Late Bottled Vintage
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Typically best enjoyed within 5 to 10 years from the vintage release, though well-stored bottles can easily endure and develop for up to 15 years.
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blue cheese, dark chocolate desserts, roasted walnuts
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Averys of Bristol has a legendary history of sourcing and bottling Port, dating back to the era when Bristol was the primary UK gateway for Portuguese wines. Their Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is sourced from premium vineyards in the rugged, schist-carved Douro Valley. Aged in large oak vats for four to six years before bottling, this wine bridges the gap between the youthful intensity of a Ruby Port and the refined complexity of a Vintage Port. The extended wood aging mellows the tannins and coaxes out deep, concentrated flavors of dark bramble fruit, cocoa, and warming spices, delivering a classic, robust style that pays homage to the historic British preference for rich, structured fortified wines.
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Established in 1793 in Bristol, England, Averys is one of the United Kingdom's oldest and most historic wine merchants, celebrated for its pioneering spirit and deep connections with global wine regions. Under the influential leadership of Ronald Avery and his son John Avery MW, the family-run merchant became famous for identifying exceptional parcels and importing fine wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Porto, and Madeira, often bottling them under their own prestigious label. Their historic cellars on Culver Street in Bristol have long curated a diverse portfolio ranging from classic French appellations to innovative New World expressions, maintaining an uncompromising commitment to quality and traditional merchant craftsmanship.