Special Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, dark chocolate truffles, roasted walnuts
✨ Technical Specifications
Averys of Bristol has a legendary relationship with the Douro Valley, dating back to the 19th century when the Avery family would travel to Portugal to select outstanding casks of Port to be shipped and matured in their historic Bristol cellars. The Special Reserve Port represents this classic merchant tradition. Sourced from premium vineyards in the rugged Cima Corgo subregion of the Douro, where schistous soils and steep terraced slopes bake under the intense Iberian sun, this wine is crafted from traditional Portuguese varieties. It is aged in seasoned oak casks to achieve a harmonious balance of rich, dark plum and blackberry fruit character, subtle spice, and a velvety structure. This bottling pays homage to the historic era of British wine merchants, representing the pinnacle of traditional blending artistry.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1793 in Bristol, England, Averys is one of the United Kingdom's oldest and most venerated wine merchants and négociants. Built across generations by visionary figures such as Ronald Avery and his son John Avery MW, the house pioneered the early discovery and direct importation of benchmark estates from classical European regions and emerging New World terroirs. Renowned for its historical bottling expertise, Averys curates and crafts an expansive portfolio spanning prestigious Bordeaux, Burgundy Grand Crus, Champagne, vintage Port, Madeira, and fine Cognac. Guided by centuries of cellar mastery and meticulous sourcing, the historic house remains dedicated to championing exceptional regional character and timeless quality.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão