“Gorgeous late kick…“ - WS

“A massive Port.” - WE

Fortitude is not your forte? Or you like ‘em light? Look the other way today, scroll down to the Store.

You have the patience and a safe place to lay wines down for at least a few years? Wines deep and dark as the bottom of the ocean are your thing? You’ve come to the right place. We had an excuse to pull the cork, just to let you know how INCREDIBLE this wine really is, even as being a long-term investment. It’s utterly balanced, and not at all blatantly sweet or bulky, yet with massive tannins that slapped us in the face with the existential question – why did you let us out so young?

Not only will it appreciate in value, but it will provide decades of joy.

“Folks, I keep saying that Port is one of the world’s greatest wine values.” shouts Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate adding that “Here, you get top terroir, a top producer and a wine that is being re-released with some years of age on it. The price points in that context are remarkably low–and those are just ‘suggested’ prices. Retail might even have some bargains from there.”

At $110, Vallado is a “bargain” house for the inherent boutique quality. When you SLASH that in half but deliver a FULL bottle for a mere $63, suddenly it becomes the most affordable 97-pointer Port anywhere. When Wine Spectator reviewed 100+ Ports recently celebrating that “With the 2018 vintage, the Port producers of Portugal’s Douro Valley saw the fourth straight harvest to deliver a batch of high-quality Vintage Ports” Quinta do Vallado ranked as their HIGHEST RATED, beating giants in the field such as Taylor Fladgate, Dow, and Fonseca.

Remember Bloomberg’s “Eight Ways Wine Will Change in 2021” predictions?

“The wine country of 2021 will be Portugal” they wrote, “The thirst for discovery rolls on, and Portugal is becoming the latest hotspot. Why did sales of the country’s wines surge 35.1% in September alone in the US? It’s simple: quality-price ratio. They’re delicious, food-friendly, inexpensive, and more than worth the cost. Douro Valley reds are stunning…”

Well, the year isn’t even halfway over yet and we have the Port of the Year. Could it win the Wine of the Year spot too? Highly probable. You can brag about being first in on it an unbeatable price. Worst case scenario if you overbuy? You end up with wine your kids and grandkids will love you for.

Just 100 x 6-packs imported, snagged a good chunk of that for you, but the countdown begins…

97 Points – Wine Spectator

“ Really vibrant, pure and racy with bramble-laced blueberry, blackberry and raspberry compote flavors driving along, while mouthwatering anise, violet and fruitcake accents add detail and sparkle throughout. Finish sports a gorgeous late kick of fruit and spice. Best from 2030 through 2050.”

95 Points – Wine Enthusiast

“This estate, founded by the legendary Dona Antónia Ferreira, has produced a massive Port. Dark with tannins and full of opulent black-stone fruits and prunes, it obviously has a fine future ahead. Drink this great Port from 2030.”