Commercial description

Churchill’s was founded in 1981 by winemaker Johnny Graham, whose family has been making wine in the Douro for six  generations. We were the first port shipper to be started-up in over half a century and are now the last independent British port house. Churchill´s ports are unique for their signature dry, fresh style. We produce all our ports from grade A grapes that are  hand-picked, foot crushed and naturally fermented for finest  quality wines with minimal intervention.  

VIBRANT - ORANGE BLOSSOM – SMOOTH 

Our iconic Dry White Port’s distinctive golden colour and smooth nutty f lavours are the result of skin fermentation followed by a careful ageing  process. With aromas of grated nutmeg and eucalyptus, this port is fresh and complex, showing hints of orange peel. SOURCING  Specially selected from higher altitude Grade-A vineyards. 

TASTING NOTES  

Colour: Vibrant golden colour. 

Nose: Grated nutmeg and eucalyptus. 

Palate: Fresh and complex with a hint of orange peel and a long peppery finish. 

WINEMAKING NOTES  Grapes are cold stored overnight at 10ºC before being crushed with stalks (100%) in the granite lagares at Quinta da Gricha. Light maceration by foot treading and fermentation on the skins. After fermentation, the wine goes through an ageing period in seasoned oak casks for approximately 10 years. 

CELLARING Filtered and ready for immediate drinking so does not require bottle ageing.   SERVING Best enjoyed within 2 years of bottling. Serve chilled (8º-10ºC)

Character

This Fine Tawny has fervent fans around the world who love it for its approachability and its caramel nuttiness. And who are we to argue?

Style

Young, vibrant wines are expertly blended and oak aged for up to three years. Fine Tawny has a fruitiness of youth and a nuttiness from the casks, while the ageing makes it lighter in appearance than ruby ports. A not-so-dark horse.

Goes well with

Creamier desserts like rice pudding as well as dried fruit and nuts. Pairs brilliantly with after-lunch card games.