Churchill's Dry White Port is a unique and fascinating wine, with a distinctive character and personality. Made from a careful blend of traditional Douro grape varieties, this wine offers an elegant and full-bodied flavor profile, with notes of honey, almonds, and spices. The wine is aged in oak casks for several years, allowing it to develop a complex and nuanced taste that is perfect for both sipping and pairing with food. With its refined palate and long finish, Churchill's Dry White Port is the ideal choice for anyone looking for a sophisticated, yet approachable wine that can be enjoyed on its own or with a range of dishes.

Tasting Notes

This white Port has a vibrant golden colour with grated nutmeg and eucalyptus on the nose. On the palate this wine is fresh and complex with a long peppery finish.

About the Winery

Churchill’s is a renowned winery located in the wine region of the Douro in Portugal. Established by Johnny Graham in 1981, the company serves as the last independent and existing British port house in the area. Born and educated in Porto, the youngest son of the Graham family committed himself to learn the craft and art of port-making after his father had to sell their business in 1970. Since he was 20, Johnny worked and toiled in Douro Valley’s terraced vineyards.

Later, he became the apprentice of the port master of Cockburn Smithe’s, John Smithe. During his apprenticeship, he learnt the art and various practices of winemaking. By the late years of his 20s, he acquired a reputation of being one of the best tasters in the trade or industry.

With the knowledge he gained, Johnny could have worked in any of the top wineries. However, he wished to focus on the port as it was more than just trade to him. He wanted to leave his mark in the history of port-making in the Douro and deliver a new style to the port drinkers worldwide.

To make his dream a reality, Johnny discovered a port shipper Vila Nova de Gaia. He did so when he was 29 years old. It was a significant feat as no one before him could make it possible. Then, he established Churchill’s in a partnership with his two brothers. He also used the support of his wife, Caroline Churchill. She was the one who named the winery.

Today, Johnny is still in charge of managing the winery and its operations. Under him, the vineyards of Churchill’s use and implement sustainable agricultural practices. The diverse range and varieties of wines that they produce bring out the expression of the Douro terroirs to a great extent.

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