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Vintage Port
Embossed capsule | White plain label

Color: Dark tawny with some red left.
Nose: Sweet Christmas spices. Rich, round sugar. Turpentine.
Palate: Some tannins, edgy. On the dry side for Port (which is typical to me for Sandeman). Decent fruit.
Finish: Medium length. Finish seems younger than the Port's age.
*Glenn E. For The Love Of Port.com*


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Price: £595.00
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Vintage Port

A rare 1948 vintage port from Kopke, the oldest port house. You should expect a garnet coloured port with aromas of dried red fruit, raisins and figs with prunes, coffee and cinnamon and clove notes. On the palate it should be sweet and smooth with the acidity balancing the sweetness and with a long aftertaste.


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Price: £995.00
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Vintage Port
High shoulder, UK Bottled by John E McPherson and Sons Ltd, Newcastle

The Fonseca 1948 Vintage Port is often hailed as one of the legendary vintages of the 20th century, an icon in the world of fortified wines. Deep, complex, and astonishingly well-structured, it demonstrates Fonseca’s signature style of powerful fruit and elegance. Even after many decades, it has retained an extraordinary vibrancy and depth, making it a timeless classic.

In terms of tasting profile, the 1948 Fonseca opens with an aromatic symphony of rich blackberries, plums, and ripe figs, underpinned by layers of dark chocolate, cedar, spices, and a hint of mint. On the palate, the wine is lush, incredibly smooth, and beautifully integrated. …
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Price: £1,495.00
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Vintage Port
Level in Neck
100 points - Neil Martin Vinous

From the very good 1948 vintage, this very rare Taylors vintage port is one of the finest ports ever made

There is Vintage Port and then there is the 1948 Taylor Fladgate. It remains a monumental Port that towers over the 20th century. Nineteen forty-eight is perhaps one of the lesser-known declarations compared to 1945 and 1963, although nine houses declared that year. Michael Broadbent described that as an “error of judgment” given the quality of the vintage in retrospect. I have been fortunate to taste the 1948 Taylors on several occasions, encountering one or two perfect bottles along the way. …
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Price: £1,395.00
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Vintage Port
English bottled by Hatch, Manfield and Co.
Provenance: Christies Sale Raby Castle

1948 Taylor's Vintage Port. A legendary Port still remarkably deep in color for its age, this vintage Port bursts with a striking nose, revealing an exotic combination of tropical fruit. The palate mirrors this exuberance, delivering a voluptuous richness with a gloriously smooth texture and luxurious mouthfeel. Mid-palate, the fruit’s opulence takes center stage, momentarily masking the underlying structural, spicy tannins that gradually emerge. The finish is nothing short of perfection, with layers of soft summer strawberries and fresh tropical vibrancy leaving an enduring impression of harmony and elegance. …
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Price: £1,595.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Vintage Port
Level in Neck
100 points - Neil Martin Vinous

From the very good 1948 vintage, this very rare Taylors vintage port is one of the finest ports ever made

There is Vintage Port and then there is the 1948 Taylor Fladgate. It remains a monumental Port that towers over the 20th century. Nineteen forty-eight is perhaps one of the lesser-known declarations compared to 1945 and 1963, although nine houses declared that year. Michael Broadbent described that as an “error of judgment” given the quality of the vintage in retrospect. I have been fortunate to taste the 1948 Taylors on several occasions, encountering one or two perfect bottles along the way. …
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Price: £1,395.00
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Vintage Port
100 points - Neil Martin Vinous

100 points - Neil Martin Vinous.

The 1948 Taylor's has a strong tawny colour. On the nose there was a wonderful coffee, chocolate and tobacco. With an alluring herbal aroma. On the palate this port has a luscious feel on the palate and incredibly complex layers of caramel, chocolate and coffee. This continued with an incredible long persistent finish. VWP tasting March 2017

BY NEAL MARTIN | MAY 7, 2018

There is Vintage Port and then there is the 1948 Taylor Fladgate. It remains a monumental Port that towers over the 20th century. Nineteen forty-eight is perhaps one of the lesser-known declarations compared to 1945 and 1963, although nine houses declared that year. …
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Price: £1,295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The port house Sociedad do Vinhos Porto Constantino was founded in 1877 and was a independent producer until it was acquired by the reputable Ferreira group. The 1947 Constantino from the very good vintage is now a mature tawny colour. On the nose the bouquet is caramel and burnt sugar. The palate has a mature and generous taste with some sweetness left. Nice long finish. A beautiful mature port.
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Vintage Port
Level in neck, Embossed capsule

From the outstanding 1947 vintage, this stunning port is deep and rich with nice weight and a dry liquorice finish. Light tawny color with spicy aromas and a hint of balsam, but the palate delivers very sweet, smoky plum, herbs and mint characteristics. Well balanced and with good length on the finish.


