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Churchill's Lodge
Vila Nova de Gaia

Churchill's Lodge

About Churchill's Lodge

Churchill's Lodge is a working Port wine cellar and visitor center located in the historic Vila Nova de Gaia warehouses above Porto's riverside. The estate offers daily tastings and tours of their Port and Douro wines, featuring barrel rooms, vintage collections, and a garden bar with views of Porto and the Douro River.

Tasting Experiences

Lodge Visit and Tasting

Basic visit and tasting experience at the caves

Churchill's Porto & Douro with Cheese Pairing

Tasting experience from €75 per person with cheese harmonization

Tawny Lovers with Cheese Pairing

Specialized Tawny tasting experience from €95 per person with cheese pairing

Churchill's Blender's Session

Interactive blending experience from €150 per person

Johnny's Private Cellar: Founder's Selection

Premium experience from €200 per person featuring founder's selections

Two Decades of Ricardo: Winemaker's Selection

Premium experience from €200 per person featuring winemaker's selections

1982 Bar Garden Experience

Casual outdoor garden bar with Churchill's wines and views of Porto and Douro River

When to visit Churchill's Lodge

Monday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SundayClosed

Good to know about Churchill's Lodge

Can you visit Churchill's Lodge? Is there a tasting room?

Yes, Churchill's Lodge has a tasting room open to visitors. Visits are by reservation.

What wines does Churchill's Lodge specialize in?

Signature bottles include Churchill's Porto, Churchill's Douro, Churchill's Tawny, Churchill's Vintage Port, Churchill's 1982 Vintage Port.

How much is a tasting at Churchill's Lodge?

A tasting at Churchill's Lodge costs €0 to €200 per person.

Do you need a reservation to visit Churchill's Lodge?

Yes, Churchill's Lodge requires a reservation for tastings.

Does Churchill's Lodge serve food?

Yes, Churchill's Lodge has food available alongside tastings.

Does Churchill's Lodge offer vineyard tours?

Yes, Churchill's Lodge offers vineyard tours. Options include Lodge Visit and Tasting, Churchill's Porto & Douro with Cheese Pairing, Tawny Lovers with Cheese Pairing, Churchill's Blender's Session, Johnny's Private Cellar: Founder's Selection, Two Decades of Ricardo: Winemaker's Selection and 1982 Bar Garden Experience.

Where is Churchill's Lodge located?

Churchill's Lodge is in Vila Nova de Gaia, in the Douro wine region. Phone: +351 22 370 3641.

When was Churchill's Lodge founded?

Churchill's Lodge was established in 1981.

Who makes the wine at Churchill's Lodge?

The winemaking at Churchill's Lodge is led by Ricardo.

What are Churchill's Lodge's tasting hours?

Churchill's Lodge is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, closed Sunday.

Does Churchill's Lodge have outdoor seating?

Yes, Churchill's Lodge has outdoor seating.

Where to find Churchill's Lodge

Churchill's Lodge is in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, in the Douro wine region.

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