Vintage 2007
Region Alentejo
Grapes Shiraz (syrah), touriga nacional
Tasting notes Deep colour for a rosé. Glorious fruity palate, with light tannins, fine balance and a fruity finish. Light the barbecue now
Drink with Charcuterie, pork
Where to buy Widely available
RRP £4.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Alentejo
Grapes Aragonez, trincadeira
Tasting notes Very restrained on the nose. Light-bodied, attractive wine with plummy fruit underpinned by dusty fine tannins
Drink with Game, lamb, pork
Where to buy Raymond Reynolds
RRP £6 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Alentejo
Grapes Touriga nacional
Tasting notes Deep raspberry red. Smoky mulberry fruit on nose. Generous red fruits on the palate. Silky edge with good length
Drink with Lamb, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Charles Hawkins & Partners
RRP £9.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Alentejo
Grapes Aragonez, touriga nacional
Tasting notes Intense plums and cherries with creamy, smoky vanilla on palate. Great value from a reliable producer
Drink with Game, lamb, pork
Where to buy Sainsbury’s, Soho Wine Supply
RRP £6.49 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Alentejo
Grapes Aragonez, castelão
Tasting notes Mid-ruby colour. Sweet, dark morello cherries and rich, juicy fruits. Warming, full-bodied finish
Drink with Game, lamb, pork
Where to buy Cambridge Wine Merchants
RRP £9.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2004
Region Alentejo
Grapes Aragonez, alicante bouschet
Tasting notes Ripe raspberry and plum fruit with lots of creamy oak and firm, slightly baked alentejo tannins on the palate
Drink with Game, lamb, poultry
Where to buy Charles Hawkins & Partners
RRP £23.35 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Alentejo
Grapes Aragonez, trincadeira
Tasting notes Minerally, ripe, attractively soft berry fruit with subtle oak influence and youthful brio
Drink with Game, lamb
Where to buy York Beer and Wine Shop
RRP £8 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2004
Region Alentejo
Grapes Syrah
Tasting notes Full-bodied, expressive, smoky nose. Rich, heady, complex palate, with classic syrah spiciness
Drink with Game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £12.88 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Alentejo
Grapes Verdelho
Tasting notes Honey and pink grapefruit aromas. Rich and full bodied, this is strong, well balanced, and very long
Drink with Fish, shellfish
Where to buy The Wine Society
RRP £7.45 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Estremadura
Grapes Castelão
Tasting notes Violets, spices and raspberries on the nose. Upfront berry fruit with a roasted undertone. Good texture Drink with Lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Sainsbury’s
RRP £5.95 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Ribatejo
Grapes S yrah, touriga nacional
Tasting notes Dense and savoury with pepper spice notes, rich blackberry fruit and suave, grainy tannins
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, pork
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £8.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 1998
Region Terras do Sado
Grapes Moscatel
Tasting notes A very aromatic sweet wine with notes of walnuts and fruit cake. Compelling raisin and fig-like complexity
Drink with Figs, milk chocolate, nuts, puddings
Where to buy Soho Wine Supply
RRP £12.49 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage NV
Region Douro
Grapes Verdelho
Tasting notes Tinta roriz, touriga nacional Tasting notes Amber, tawny colour. Spice and cedar on the nose with a palate of coffee and ripe blackberries
Drink with Cheese, fruit puddings, nuts
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £15.56 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2002
Region Douro
Grapes Touriga nacional, touriga francesca
Tasting notes Profound colour. Intense Christmas pudding nose. Ripe red and black fruits. Very well integrated
Drink with Cheese, fruit puddings, nuts
Where to buy Widely available
RRP £11 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2003
Region Douro
Grapes Touriga nacional, touriga roriz
Tasting notes Big, inky-purple colour with cherries and black forest gateau notes. Lavender and violets with good structure
Drink with Blue cheese, fruit puddings
Where to buy Great Western Wine Co
RRP £14.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage NV
Region Douro
Grapes Touriga nacional, touriga franca
Tasting notes Amber/tawny colour. Spicy and cedary with fresh, vibrant blackcurrant and juicy figs
Drink with Dark chocolate, fruit, nuts, puddings
Where to buy Soho Wine Supply
RRP £25 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Douro
Grapes Touriga nacional, tinta roriz
Tasting notes Massive colour. Sweet yet firm with balanced tannins and acidity and a good finish. Needs time
Drink with Game, lamb, pork
Where to buy Great Northern Wine Co
