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Guimaraens Single Quinta Vintage Port
Library Release

The 1962 Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port is a distinguished choice for lovers of mature Vintage Port, showing the house’s opulent style at full maturity. Silky, layered and beautifully resolved, it offers classic Douro richness with remarkable finesse. Best enjoyed now and over the next several years (well-stored bottles).

Tasting Notes:
Garnet-tawny core with a brick rim. An elegant, lifted nose of dried fig and date, orange zest, rose petal and mint/eucalyptus, with cedar, fine spice and cocoa. The palate is velvet-textured and medium-full, balancing sweet dried fruits with lively, citrus-lined acidity and fully resolved tannins. …
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Price: £685.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Vintage Port

Tasting note:
Toffee, figs, kirsch, candied orange peel. Good length and persistence. Fantastic, complex, and contemplative.


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Price: £345.00
Stock: 12 in Stock

Vintage Port
Rewaxed.

Tasting note:
Toffee, figs, kirsch, candied orange peel. Good length and persistence. Fantastic, complex, and contemplative.


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Price: £295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Nacional- Vintage Port
***98 Points- Extraordinary!***- Robert Parker

***98 Points- Extraordinary!***
Robert Parker Jr. Wine Advocate #107/Oct 1996***

Remarkably, the 1962 Nacional exhibited an even more opaque color than the 1970, as well as exquisite richness and concentration. Massive (but not in the Taylor style), this phenomenally concentrated, complex, still youthful vintage port is a tour de force in winemaking, and one of the greatest, can you believe this, young vintage ports I have ever tasted. This wine needs another 5-10 years to reach full maturity as neither the color nor aromatics reveal much development. It could easily have one-hundred years of longevity. …
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Price: £4,650.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Nacional, Vintage Port
** 98 Points Robert Parker **
Base of neck

Quinta do Noval Nacional is undoubtedly one of the most legendary fortified wines in the world. It is produced from a small area at the heart of the Quinta do Noval vineyard planted with ungrafted vines that have remained untouched by Phylloxera

***98 Points- Extraordinary!***
Robert Parker Jr. Wine Advocate #107/Oct 1996***

Remarkably, the 1962 Nacional exhibited an even more opaque color than the 1970, as well as exquisite richness and concentration. Massive (but not in the Taylor style), this phenomenally concentrated, complex, still youthful vintage port is a tour de force in winemaking, and one of the greatest, can you believe this, young vintage ports I have ever tasted. …
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Price: £4,750.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Nacional- Vintage Port
**98 Points- Extraordinary!***- Robert Parker

***98 Points- Extraordinary!***
Robert Parker Jr. Wine Advocate #107/Oct 1996***

Remarkably, the 1962 Nacional exhibited an even more opaque color than the 1970, as well as exquisite richness and concentration. Massive (but not in the Taylor style), this phenomenally concentrated, complex, still youthful vintage port is a tour de force in winemaking, and one of the greatest, can you believe this, young vintage ports I have ever tasted. This wine needs another 5-10 years to reach full maturity as neither the color nor aromatics reveal much development. It could easily have one-hundred years of longevity. …
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Price: £4,450.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Late Bottled Vintage Port
Mid-High Shoulder level

Dow’s 1961 Late Bottled Vintage Port (Bottled 1965)

Vintage & Style Background
Harvested in 1961 and bottled in 1965 after four years in cask, this LBV represents the traditional style of Late Bottled Vintage Port. Unlike modern filtered LBVs designed for early drinking, these mid-20th century examples were often unfiltered, retaining the depth and structure of a declared Vintage Port. Dow’s, known for its firm, dry-edged house style, produced a Port of real character in this lesser-known but fascinating vintage.

