinta-da-gricha-2021-vintage-port","title":"Churchill's Quinta Da Gricha 2021 Vintage Port","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In colour it is inky black at the core with a lively purple rim. Aromas of wild heather and blueberries. Fresh and juicy on the palate, with hints of dark chocolate and orange peel. Plenty of grip and intensity, in a pure, vibrant and racy style.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the twenty-first Quinta vintage produced by Johnny Graham from Churchill’s flagship estate – a treasured record of the performance of this unique terroir – and is released in the year Johnny has been awarded “Fortified Winemaker of the Year” by the prestigious Portuguese wine magazine, Revista Grandes Escolhas. \"A beautiful Single Quinta Vintage Port. It shows the elegance, focus and sheer pedigree of the Gricha terroir.” - Johnny Graham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for the natural spring (the “gricha”) that feeds its north-facing vineyards, Quinta da Gricha is located on the South bank of the river Douro between the Pinhão and Tua valleys. The 40-hectare vineyard sits in a microclimate at 150 to 400 meters above sea level, with a wind exposure that naturally regulates humidity. The oldest vines are over 70 years old and produce wines with a vibrant natural acidity and complexity. The richness of the Gricha terroir and schist soils – on the site of ancient tin and gold mines – produce wines with a characteristic minerality, freshness and raw energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta da Gricha Vintage Ports are produced with minimal intervention: sourced exclusively from the old vineyards on the estate, the grapes are hand-picked, twice sorted, and foot treaded in traditional granite ‘lagares’, with a prolonged natural fermentation process that uses only native yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Quinta da Gricha Vintage Ports are produced in very small quantities. Churchill’s Quinta da Gricha 2021 Vintage Port is a bottling of only 2940 numbered 75cl bottles and 150 magnums (1,5l), representing 7% of the estate’s port production in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE YEAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurchill´s Quinta da Gricha 2021 Vintage Port was the result of a more typical growing season than that of recent years, with rainfall at key moments of the year to deliver a balanced and complete maturation. The rain throughout the winter and in April allowed the vineyards to develop with enough water reserves until August, when the impact of the very dry months of July and August created hydric stress on the vineyards. During the harvest, we experienced several days due to rain in early and mid-September, which ultimately benefited the grapes. We picked our old vineyards, that produce our single Quinta vintage port, on the 21st and 22nd of September under perfect weather conditions. Overall, the wines we produced during the harvest are fresher than average, with a lower alcohol content but excellent intrinsic quality, balance, and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45739413733532,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/9919\/8876\/files\/Quinta_da_Gricha_vintage_21.png?v=1793298361"},{"product_id":"churchill-s-quinta-da-gricha-2020-vintage-port","title":"Churchill's Quinta Da Gricha 2020 Vintage Port","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA seductive and beautiful Vintage Port with vibrant acidity and lovely precision”. - Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It is in ripe years like this one where Quinta da Gricha comes into its own, with its mineral soil and North facing vineyards. This Vintage Port has a deep black colour to the core with a violet blue rim, an exuberant and concentrated berry nose with aromas of herbs, flowers, and tropical fruit. Fresh and spicy on the mouth with hints of gum cistus, wild berries and eucalyptus. The amazing vibrant acidity reveals a final palate full of grip and intensity.” - Johnny Graham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta da Gricha is located on the South bank of the river Douro between Pinhão and Tua with a North facing aspect. The 50 hectare property comprises a vineyard area of approximately 40 hectares. Named for the natural spring (“gricha”) that feeds the north-facing vineyards, Quinta da Gricha sits in a microclimate at 150 to 400 meters above sea level, with a wind exposure that naturally regulates humidity. Our oldest vines are over 70 years old and produce wines with vibrant natural acidity and complexity. This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards on the estate (+70 years).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were one of few port companies to continue foot treading grapes during the pandemic, instituting measures to protect the team whilst ensuring the quality and culture of foot treading carried on. Every year, all our port grapes are foot-trod at Quinta da Gricha in ancient granite lagares (treading tanks), that date back to 1852. To keep this method alive during these unprecedented circumstances, we instituted strict physical distancing protocols across the production and viticulture teams – keeping the winery, vineyard, and treading teams separate. Happily, due to these policies none of the team became ill, and the results speak for themselves in the quality and character of these vintage ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 2020 will go down in the history books as the year the world came to a standstill, these Vintage ports are a testament to the power of Nature and the human spirit to endure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurchill’s Quinta da Gricha 2020 Vintage Port production was 600 cases (6x75cl), representing 10% of Churchill's port production that year. Initially, 300 cases were released on allocation en primeur, with the remainder to be aged in our lodge for a future special late release bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE YEAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the 2020 harvest was particularly challenging across the region, our winemakers were excited with the quality of the young wines when they first tasted them soon after the vintage. 