Churchill’s
Churchill’s: Reinventing Port with Style and Spirit
Churchill’s stands at a unique crossroads in the Port world — deeply rooted in tradition, yet boldly paving a path toward the future. Founded in 1981 by Johnny Graham, a member of one of the great Port wine dynasties, Churchill’s was born out of a desire to craft Port wines with character, freshness, and individuality — a clear departure from the softer, more commercial styles of the time.
Today, Churchill’s remains one of the few independent Port houses still in family hands, and one of the youngest among the legacy brands. But youth, in this case, has been a strength — allowing Churchill’s to experiment, adapt, and lead a new wave of Port appreciation without the constraints of centuries-old branding.
Designing the Future of Port
One of the most immediate signals of Churchill’s modern ethos is its bold bottle design. Sleek, minimal, and instantly recognizable, the labels stand out in a world where many Port brands still rely on old-world aesthetics. It’s a subtle but powerful statement: Churchill’s is here to offer something different — both visually and in the glass.
This fresh approach extends beyond packaging. Churchill’s has embraced innovative experiences that appeal to today’s curious, engaged wine lovers.
More Than a Tasting Room
At their lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia, Churchill’s has transformed the traditional tasting room into a multi-sensory destination. Visitors can still enjoy classic tastings, but they’re also invited into a world of interactive, immersive experiences that reflect the brand’s spirit of experimentation.
The Blending Masterclass allows guests to step into the shoes of a Port blender, combining base wines and creating their own bottle to take home. It’s a hands-on, memory-making experience — part education, part creativity, and wholly unique in the world of Port.
Meanwhile, the Cocktail Lounge introduces visitors to Port in a way many never imagined — as a star ingredient in mixology. From white Port spritzers to tawny-based riffs on classics, Churchill’s cocktail program champions Port’s versatility and flavor complexity, proving it belongs far beyond the after-dinner ritual.
Craftsmanship Meets Character
Despite its modern flair, Churchill’s stays true to the craftsmanship and sourcing that define great Port. Their vineyards in the Douro Valley, including Quinta da Gricha, are cultivated using low-intervention methods, and harvests are still done by hand. Foot treading in granite lagares — one of the oldest winemaking techniques — remains central to their vintage Port production. These traditional touches ensure that innovation never comes at the cost of quality or identity.
A Brand for the Next Generation
Churchill’s is not trying to reinvent Port — it’s simply reintroducing it. To those who have long overlooked Port as old-fashioned or overly sweet, Churchill’s offers a refined, complex alternative. To a younger generation of drinkers, cocktail lovers, and experience-seekers, it delivers something deeper: a brand with soul, substance, and a clear point of view.
By honoring the past while embracing change, Churchill’s has carved out a unique space — one where Port feels exciting, elegant, and undeniably relevant.
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Ricardo Pinto Nunes
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Vintage Port
1982 / 1985 / 1991 / 1994 / 1997 / 2000 / 2003 / 2007 / 2011 / 2014 / 2016 / 2017 / 2020
QUINTA DA GRICHA1999 / 2000 / 2001 / 2003 / 2004 / 2005 / 2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021
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The craft of the wines is done with a predilection for elegance, eliciting inherent acidity and freshness through a winemaking process that favors minimal intervention and uses exclusively Grade A grapes.
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No Colheita’s have been made so far. They do make Aged Tawny’s from 10 to 30 year old
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Quinta da Gricha
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