| Style | Dessert & Fortified |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro |
| Grape | Blend, Touriga Nacional |
| Dessert fortified | Port |
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Niepoort Colheita Port 2008
£44.95
An amazing aged Vintage dated Tawny Port (Colheita) from one of the world’s best winemakers.
Mature and amazingly complex, this is the perfect accompaniment to a cheese board.
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