2020 turned out to be a hot year, with early ripening and very low yields; the month of July was the hottest month since 1931. When comparing with 2019, the crop yield was 30% to 35% lower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45739413766300,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/9919\/8876\/files\/Churchills-Quinta-DaGricha-2020-VintagePort_08f4ac12-f322-4bf5-ad3c-b5333bc2fe0b.jpg?v=1765784796"},{"product_id":"churchill-s-2020-vintage-port","title":"Churchill's 2020 Vintage Port","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile the 2020 harvest was particularly challenging across the region, our winemakers were excited with the quality of the young wines when they first tasted them soon after the vintage. 2020 turned out to be a hot year, with early ripening and very low yields; the month of July was the hottest month since 1931. When comparing with 2019, the crop yield was 30% to 35% lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were one of few port companies to continue foot treading grapes during the pandemic, instituting measures to protect the team whilst ensuring the quality and culture of foot treading carried on. Every year, all our port grapes are foot-trod at Quinta da Gricha in ancient granite lagares (treading tanks), that date back to 1852. To keep this method alive during these unprecedented circumstances, we instituted strict physical distancing protocols across the production and viticulture teams – keeping the winery, vineyard, and treading teams separate. Happily, due to these policies, none of the team became ill, and the results speak for themselves in the quality and character of these vintage ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a big, ripe year where the natural acidity of Quinta da Gricha plays an important role in the Vintage blend. With a powerful ox-blood colour, this muscular Port has a fresh vein of tannin that enhances its fruity aroma, bringing vibrancy to its rich, jammy palate and ensuring a balanced and elegant finish. This is a concentrated but fresh Vintage Port with an intrinsic quality to age beautifully in bottle for several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurchill’s is delighted to declare 2020 a vintage year, with the release of Churchill’s 2020 Vintage Port and Churchill’s Quinta da Gricha 2020 Vintage Port. This unprecedented year for the world and unusually difficult harvest has produced two spectacular and different wines from Churchill’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE YEAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen comparing with 2019, the crop yield was 30 to 35% lower. In August, the vines were exposed to high temperatures and a lack of water, creating hydric stress and resulting in fast maturation, which led us to speed up the picking pace to ensure that the grapes were harvested inside the ideal maturation window. We started picking grapes for our Ports on the 2nd of September in the Douro Superior, and we started harvesting the old vines at Quinta da Gricha on the 7th of September. We finished the picking for Ports on the 27th of September.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45739413930140,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/9919\/8876\/files\/Churchills-2020-Vintage-Port.jpg?v=1765784799"},{"product_id":"churchill-s-2017-vintage-port","title":"Churchill's 2017 Vintage Port","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Following on from the 2016 declaration, the 2017 Vintage had to be an exceptional Year to be declared as a consecutive Port Vintage. And so, it was! From a production point of view, 2017 was one of the shortest years in the Douro due to the heat and lack of rainfall. It was the first time that we started picking our Port grapes in August. Considering the heat stress on the vines it is amazing that the 2017 Ports not only had concentration but also a fresh vein of natural acidity to give a robust tannic structure. They had gravelly tannins, not fine tannins, and this bodes well for the longevity of the wine. There is also a raw, wild character about our Churchill’s 2017 Vintage Port. Rather like the 2011, the Churchill’s 2017 is a striking Vintage that will give a great deal of pleasure for years to come.\" - Johnny Graham, 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery deep violet colour. Intense and focused on the nose, with layers of fresh blueberry aromas upfront. Exuberant and vinous on the palate, with fresh flavours of crushed blackberries in combination with a gravelly tannic structure and a vibrant natural acidity in a long lasting finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced with old vines (on average over 50 years old) from the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior sub-regions in the Douro Valley, of which the backbone comes from the old vines of Quinta da Gricha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE YEAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016-2017 viticultural year was considered very dry, with a cold and dry winter period and a very hot and extremely dry Springtime. The accumulated precipitation values from November to June were 46% below average in the Cima Corgo sub-region and 30% below average in the Douro Superior sub-region. The average temperature values from February till June were higher up to 3ºC considering the expected values for the season with the occurrence of several heat waves in April, May, and June. Due to the extremely dry climatic conditions, the pressure of Mildew and Oidium was very low, with the vines suffering from an extreme hydric deficit, with a strong impact in the average berry weight and therefore on the overall production, resulting in a very small crop of the finest \u003cspan\u003equality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45739413995676,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/9919\/8876\/files\/Churchills-2017-Vintage-Port_b3834f0d-3ec8-45e9-8d2f-b5de5203cbf5.jpg?v=1765784800"},{"product_id":"churchill-s-2016-vintage-port","title":"Churchill's 2016 Vintage Port","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"2016 was a great year for viticulture in the Douro. A year that combined the perfect climatic conditions and an ideal grape ripening cycle. And 2016 is just that, a concentrated Vintage with exceptional aging quality.\" - Johnny Graham, 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack inky colour to the rim. Plenty of intensity on the nose, with concentrated aromas of fresh blackberries, spices with graphite and herbal undertones. Fresh and vibrant with a meaty middle palate, showing layers of black cherries and chocolates encased in a high tone shell of green tea and gum cistus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced with old vines (on average over 50 years old) from the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior sub-regions in the Douro Valley, of which the backbone comes from the old vines of Quinta da Gricha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE YEAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015\/2016 viticultural year climatic conditions were quite atypical with a rainy and hot winter, followed by a cold and extremely rainy Spring and an extremely dry and hot Summer. Heavy rains during Springtime caused a high pressure of mildew, especially at lower altitude vineyards, having, therefore, an impact on the expected yields. Maturation was uneven in the Douro region, variating accordingly with vineyard location and grape variety, with generally lower alcohol and total acidity levels and higher phenolic compounds compared with 2015 values.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45739414028444,"sku":null,"price":92.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/9919\/8876\/files\/Churchills-2016-VintagePort_717a70bc-be57-4baf-836e-db22416ebaa8.jpg?v=1765784802"},{"product_id":"churchill-s-2014-vintage-port-magnum","title":"Churchill's 2014 Vintage Port (Magnum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"With rain predicted for the harvest, we decided to move forward without delay and pick our best vines as quickly as possible. When the rain came on September 7, we had already filled the first four 'lagares' at Quinta da Gricha. And we came to find out later that the quality of the blends produced from these first 'lagares' was exceptional and had not suffered any dilution due to the rain that dramatically changed the character of the rest of the wines from the 2014 vintage. In the spring of 2015 we decided to make the blend as a potential Vintage and were impressed with its concentration and tannic structure. Although we were hesitant to declare 2014 because the quantity available is so small, we never doubted the quality of this Vintage. I was particularly impressed by the \"leather\" hardness of the 2014 wines.\" - Johnny Graham, 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very deep black violet colour to the rim. On the nose, intense aromas of fresh blackberry jam along with notes of resin and hints of gum cistus and green tea. Powerful and compact on the palate, combining a great tannic structure with an excellent natural acidity and layers of berry and floral flavours. Full of intensity, ends in a very long and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced with old vines (on average over 50 years old) from the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior sub-regions in the Douro Valley, of which the backbone comes from the old vines of Quinta da Gricha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE YEAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe viticultural year of 2013-2014 was considered atypical mostly due to the high levels of precipitation in January, February, July, and September together with a constant weather instability during the Summer period and higher temperatures than normal in January and being August as a cooler month than average. Cima Corgo sub-region was mostly attacked by the grape moth. Due to the observed climatic conditions, the growing period of the vines was about two weeks earlier than normal, starting the harvest period in the first days of September. The rainfall that occurred in middle September forced an extension on the harvest period till early October, being the expectable crop 10 % lower than expected.