RRP £11.30 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Douro
Grapes Touriga nacional, tinta roriz
Tasting notes Elegant raspberry and red apple nose with a hint of cream. Juicy rounded palate with lovely acid balance
Drink with Charcuterie, pork, salad
Where to buy Great Northern Wine Co
RRP £7.15 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2004
Region Douro
Grapes Touriga nacional, tinto cão
Tasting notes Lovely wine with chutzpah. Excellent raspberry and savoury layers. Elegant with fine tannins and a spicy finish
Drink with Beef, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Fine & Rare Wines
RRP £34 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Douro
Grapes Touriga nacional, touriga franca
Tasting notes Deep, toasty nose. Ripe, dark fruit. Grippy tannins with substance and a warm, fruity finish
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, pork
Where to buy Everywine.co.uk
RRP £17.50 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 1999
Region Douro
Grapes Touriga nacional
Tasting notes A full, rich port with luscious dark berry flavours
Drink with Bitter sweet puddings, blue cheese, chocolate
Where to buy M&S
RRP £9.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage NV
Region Douro
Grapes Syrah
Tasting notes Full, rich, brick-red colour. Excellent fresh nutty nose and hints of rose petals on a complex palate
Drink with Cheese, fruit puddings, nuts
Where to buy Aldi
RRP £7.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage NV
Region Douro
Grapes Touriga nacional, touriga francesa
Tasting notes Full, ruby colour with a youthful, red cherry nose. Very good structure and finesse with well integrated spirit
Drink with Blue cheese, fruit puddings
Where to buy Widely available
RRP £7 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Douro
Grapes Tinta roriz, touriga nacional
Tasting notes Perfumed, refreshing nose. Sweet red fruits with lively acidity, good concentration and appealing length
Drink with Lamb, pork
Where to buy Majestic Wine
RRP £8.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Douro
Grapes Touriga nacional, tinta francesca
Tasting notes Vivid, youthful purple. Tarry, briary nose with plums and violets on the palate and a ripe, firm finish
Drink with Game, lamb
Where to buy Sainsbury’s
RRP £7.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Douro
Grapes Touriga nacional, tinta roriz
Tasting notes Ripe, plummy, floral nose. Medium bodied with firm tannins, lots of sweet black fruits and good acidity
Drink with Game, lamb
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £9.49 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Douro
Grapes Touriga franca, tinta roriz
Tasting notes Smoky, sweet cassis fruit with a hint of fresh leather. Youthful with balanced acidity and tannins
Drink with Lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy M&S
RRP £8.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Douro
Grapes Siria, rabigato
Tasting notes Lemon-green colour, with apples and sweet pea aromas. Apples and pears on the palate. Good concentration
Drink with Fish, salad, vegetarian
Where to buy M&S
RRP £8.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 1995
Region Douro
Grapes Touriga nacional, tinta roriz
Tasting notes Tawny brown colour. Cola and roast-beef aromas with hints of raisins and a complex sultana finish
Drink with Bittersweet puddings, blue cheese, chocolate
Where to buy Cambridge Wine Merchants
RRP £25.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Dão
Grapes Touriga nacional, jaén
Tasting notes Dark, intense red colour. Plenty of rich brambly perfume. Elegant balance between oak and fruit flavours
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Widely available
RRP £8.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Dão
Grapes Touriga nacional, jaén
Tasting notes Bright ruby red. Herbal, perfumed, attractive pure red fruits. Savoury with good brambly flavours on the finish
Drink with Game, lamb, poultry
Where to buy Widely available
RRP £5.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage NV
Region Madeira
Grapes Verdelho
Tasting notes Golden amber colour and a spicy, nutty nose. Complex, developed middle, lovely acidity and freshness
Drink with Cheese, hors d’oeuvre, soup
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £17 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage NV
Region Madeira
Grapes Sercial
Tasting notes Lively, raisiny nose. High acid on the palate, balanced by a toasty, complex finish. Classic sercial
Drink with Charcuterie, cheese
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £12 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2003
Region Porto
Grapes Touriga franca, tinta roriz
Tasting notes Deep purple colour. Big, bold, berry nose with violets, plums and spicy berries on the palate
Drink with Dark chocolate, fruit, nuts, puddings
Where to buy Direct Wines
RRP £12.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
