Burmester
Burmester is a prestigious brand of wines, representing all the history and tradition of the Douro. In 1730, Henry Burmester and John Nash founded a cereal company in London, before moving to Vila Nova de Gaia in 1750 to bring Port to Britain and Europe. The company passed through generations until, in 1834, Johann Wilhelm Burmester – a direct descendant of Henry – landed in Oporto. Beginning as a simple clerk in a debt-ridden company, JWB continued first to become manager, then to acquire the entity with all rights.
Bringing his children into the business, the company was renamed JW Burmester & Co in 1880. He began to absorb other businesses such as a bottle company and two cargo ships, allowing the shipping to be completed in-house as Burmester continued to grow. Sadly, 5 years later JWB was taken by the sea in Foz do Porto, but his children continued without him. JW Burmester & Co persisted through the 20th Century, and in 1992 began their production of DOC Douro Wine, branching into dry wine and quickly being accepted by the market.
JW Burmester have developed a strong reputation throughout Europe and the US but are practically unknown in the UK market. They produce an outstanding range of Colheita Ports, ports from a single harvest that have been barrel-aged until bottling. They have developed amazing flavours of caramel, nuts and spices. Served slightly chilled, they are fabulous alone or with sweet desserts. We are proud to reintroduce this amazing brand back into the UK.
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Burmester
Jockey Club Reserve Tawny Port
The Burmester Jockey Club Reserve Tawny Port is a refined and harmonious expression of aged tawny, crafted in honour of a long-standing tradition between Burmester and the prestigious British equestrian circles. This Reserve Tawny sits stylistically between a standard tawny and a 10 Year Old, offering the complexity of extended barrel ageing with the approachability of a younger blend.
Amber in hue with golden reflections, it reveals an elegant bouquet of dried figs, toasted almonds, orange peel, and subtle vanilla from oak maturation. The balance between youthful energy and mellow maturity makes it a sophisticated yet accessible choice for those discovering the world of aged ports. …
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Price: £17.95
Stock: 29 in Stock
Burmester
Ruby Port
Ruby in colour. Its exceptional fruity, fresh and original bouquet is a unique experience when drunk in the open air.
Winemaking:
This wine is obtained by blending different harvests, initially aged in oak vats and subsequently blended after 3 years. It is bottled young in order to preserve its strong and lively personality
Food Pairing:
It can be appreciated as an aperitive or on any other ocasion. Ideal accompaniment to nuts, cheeses or deserts.
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Price: £16.95
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White Port
Burmester White Port is produced exclusively from white grapes, this port is obtained by blending different harvests. Initially aged in stainless steel vats, it is a very exotic, fresh and delicate wine. It is blended after 3 years. Its aromatic complexity and its freshness make it an unforgettable experience on a sunny and balmy summer day
Tasting notes
This Burmester White port presents a vivid citrus colour with greenish reflections. Rich and complex nose, dominated by floral aromas and intense fruit expression. Soft and silky on the palate, it shows great freshness, good balance and sophisticated elegance. …
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Price: £16.95
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Burmester
Helmsman Reserve White Port
RRP £19.95 Special Offer £16.95
Decanter (DWWA) - Bronze Award
The Burmester Helmsman Reserve White Port is a beautifully crafted aged white Port that showcases the elegance and depth of this often-overlooked style. Created from traditional white grape varieties grown in the Douro Valley, this Reserve White Port is aged for several years in oak casks, giving it both richness and complexity while maintaining freshness and poise.
Golden amber in colour, the nose opens with fragrant notes of honey, dried apricot, toasted almonds, and orange blossom. Subtle hints of vanilla and spice from the wood ageing add warmth and sophistication, offering a lovely contrast to its citrusy lift. …
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Burmester
20 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Tube 95 Points - Gold - Decanter
The Burmester 20 Year Old Tawny Portis a distinguished and complex wine, reflecting two decades of meticulous aging.
Tasting Note:
The Burmester 20 Year Old Tawny Port is a deep amber with mahogany hues, indicating significant aging. Its aroma is rich and complex, with dried fruits, toffee, caramel, honey, roasted nuts, and subtle spice. On the palate, it is smooth and velvety, with hints of dried fruit, butterscotch, brown sugar, molasses, toasted walnuts, almonds, dark chocolate, coffee, and orange peel. The wine's acidity is well-balanced, providing freshness and a lasting impression. …
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Burmester, 2000
Vintage Port
37.5cl Bottle
The 2000 Burmester Vintage Port has come from the Burmester Cellars in Porto where it was cellared until purchased by us.
The Burmester 2000 Vintage Port is a rich, full-bodied wine with a deep ruby hue and complex aromas of dark fruits, cocoa, and sweet spices. On the palate, it offers velvety tannins, flavours of blackcurrants and dark chocolate, and a well-balanced sweetness with vibrant acidity. The finish is long and layered, showcasing dried fruits and a hint of minerality. This elegant vintage port pairs well with blue cheese or dark chocolate and has excellent aging potential.
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Burmester
60 Years of Port Collection
A 40 Year Old Tawny and a 20 Year Old Tawny | Presented in Our Double Leather Effect Gift Box
A wonderful gift to celebrate a 60th anniversary. This double gift box contains two 75cl bottles of Rich Tawny Port beautifully presented in a silk lined gift box:
Burmester blends its magnificent Tawny Ports from its extensive reserves of old cask aged Ports matured in the firm’s cool and tranquil cellars, (known as ‘lodges’) in Oporto on Portugal’s Atlantic coast.
Burmester 40 Year Old Tawny:
*** Gold Medal at the 2015 International Wine Challenge ***
Bright tawny colour, with greenish nuances. Presents a bouquet with intense aromas of dried fruits, delicate spices notes and a sweet touch of honey. …
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Price: £169.00
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70 Years of Port Collection
A 40 Year Old Tawny and a 30 Year Old Tawny | Presented in Our Double Leather Effect Gift Box
A wonderful gift for a 70th Birthday or Anniversary.
This double gift box contains two 75cl bottles of Rich Tawny Port:
Burmester 40 Year Old Tawny Port:
*** Gold Medal at the 2015 International Wine Challenge ***
Bright tawny colour, with greenish nuances. Presents a bouquet with intense aromas of dried fruits, delicate spices notes and a sweet touch of honey. In the taste it is full, unctuous and velvety. This wine overflows seduction and an enormous refinement. A feeling that is extended in the long and complex finish.
Burmester 30 Year Old Tawny Port:
This 30-year-old tawny from Burmester is our absolute favourite! Deep tawny colour with greenish hints. …
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Price: £189.00
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Burmester
Sotto Voce Reserve Ruby Port
The Burmester Sotto Voce Reserve Ruby Port is a vibrant, expressive wine that pays tribute to the classic Ruby Port style, enhanced with a touch of extra ageing and finesse. “Sotto Voce” — meaning “in a soft voice” — suggests the wine’s elegance and quiet depth, offering a more polished interpretation of a traditionally bold style. Produced from a blend of premium Douro grape varieties, this Reserve Ruby showcases Burmester’s ability to craft Ports of both structure and charm.
Deep ruby in colour, the wine bursts with aromas of ripe red and black fruits — cherry, plum, and blackberry — laced with subtle notes of violet and dark chocolate. …
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