Churchill's Lodge

Vats & Tawny

Learn about the three different kinds of port and different ageing processes in our vat room.

In the tawny cave, feel the cool embrace of time, where Churchill's tawny ports age for as long as 40 years before making their first and only appearance in bottle.

Create Your Own 20-Year-Old Tawny Port at Churchill’s Lodge

Discover a rare and immersive experience in the heart of Porto at Churchill’s, the last independent British-owned port wine house. Nestled above the Douro River, this boutique winery offers an exclusive Blender’s Session — a 2-hour journey where you become the winemaker.

You’ll:

• Learn the secrets of port aging and blending from expert guides

• Explore Churchill’s historic cellars and the story of its founder Johnny Graham

• Taste premium Tawny, Ruby, and White Ports — including their award-winning 20-Year Tawny

• Create your own blend, bottle and label it by hand, and take it home as a personal keepsake

Founded in 1981, Churchill’s blends tradition with innovation, producing ports with a fresh, dry style from top-grade ‘A’ Douro grapes. All wines are crafted with minimal intervention and a focus on sustainability.

Available daily in English, Portuguese, and Spanish
⏱ Duration: ~2 hours
💶 Price: €150 per person
📍 Location: Vila Nova de Gaia, overlooking Porto’s historic center

This is not just a tasting — it’s an unforgettable hands-on experience for port lovers.

Vintage Cellar

No dewey decimal system needed in this library of collection of every Churchill's vintage.  Walk through the last 40 years in the Douro, and maybe even take a piece home with you.