Portugal Region Report

South Coast White Muscat
Fortified Sweet Wine
Special Offer | Was £595 | Now £395

The 1945 Massandra South Coast White Muscat is a rare and extraordinary wine from one of the most esteemed wineries in Crimea, known for its unparalleled tradition of crafting exceptional dessert wines. This vintage reflects the winery's mastery and the unique terroir of the South Coast, delivering a wine of remarkable depth and complexity.

In the glass, it shines with a luminous golden-amber hue, a testament to its decades of careful maturation. The nose is intensely aromatic, revealing a symphony of honeyed apricots, dried peaches, and orange blossom, interlaced with hints of caramel, candied citrus, and a touch of herbal freshness. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Vintage Port

A rare example of the Niepoort 1945 Vintage.

Rated 97 points from the Wine Spectator (in 1990)… 'Another Port shipper once mistook this extraordinary wine for one 15 years younger. It is very youthful, with caressing sweet fruit flavors. Medium garnet with a ruby center, blackberry, black pepper and smoke aromas, medium-bodied, with sweet blackberry.'

Voted as the best of the Niepoort vintages by thePortForum.com - Review: 60% opaque, red. Wonderful mature VP, still with structure. Mint and cherry, though fruit fading. Fabulous. Widely acclaimed, and overwhelmingly voted, wine of the night


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Price: £2,695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Da Silva

The 1945 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is a wine of extraordinary provenance, born in one of the most iconic vintages of the 20th century. Crafted with precision and care, this vintage reflects Quinta do Noval’s unwavering dedication to excellence and its privileged terroir in the heart of the Douro Valley.

In the glass, it presents a deep garnet hue with brick-red edges, showcasing its remarkable maturity. The nose is a captivating blend of complexity and elegance, offering aromas of dried black cherries, plums, and figs, layered with notes of cedar, tobacco, and a hint of dark chocolate. Subtle traces of spices, leather, and earthy minerality add depth and intrigue. …
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Price: £1,295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1945 Rebello Valente Vintage Port is a distinguished wine from one of the most celebrated vintages of the 20th century. Crafted with exceptional skill and dedication, this vintage reflects the unique terroir of the Douro Valley and the time-honored traditions of Rebello Valente.

In the glass, it showcases a deep mahogany hue with garnet reflections, a testament to its decades of aging. The bouquet is complex and inviting, exuding aromas of dried black fruits, figs, and dates, layered with notes of toasted walnuts, dark chocolate, and sweet spices. Subtle hints of cedar, leather, and orange peel provide additional depth and intrigue. …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1945 Rebello Valente Vintage Port is a distinguished wine from one of the most celebrated vintages of the 20th century. Crafted with exceptional skill and dedication, this vintage reflects the unique terroir of the Douro Valley and the time-honored traditions of Rebello Valente.

In the glass, it showcases a deep mahogany hue with garnet reflections, a testament to its decades of aging. The bouquet is complex and inviting, exuding aromas of dried black fruits, figs, and dates, layered with notes of toasted walnuts, dark chocolate, and sweet spices. Subtle hints of cedar, leather, and orange peel provide additional depth and intrigue. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Level in neck.
Excellent provenance from the cellars of a Cambridge College

From the cellars of a Cambridge College where it was stored in impeccable conditions until our purchase.
The 1945 Sandeman Vintage Port is an iconic expression of a historic vintage, crafted with precision and care by one of the most esteemed port houses in the Douro Valley. This wine is a tribute to resilience and excellence, produced in a year that remains legendary for its unparalleled quality.

In the glass, it exhibits a deep garnet hue with amber undertones, a visual testament to its age and refinement. The nose is profoundly complex, offering an intricate bouquet of dried black cherries, figs, and plum preserves, layered with aromas of roasted almonds, dark cocoa, and sweet spices. …
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Price: £950.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Very Top Shoulder
Excellent provenance from the cellars of a Cambridge College

Excellent provenance from the cellars of a Cambridge College where it has been stored in perfect coditions until our purchase


The 1945 Sandeman Vintage Port is an iconic expression of a historic vintage, crafted with precision and care by one of the most esteemed port houses in the Douro Valley. This wine is a tribute to resilience and excellence, produced in a year that remains legendary for its unparalleled quality.

In the glass, it exhibits a deep garnet hue with amber undertones, a visual testament to its age and refinement. The nose is profoundly complex, offering an intricate bouquet of dried black cherries, figs, and plum preserves, layered with aromas of roasted almonds, dark cocoa, and sweet spices. …
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Price: £950.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Level in neck or very top shoulder | remains of label

The 1945 Sandeman Vintage Port is an iconic expression of a historic vintage, crafted with precision and care by one of the most esteemed port houses in the Douro Valley. This wine is a tribute to resilience and excellence, produced in a year that remains legendary for its unparalleled quality.

