While our house-declared Churchill's Vintage Port tells the story of a harvest across the Douro, Quinta da Gricha Vintage Port is made exclusively from the old vines at Quinta da Gricha, making it a snapshot of literally one place-in-time. And what a special place it is! Quinta da Gricha vintages are remarkable for their rich fruit, menthol and eucalyptus notes, and subtle power that speaks to Gricha's unique north-facing aspect.
1999
Churchill's Quinta Da Gricha 1999 Vintage Port
"Churchill’s first homegrown Single Quinta Vintage Port. A wine with an individual and striking character. The purple colour is vibrant and intense. The nose is high tone and reminiscent of concentrated blueberries. The taste is fine and well balanced with mouth-puckering tannins on the finish. It is a combination of finesse and power. A single Quinta Vintage Port with tremendous potential." - Johnny Graham
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
"Quinta da Gricha 2000 is a bigger wine than the 1999 but has the same marvellous combination of finesse and power. Dark full ruby colour with violet edges. Heavy aroma of gum cistus, blueberries and spices. On the palate, compact plummy flavour with lively but well defined tannins." - Johnny Graham
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
"This is Vintage Port has the rich characteristic blueberry concentration of Gricha Vintages and a well-balanced complete palate. Deep red cherry colour. Fresh aromas of pine essence and eucalyptus. A vibrant palate of crushed berries backed up with firm tannins." - Johnny Graham
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
"With its cooler north-facing location on the south bank of the river Douro, Quinta da Gricha has produced a spectacular Port in 2003. The wine is very dark, almost black in colour with a typical Gricha nose of fresh concentrated blueberries. The taste is more unidimensional than the Churchill's Vintage blend but there is a soft, luscious mouth-filling flavour of rich berries with excellent natural acidity and tannins." - Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes.
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
"A very dark, deep purple colour with an intense concentrated blueberry aroma; rich mouth filling flavours of crushed berries with excellent fresh natural acidity and tannins; a very expressive Single Quinta Vintage Port and very typical of the Quinta da Gricha “terroir”." - Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes.
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
"A dark purple colour with concentrated blueberry aromas, rich and full-bodied with excellent balance and plenty of grip on the finish, an expressive Single Quinta Vintage Port with typical characteristics of the Quinta da Gricha “terroir”." - Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes.
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
"On the nose, blueberries and spicy peppers. On the palate, toast and coffee beans supported by a good tannic structure. A dark purple colour with the concentrated blueberry aromas, rich and full-bodied on the palate with excellent balance and juicy finish." - Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes.
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
"A dark red cherry colour with violet shades. On the nose, a seductive combination of blueberries and wild mint. On the palate, a rich balance of green tea notes with ripe juicy flavours finishing with great length and acidity. An outstandingly elegant Single Quinta Vintage Port." - Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes.
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
"This is Churchill’s Single Quinta Vintage Port which gives the elegance to Churchill’s Vintage blend. The style is fresh and juicy with strong aromas of black currants, resin and gum cistus. A rich ruby colour. A closed spicy nose, with a resinous background. Tight on the palate, with concentrated fruit and plenty of natural acidity." - Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes.
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
"An exuberant Port with a distinctive expression of Douro terroir; dark cherry in colour with an aroma of raisins and ripe figs; on the palate fine grained tannins combine with concentrated crushed red berries to give this elegant Port a rich and juicy flavour." - Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
"A black inky colour with a tight purple rim. A fresh complex aroma of concentrated berries, gum cistus and eucalyptus. Intense and precise on the palate, expressing the typical Gricha style of mineral and berry flavours with laser-sharp acidity." - Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
"A mature black cherry colour. Fresh resinous nose combined with notes of blueberries and gum cistus. Focuse and precise on the palate, showing a lovely natural acidity in combination with well defined tannins, resulting in a long and structured finish." - Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
"Deep violet colour to the rim. On the nose, a combination of fresh crushed blackberries with resinous undertones and hints of figs. Rich and complex on the palate, showing juicy flavours of crushed berries along with hints of ceddarwood and spices, ending in a long tannic finish." - Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
"Very deep violet colour to the rim. On the nose, intense aromas of fresh blueberries combined with resinous and menthol notes. Full of complexity and intensity on the palate, combines an excellent natural acidity with a very well defined tannic structure in a long and persistent finish." - Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes.
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
"Very deep violet colour. Complex and exuberant on the nose, with fresh aromas of blueberries, menthol and eucalyptus with hints of orange blossom. Plenty of intensity and vinosity on the palate, with full flavours of wild berries embraced in a mineral grip. A combination of purity of fruit and freshness of style, representing an excellent example of Gricha unique identity." - Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes.
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
"Black 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
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
“A well-structured and elegant wine, with the freshness, purity of fruit and tension associated with Quinta da Gricha wines.” - Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes.
For 2018, although our winemaking team decided not to declare a house vintage, due to the varying performance of vineyards in the Douro region, they felt that the Quinta da Gricha grapes fully expressed the unique characteristics of the terroir.
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
Brimming with quality. This is a typical Quinta da Gricha Single Quinta Vintage Port. Black-inky colour, intense blueberry aromas, herbal and spicy flavours and that vibrant natural acidity that brings a tannic structure and finish to the wine that we like to refer to as ‘Tension’." Johnny Graham and Ricardo Pinto Nunes.
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
“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 and Ricardo Pinto Nunes.
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
This is the twentieth-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
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.
Churchill’s founder and master blender Johnny Graham describes it as“a classic Quinta da Gricha Vintage Port with intensity and elegance which will age gracefully for many years to come.” 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.
Serving
Stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. Best decanted at least two hours before service. Serve at room temperature (16º - 18ºC).
Grapes
Field blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.This Vintage Port was sourced exclusively from the old vineyards at Quinta da Gricha.
Cellaring
Store at cellar temperature. Ageing potential of +30 years, showing better after 8 years.