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Speak to an expert
020 7593 2288
Open 9 - 6 Mon to Thu, 9 - 5:30 Fri & 9 - 1 Sat
Speak to an expert
020 7593 2288
Open 9 - 6 Mon to Thu, 9 - 5:30 Fri & 9 - 1 Sat
At the mouth of the Douro River, Oporto is the gateway to the dramatic valley which stretches as far as the plains of Castille and is home to acres of vines from which Porto’s famous eponymous wine is produced. The wine, of course, is utterly unique, be it a nutty, raisiny, tawny port; an easy-drinking ruby; a full-blown vintage, or simply a Porto Tónico (white port and tonic) than which there are few finer aperitifs. The region’s table wines are also increasingly impressive, and we will sample these alongside the more famous exports during a tour taking us from the lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia (where the ports are brought to mature in oak barrels) to the quintas in the Douro Valley itself.
...when you travel with Kirker
Flights with British Airways:
Depart Heathrow 15.40, arrive Oporto 18.00
Depart Oporto 14.24, arrive Heathrow 16.40
Flight times subject to change – regional departures and business class supplement available on request
This smart and stylish 'wine hotel' presides over a large area of Oporto's 'Gaia'This smart and stylish 'wine hotel' presides over a large area of Oporto's 'Gaia'district amongst the city's port cellars. It offers magnificent views of thecharming old town and is the most luxurious property in the city
The small, unspoilt town of Pinhao is in the heart of the wine growing countryside, a scenic two hour drive from Oporto. It can also be reached using the Douro railway line that runs alongside the river.
Jonathan Ray is the Drinks Editor for The Spectator magazine, drinks columnist of The Field and Spear’s Magazine, contributing editor of Boat International and author of several books on wine and spirits including All About Wine, Bloodlines & Grapevines, Drink More Fizz! and That’s the Spirit!. Jonathan has also written on food, travel and many other subjects for the Guardian, the New Statesman, the Daily Mail, the Mail on Sunday and the Financial Times. He has a PhD in history from Royal Holloway, University of London, is married with two sons and lives in Brighton.
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Jonathan Ray is the Drinks Editor for The Spectator magazine, drinks columnist of The Field and Spear’s Magazine, contributing editor of Boat International and author of several books on wine and spirits including All About Wine, Bloodlines & Grapevines, Drink More Fizz! and That’s the Spirit!. Jonathan has also written on food, travel and many other subjects for the Guardian, the New Statesman, the Daily Mail, the Mail on Sunday and the Financial Times. He has a PhD in history from Royal Holloway, University of London, is married with two sons and lives in Brighton.
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