Churchill’s 2008 Quinta da Gricha Vintage Port – Elegant Single Quinta from Douro

Churchill’s 2008 Quinta da Gricha Vintage Port is a characterful and terroir-driven Vintage Port from one of the Douro Valley’s most recognized single vineyards. Quinta da Gricha is known for its distinctive freshness and distinctive blueberry profile – a style that both impresses in youth and evolves beautifully with bottle age.

The 2008 vintage shows the house’s classic signature: pure fruit, precision and structure. As a Single Quinta Vintage Port, it represents the essence of the microclimate and slatey soils of the estate, providing concentration and aromatic depth. It is a Port with both power and elegance – and an excellent alternative to the declared main vintages.

In the glass it appears deep dark red with a violet rim. The aroma is intense and fruit-driven with notes of blueberry, blackcurrant and dark cherry, accompanied by fine spices and a hint of minerality. The palate is structured and vibrant with fresh acidity, concentrated dark fruit and firm but well-integrated tannins. The finish is long, precise and balanced with persistent blueberry notes and a light spicy finish.

Churchill’s 2008 Quinta da Gricha is ideal for cellaring, but can also be enjoyed now after decanting. Serve it with strong cheeses, dark chocolate or as a meditation wine in good company. A Single Quinta Vintage Port with personality and great development potential.

Tasting notes

• Color: Deep dark red with a violet rim.
• Aroma: Blueberries, blackcurrants, dark cherries and fine spices.
• Taste: Fresh and concentrated with dark fruit, structure and elegance.
• Finish: Long and balanced with persistent fruit and spicy finish.

The House of Churchill’s

Founded in 1981, Churchill’s has quickly gained a reputation for a fresher, more modern style of port. Focusing on quality over quantity and with Quinta da Gricha as its flagship vineyard, the house has created Vintage Ports with precision, purity and great ageability. Churchill’s combines traditional craftsmanship with an elegant and terroir-driven approach to the great wines of the Douro.

• Product: Churchill’s 2008 Quinta da Gricha Vintage Port
• Vintage: 2008
• Type: Single Quinta Vintage Port
• Region: Douro, Portugal
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 20%