Appearance & Nose
After decades in bottle, the wine now shows a tawny-garnet colour with amber highlights. …
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Price: £375.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Guimaraens Vintage Port
Library release from Fonseca cellars Oporto

Rare Bottles of Fonseca Single Quinta Vintage Port obtained directly from the Fonseca Cellars in Oporto

Vintage & Background
The Guimaraens Vintage Port is traditionally bottled in years that are not widely declared, giving Fonseca an opportunity to showcase the house style from excellent harvests that fall outside the classic declarations. 1961 was one such year. While not a universally declared vintage, the conditions in the Douro produced powerful, ageworthy wines. This bottling, released directly from Fonseca’s Oporto cellars as a library release, offers both impeccable provenance and a rare glimpse into the house’s mid-20th century production. …
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

1961 Grahams Single Harvest - The Master
The cellar masters collection

1961 SINGLE HARVEST THE MASTER
Paying homage to three generations of Cellar Masters who shaped itsprolonged ageing, Graham's 1961 Single Harvest Tawny Port embodiesa legacy of timeless tradition and craftsmanship. Emerging in the dawnof the 1960s, an era marked by profound cultural shifts, this wine hasthrived for over six decades in the seasoned oak casks of the Graham's Lodge. Each Cellar Master has left an indelible mark on its character, imparting an extraordinary depth and balance. In this edition, Head Winemaker and Master Blender, Charles Symington, unveils the meticulously chosen cask for limited release under The Master label, an exquisite testament to the Cellar Master's Trilogy collection. …
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Price: £1,195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port - Library release from Krohn cellars

Vintage & Background
1961 was not a widely declared vintage in the Douro, but some houses produced outstanding Ports with longevity and elegance. Krohn, a producer long respected for both Colheitas and classic Vintage Ports, crafted a wine that has stood the test of time. This bottling, released directly from Krohn’s own cellars as a library release, offers impeccable provenance and a rare opportunity to experience a perfectly matured 1961 Port.

Appearance & Nose
The colour has evolved into deep tawny at the rim with a garnet core, showing its six decades of age. On the nose, aromas of figs, dates, and raisins emerge first, followed by notes of walnuts, cedar, dried rose petals, tobacco, and subtle spice. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Colheita Single Harvest Port
Includes Taylor's oak gift box

Taylor’s has an extensive and enviable library of very old Ports and this very limited 60 year old Single Harvest Port which represents the cream of their aged reserves.

Only 3,000 bottles of this phenomenal Port have been released. Nestled in a beautifully illustrated box, we think this limited-edition Port is the ultimate 60th anniversary gift. Or, with its fabulously festive flavour profile, it may well be the perfect Christmas Port.

The cool Taylor’s Cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia are home to one of the most extensive collections of very old Port casks anywhere in the world. Tucked away are a selection of Single Harvest Ports with an immense capacity to age and develop. …
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Price: £365.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1960 Feuerheerd has a beautiful mouth feel, no fruit but is saved by some good acidity and a little heat followed by a very long finish.


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Price: £215.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Mid-High shoulder level TC

The 1960 Feuerheerd has a beautiful mouth feel, no fruit but is saved by some good acidity and a little heat followed by a very long finish.


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Price: £195.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port

Martinez has produced a port with power, dimension and real character.

Reviews:
Almost Tawny colored. Blackberry, Black currant (cassis), Cherry, Plum, and Toast. Smooth texture. Long finish. Surprisingly excellent 50yr VP. 93 pts Cellar Tracker.

Lovely ruby red color with yellow center; strawberry, raspberry nose; surprisingly light bodied, strawberry, raspberry, creamy palate; medium-plus finish. Rjonwine.com
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Abafado (fortified wine) - Martins da Costa
50cl Bottle
Was £195
Black Friday Offer £165

This outstanding 1960 wine is a beautiful sweet fortified wine from the Bairrada region in Portugal. Elegantly packaged, this 1960 wine will make a fantastic 65th Birthday or Anniversary gift.

Only 1000 bottles were made and these are drinking perfectly. Made from the must of red grapes, the wine is matured in oak for a minimum of 10 years. This is an amazing sweet wine that can be drunk as an aperitif or with any sweet dessert. This wine is of exceptional quality and value and is highly recommended by our wine buyer.