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Price: £1,195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Level in neck, Embossed capsule

From the outstanding 1947 vintage, this stunning port is deep and rich with nice weight and a dry liquorice finish. Light tawny color with spicy aromas and a hint of balsam, but the palate delivers very sweet, smoky plum, herbs and mint characteristics. Well balanced and with good length on the finish.


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Price: £1,195.00
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Fonseca Guimaraens Single Quinta Vintage Port

1947 Fonseca Guimaraens Single Quinta Vintage Port

The 1947 Fonseca Guimaraens is a rare and historic Single Quinta Vintage Port from the immediate post-war era — a wine that captures both the warmth of its vintage and the distinctive depth of the Guimaraens estate fruit. Produced at a time when full vintage declarations were limited, this release showcases Fonseca’s craftsmanship and the enduring character of its single-vineyard style.

In the glass, it reveals a deep tawny-brick hue with amber highlights, reflecting its long evolution in bottle. The bouquet is wonderfully complex and mature, offering aromas of dried fig, plum compote, cedar, cocoa, and warm spice, with haunting notes of old rose and fine leather. …
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Price: £995.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Vintage port

The *1947 Koppenhagens Vintage Port* is a rare and historic fortified wine from the post-war era, representing a unique chapter in the history of the Douro. Produced in one of the warmest and most generous vintages of the mid-20th century, this Port has spent over seven decades maturing gracefully in bottle, developing the deep complexity, elegance, and charm that only long-aged Vintage Port can offer. Bottles from this year are exceptionally scarce, making it a prized acquisition for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

In the glass, it would likely display a deep tawny-mahogany hue, shading to an olive-green rim—classic markers of an ancient Port. …
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

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Price: £650.00
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Vintage Port
A rare bottle of 1947 vintage port

Smith Woodhouse and Co
Established in 1784 by Christopher Smith,a prominent wine trader. who later became Lord Mayor of London. He partnered with the Woodhouse brothers with the aim to produce and export fine port wine from the Douro valley to England.

Smith Woodhouse Ports are made from grapes sourced from the Quinta da Madalena vineyard, located in the prime Cima Corgo subregion of the Douro Valley. This vineyard is known for producing grapes with intense flavors and excellent aging potential.
The commitment to quality, tradition, and innovation ensures that Smith Woodhouse Ports remain highly regarded by wine enthusiasts and collectors around the world. …
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Price: £595.00
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Vintage Port

We are delighted to offer a selection of 1947 Tuke Holdsworth which has recently been taken from a Yorkshire cellar where it has been stored for over 70 years.

The Tuke Holdsworth 1947 Vintage Port is a beautifully matured port that has aged gracefully, showcasing a unique balance of rich fruit, spice, and tertiary notes, with incredible longevity. The colour is a deep, rich garnet that has lightened at the edges with age, showing some brick-red hues. On the nose there is a rich complexity: The wine opens with layers of dried fruits (fig, apricot, prune, raisin), tobacco, and dark chocolate. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Vintage Port
Bottled by Whitwhams

On the nose chocolate, butter scotch, toffee, coffee, roses and tea lead to a full bodied, soft tannin palate with a lovely balancing acidity. A superb rare port from 1947!

Tuke Holdsworth was the brand name of the old shipper Hunt Roope & Teage, the former owners of Quinta da Eira Velha. The company was sold to Ferreira in 1956 but the quinta was retained by the family and from that point it supplied wines to Martinez and Cockburn.
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port - Plain label.

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Price: £695.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port - Plain label.

Warre’s Vintage Port 1947 is a true rarity and a fascinating piece of post-war winemaking history. Coming just two years after World War II, the 1947 vintage was declared by only a few Port houses, making it quite uncommon. Warre’s, known for its elegant and balanced style, produced a Port that has aged with grace and subtlety over nearly eight decades.

The 1947 Warre’s typically shows a deep tawny or amber color, reflecting its age and long bottle maturation. On the nose, it often reveals a complex mix of dried fruit, toasted almonds, figs, and hints of citrus peel, leather, and old wood. The palate is delicate yet persistent, with soft sweetness, mellow tannins, and a touch of spice that lingers on the finish. …
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80 Year Very Very Old White Port in Gift Case
WAS £625 New Year Sale Offer £545

The Quinta da Devesa 80 Year Old White Port is an extraordinary testament to the longevity and grace of white port, offering a profound glimpse into a century of patient ageing and artisanal dedication. A blend of exceptionally rare and ancient white ports aged in seasoned oak casks for an average of eight decades, this release reflects the pinnacle of Quinta da Devesa’s slow-oxidative philosophy and their mastery in curating old stocks of singular quality.