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill's","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":45739414061212,"sku":"test15L","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/9919\/8876\/files\/Churchills-2014-Vintage-Port-_Magnum_fdadbfe3-6a6e-4fcc-998a-7a229b29e6b9.jpg?v=1765784802"},{"product_id":"churchill-s-2011-vintage-port","title":"Churchill's 2011 Vintage Port","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"2011 has the makings of a phenomenal Port Vintage. In all my 39 vintages I have never encountered young Ports with such colour, structure and intensity. These Ports are head and shoulders above anything I have ever seen at this stage. I know it is still early to pronounce but I have absolutely no hesitation in making an unofficial “declaration” of the 2011 Vintage. The official “declaration” will only be made in the Spring of 2013 after the wines have been approved by the Port Wine Institute.” - Johnny Graham, 2012.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This was my first Press Release on the 2011 Vintage and I have no reason to go back on my words. It really is an iconic year which will compare favourably with the past great Port Vintages of the previous century. Even now after ten years, a moment when bottled Vintage Ports tend to pass through the difficult phase of “closing up”, the sheer fruit intensity of the Churchill’s 2011 is still very much present within its tannic structure. I think it will give more and more pleasure as years go by and It is certainly a Vintage Port with which to celebrate the turn of the next century.\" - Johnny Graham, 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery intense in colour with mineral qualities, the 2011 Vintage has a concentrated berry nose, a fresh resinous palate and excellent natural acidity which provides the blend with a firm tannic structure that ensures greater longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced with old vines (on average over 50 years old) from the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior sub-regions in the Douro Valley, of which the backbone comes from the old vines of Quinta da Gricha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE YEAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the winter of 2010\/ 2011, the rainfall levels were slightly above average (mostly due to the precipitation occurred in December) in opposition to the spring, where the values were lower than average. In 2011, temperature values were significantly above the past 30 years. Three heat waves occurred: one in April and two in May. Also in May we had “tropical nights” (nights with minimum temperatures equal or above 20ºC) along with showers, strong to very strong, and thunderstorms and hail. Due to the climatic conditions, the blossom of the vines occurred 15 days earlier to 2010 (second week of March) and the flowering 10 to 14 days earlier (between 13 and 16 of May).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45739414093980,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/9919\/8876\/files\/Churchills-2011-Vintage-Port.jpg?v=1765784803"},{"product_id":"churchill-s-2007-vintage-port","title":"Churchill's 2007 Vintage Port","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"This Vintage is all about quality and class. Pure Vintage quality with its predominant blend of Quinta da Gricha wines, which brings its resinous aroma and the 4x4 mineral trait that will ensure longevity\". - Johnny Graham, 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich and solid purple colour; on the nose, a combination of wild lavender and concentrated blackberries, broad shouldered and complex on the palate with a meaty structure and lingering tannin; a classic Vintage Port to put away in the cellar for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced with old vines (on average over 50 years old) in the Douro Valley, of which the backbone comes from the old vines of Quinta da Gricha. This was the first time we have included a wine from the Douro Superior in our Churchill's Vintage blend; a richer, riper style of wine to compliment the finer, more intense style of wine from the Quintas in the Cima-Corgo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE YEAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing a winter of high rainfall in 2006\/2007, the spring and early summer conditions of 2007 in the Douro were warm and humid. The potential crop was about 10% below average and certain low-lying regions of the Douro were affected by outbreaks of mildew and oidium. The summer was hot with maximum temperatures in July and August regularly over 40ºC. Some rainfall in late August helped to bring the grapes to final maturation and, with the exception of one day of heavy rain in late September, the vintage conditions were perfect, with hot and dry weather conditions continuing well into mid-October.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45739414126748,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/9919\/8876\/files\/Churchills-2007-Vintage-Port_f343a185-2b41-4f9f-ae9d-f41ef3cfd35d.jpg?v=1765784804"},{"product_id":"churchill-s-2003-vintage-port","title":"Churchill's 2003 Vintage Port","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Full, dark colour with a strong purple hue. The nose is closed but powerfull and complex with an underlying aroma of concentrated ripe berries. On the palate there is good intensity, excellent natural acidity and a very fine long finish. A well balanced wine that reminds me in style of a blend of the 2000 and the 1994 Vintages.