On the nose there are complex aromas of dried apricots, nuts, honey and a suggestion of citrus fruit. …
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Price: £165.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port
Embossed capsule | Unlabelled | Level in Neck

“This wine is a mysterious phenomenon, a magical wine produced in extremely limited quantities and only in a few years each decade. It is the expression of a terroir and confirms something that is for me a deeply held belief. The Nacional is great because of the grapes and where they come from, not because of anything particular that we do. It has a unique personality, an extraordinary intensity and, even after many years of ageing, retains an astonishing youthfulness.” Christian Seely

The terroir: a small area at the heart of the Quinta do Noval vineyard planted with ungrafted vines and untouched by phylloxera, described as “attached to the soil of the Nation”. …
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Price: £2,650.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Remains of label

Mid coloured red centre with an orange colour rim. Spring flowers on the nose (elderflower?). Medium mid-palate with butterscotch and caramel. Some tingle in the aftertaste that delivers more than you would expect.
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage port

** 90 Points Wine Spectator **

"A powerhouse port that has been mellowed and opened up by time. Now in its 43rd year, its tannins have softened to reveal dark fruit flavors, herbaceousness and plenty of grip in the finish." Wine Spectator, 2003.

"Masses of rich plums and prunes on the flavour. So rich – such a surprise. Big wine. This is a great Warre and should not be missed whenever it appears."
Serena Sutcliffe MW , A Century of Vintage Port, Volume 8 – Sotheby’s 2003

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Price: £189.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita Port

This wine has light tinges of ruby in the heart of this wine that mostly show a well-evolved color. Initially there was a minty note that will delight port lovers. Concentrated flavours and good length on the finish. This wine has plenty of life left


Colheita Port Storage and Serving Advice:
Colheita Port should be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light and temperature fluctuations, and the bottle should remain in an upright position. If stored correctly, Colheita Ports will keep for decades in the bottle. Over time, it is natural that a little sediment will form at the bottom of a bottle of colheita Port wine. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage port
Unlabelled
Identification from capsule.

The *1958 Avery Vintage Port* is a rare and distinguished fortified wine from a year prized by collectors for its elegance and longevity. Bottled under the Avery label—renowned UK wine merchants with a long tradition of sourcing exceptional Ports from top Douro producers—this vintage captures the charm and refinement of mid-20th century Port winemaking. With more than six decades of bottle ageing, it has reached a point of remarkable complexity, offering a drinking experience steeped in history.

In the glass, it would present a deep tawny-amber core with olive-green highlights at the rim, a visual signature of an ancient Vintage Port. …
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Price: £345.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1958 Constantino Vintage Port is a rare and charming survivor from a lesser-declared vintage, offering a glimpse into mid-20th-century Portuguese winemaking from one of the Douro’s traditional producers. Constantino, founded in the late 19th century, was known for producing solid, classically styled Ports, and the 1958 is a particularly elegant and mature expression, now over six decades in bottle.

On the nose, the wine opens with delicate, evolved aromas of dried cherry, orange peel, and spiced fig, interwoven with hints of leather, polished wood, and floral potpourri. There’s a fine oxidative character that adds depth, bringing in subtle notes of walnut, old books, and sweet herbs. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
In neck damaged label

Dows 1958 Bottled 1960


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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Guimaraens Vintage Port

The Fonseca 1958 Port is golden and nearly tawny in colour. On the nose dark cherry and elegant aromas. Rather full bodied on the palate, sweet, complex and balanced with burnt sugar. Elegant finish.


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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

Krohn, 1958 Vintage Port

Vintage & Background
The 1958 vintage was a classic mid-century year in the Douro, producing wines of refinement and balance rather than sheer power. Wiese & Krohn, founded in 1865 and renowned for its elegant, traditionally styled Ports, crafted a beautifully composed wine that has matured gracefully over more than six decades. Today, this rare Vintage Port offers a remarkable glimpse into the past and remains a superb choice for collectors and those celebrating significant anniversaries.

Appearance & Nose
Pale brick-tawny with a translucent rim, reflecting its age. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port (Unlabelled- ID on capsule)

Aromas of figs, walnuts, nutmeg, cinnamon, leather, raisins and a bit of ethanol. More of the same on the palate with some coffee notes.
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Price: £345.00
Stock: 3 in Stock