Composed from traditional Douro white grape varieties such as Côdega, Viosinho, Rabigato, and Gouveio, this wine has evolved over time into a layered and deeply complex expression. …
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Price: £545.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

80 Year Very Very Old Tawny Port in Gift Case
WAS £595 New Year Sale Offer £495

Quinta da Devesa 80 Year Aged Tawny Port

The Quinta da Devesa 80 Year Old Tawny Port is a profoundly rare and monumental expression of aged fortified wine, representing nearly a century of patient maturation in seasoned oak casks. Composed of some of the oldest and most treasured lots in the estate’s cellars, this extraordinary tawny embodies the essence of time, tradition, and the enduring artistry of Douro winemaking.

Drawn from a blend of wines aged for an average of 80 years, this Port reveals a deep amber-brown hue with olive-green undertones—an unmistakable visual hallmark of great age. …
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Price: £495.00
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80 Year Tawny Port

Kopke 80 Year Old Tawny Port stands as one of the rarest and most extraordinary expressions ever released by the world’s oldest Port house. Drawn from a tiny treasury of casks quietly ageing in Vila Nova de Gaia for nearly a century, it embodies the very essence of time: concentrated, intricate, and profoundly moving. Every drop reflects generations of careful stewardship, where evaporation, oxidation and patience have shaped a wine of unparalleled depth.

In the glass, it reveals a mesmerising mahogany core with glints of greenish-gold at the rim — a classic marker of extreme cask age. The nose is breathtakingly complex: layers of walnut husk, …
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

80 Year Old Tawny Port The Impressionist
RRP £890
Launch Offer £750

This 80 Year Old Tawny Port is an exquisite and rare port, representing the pinnacle of aged tawny port. Produced by Quinta das Carvalhas, one of the most prestigious estates in the Douro Valley, this port is known for its remarkable complexity, depth, and refinement.


Tasting Notes
With a deep amber colour and greenish hues, the aroma is intense and remarkably complex, with notes of dried fruits, candied orange, spices, exotic wood and a hint of varnish. On the palate, it is generous and silky, with a profound sweetness perfectly balanced by a vibrant acidity. Despite its great concentration and a long persistent finish, this Port stands out for its elegance. …
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Price: £750.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Vintage Port
Bottled by John Porter and Goldsmith, London
Good level and condition

The 1945 Barros Vintage Port stands as a testament to an extraordinary year, both in history and winemaking. Crafted in a vintage celebrated for its rarity and exceptional quality, this wine captures the essence of a defining moment in time.

Displaying a remarkable deep amber-tawny hue with golden highlights, this vintage showcases its age with elegance. On the nose, it offers an intricate bouquet of dried fruits, roasted nuts, honeyed figs, and subtle hints of caramel and spices, layered with delicate floral undertones. These aromas evoke warmth and complexity, seamlessly transitioning into the palate. …
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Price: £995.00
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Vintage Port - Oporto Bottled
Level in neck

The 1945 Croft Vintage Port is an extraordinary wine, produced in a year celebrated as one of the greatest vintages of the 20th century. Crafted with exceptional care, it reflects the resilience and artistry of winemaking during a pivotal moment in history.

In the glass, it presents a deep mahogany core with amber highlights, a testament to its graceful aging. The nose is intensely aromatic, offering an intricate bouquet of dried fruits, black figs, walnuts, and molasses, underscored by delicate notes of spice, cedar, and orange peel. Hints of floral essence and roasted coffee add further layers of complexity. …
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Price: £1,395.00
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Vintage Port.
Plain Label, Date on original cork visible through glass

Dow’s 1945 Port is a legendary vintage, celebrated for its exceptional quality and historical significance as the first major vintage declaration after World War II. The 1945 growing season in Portugal’s Douro Valley produced wines of remarkable concentration and balance, laying the foundation for this port's enduring reputation. Known for its elegance, it exhibits rich flavors of dried fruits, nuts, chocolate, and spices, complemented by a complex bouquet of dark fruits, caramel, and subtle herbal notes. With firm tannins and balanced acidity, it exemplifies the extraordinary aging potential of vintage ports, remaining vibrant and drinkable even today. …
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Price: £995.00
Stock: 2 in Stock