\" - Johnny Graham, 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull red cherry colour. Concentrated blueberry nose. Rich and fruity flavours of sweet cherry essence and red jelly, finishing with good acidity and juicy tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced with old vines (on average over 50 years old) from the Cima Corgo sub-region in the Douro Valley, of which the backbone comes from the old vines of Quinta da Gricha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE YEAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal, rainy winter. Dry spring. Normal temperatures for the season, except the end of July and beginning of August (45ºC during the day and 30ºC at night). Abnormally high temperatures during the harvest. Full-bodied wines with tannins, that give them good ageing potential. Exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45739414159516,"sku":null,"price":111.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/9919\/8876\/files\/Churchills-2003-Vintage-Port_0e87dd63-6185-4b32-a200-e071f38e430c.jpg?v=1765784805"},{"product_id":"churchill-s-1997-vintage-port","title":"Churchill's 1997 Vintage Port","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Churchill's 1997 was the ugly duckling that suddenly matured into a beautiful swan. Being a less mature year, 1997 closed quickly and for the next 10 years was very embarrassing (there were times when I was embarrassed to even show it at wine fairs and tastings). But from one year to the next it opened up and transformed itself! A fresh, well balanced and elegant Vintage, with an impressive aroma of herbs and pine essence.\" - Johnny Graham, 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Vintage Port in the classic style; not so matured 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. Deep brick red colour. Seductive on the nose, with notes of fresh mint and menthol. On the palate, a combination of black nougat and green capers, with elegant grip and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced with old vines from the Cima Corgo sub-region in the Douro Valley, this 1997 Vintage combines the more mature power of Água Alta with the elegant aromatically “green tea” styles of Manuela and Fojo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE YEAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe climatic conditions leading up to the harvest were very favorable. Spring wasn't excessively hot, allowing the vines a balanced growing period. The usual hot Summer temperatures, which reached 40ºC, arrived at exactly the right moment in mid-August and lasted throughout September, interrupted only by some welcome rains at the end of August. The final ripening period proved to be a decisive factor in the excellent quality of the wines produced, ensuring that the grapes were at the peak of maturity and in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45739414192284,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/9919\/8876\/files\/Churchills-1997-VintagePort_822e0267-7e91-4bbd-b2a5-eba83ccac113.jpg?v=1765784806"},{"product_id":"churchills-2024-vintage-port","title":"Churchill's 2024 Vintage Port","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe proudly declare Churchill’s 2024 Vintage Port, a wine that captures the exquisite harmony of a year defined by balance, patience, and precision in the Douro Valley.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we first tasted the 2024 Ports after the vintage, my fellow winemaker, Ricardo Nunes and I realised that we had produced something very special. Churchill’s Vintage 2024 is unquestionably one of the best Vintage Ports we have produced to date. - Johnny Graham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Winemaker and Production Director, Ricardo Pinto Nunes, describes this vintage port as \u003cem\u003e“rich and fabulous, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ewith impressive fruit definition and a long ageing potential. A wine so voluptuous you can’t stop tasting it!”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from our old vineyards in the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior, with an average age over fifty years, the heart of the blend comes from Quinta da Gricha. Here, on steep schist slopes with a north-facing exposure, the vines produce fruit of remarkable purity and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE YEAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing season unfolded with an unusual sense of harmony in the Douro. A warm, wet winter replenished the soils, building vital water reserves that would sustain the vines throughout the year. Spring brought warmth and rain, encouraging a healthy and even development of the canopy. As summer arrived, the heat set in, but without the hydric stress that has marked more recent vintages. The vines continued their cycle steadily, benefiting from the reserves built earlier in the year. By September, cooler temperatures allowed for a complete ripening, preserving freshness while concentrating flavour. The result was fruit in exceptional condition, with both generosity and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHarvest at Quinta da Gricha began on the 9th of September. In the following days, under clear skies and ideal conditions, selected parcels were brought to our granite lagares, that date from 1852, and were foot-trodden in the traditional way - a practice that remains at the core of Churchill’s philosophy. 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