In the glass, it exhibits a deep garnet hue with amber undertones, a visual testament to its age and refinement. The nose is profoundly complex, offering an intricate bouquet of dried black cherries, figs, and plum preserves, layered with aromas of roasted almonds, dark cocoa, and sweet spices. Hints of cedarwood, tobacco leaf, and orange zest lend sophistication and depth. …
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Price: £845.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port
In Neck

The 1945 Taylor Vintage Port is a magnificent wine, crafted by one of the most prestigious port houses in the world. Taylor’s, renowned for its unwavering commitment to quality and tradition, has been producing exceptional vintage ports since 1692. The 1945 vintage is a true benchmark, embodying both the historic excellence of Taylor’s and the extraordinary conditions of this legendary year.

In the glass, this vintage reveals a deep garnet core with brick-red edges, hinting at its decades of evolution. The nose is profoundly complex and captivating, offering a layered bouquet of ripe black fruits, dried figs, and plum preserves. …
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Price: £1,695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita Port in Gift Box
95 Points - Robert Parker

Quinta da Devesa 1944 Tawny Colheita Port.
We are delighted to exclusively bring you a piece of history. This was one of the earliest surviving vintages made by Quinta da Devesa after it was acquired by the Fortunato family (in 1941). The 1944 is made from grapes harvested in that year - when the world was at war. The casks have been carefully maintained by the family, ageing gracefully until it was bottled in 2022. The the current generation are delighted to be able to share this rare Port with you, its longevity a testament to the previous generations who put so much care and attention into its creation back in 1944. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 14 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1943 Quinta da Eira Velha Vintage Port is a remarkable and historic bottle, crafted during the height of the Second World War and now carrying over 80 years of patient cellar age. Quinta da Eira Velha, a prestigious Douro estate long associated with producing exceptional quality fruit for top vintage ports, has delivered in 1943 a wine that is both a testament to the resilience of the Portuguese wine trade in wartime and a shining example of the longevity and depth of great vintage port.

In the glass, it shows a deep amber-brown core with olive and gold highlights, reflecting its long maturation. …
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Price: £745.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1943 Quinta da Eira Velha Vintage Port is a rare and extraordinary bottle from one of the Douro Valley’s most respected estates, produced in the midst of the Second World War. Despite the global turmoil of the time, the Douro enjoyed a year of exceptional conditions, yielding grapes of remarkable concentration and balance. Quinta da Eira Velha, long renowned for supplying top-quality fruit to some of the finest Port houses, crafted a wine in 1943 that has stood the test of time, now offering a rich, mature expression of true vintage character.

In the glass, it presents a deep amber-brown core fading to golden-olive edges, a beautiful hallmark of long-aged Vintage Port. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Real Companhia Velha, Vintage Port 1943
Imported by Whitwham & Co. Wines

The 1943 Vintage Port from Real Companhia Velha, imported by Whitwham & Co. Wines, is a distinguished and rare vintage with significant historical value.
Real Companhia Velha is a renowned Portuguese wine company founded in 1756 by the Marquis of Pombal under the order of King José I, it is one of the oldest wine companies in Portugal.
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Price: £995.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Unlabelled

Feuerheerd’s was founded in 1815, by the German trader Dietrich Matthias Feuerheerd, who established his business in Oporto. In 1926 the company was sold to the Barros family and in 2007 to Quinta D. Matilde – Vinhos, Lda which is owned by some members of the Barros family. Feuerheerd’s became famous over the years for the quality of its wines, especially of its Vintage Port.
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Price: £845.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port In neck, badly chipped capsule, unlabelled

Declared by some shippers, despite the war, and in some cases declared and bottled in 1945 to celebrate Victory. First Vintage to be bottled exclusively in Portugal, rather than shipped in cask as was customary.

Little known, and production was small due to continued post-war restrictions, but well-cellared wines are still a pleasure.

James Suckling
critic
Vintage Port (book, Suckling, 1990)
source
1990
tasting note year
This is a silky, classy, elegant, mature Vintage Port with a complex character of fruit on the nose and palate. Medium red with a lighter edge, delicate fresh raspberry and currant aromas, medium-bodied, with silky, elegant fruit flavours, medium tannins and a very sweet finish. …
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Price: £1,495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita Port

The 1941 Kopke Port is a true rarity. Bright amber colour with a complex nose of dried fruits, suggestions of dried figs, nuts, almonds and hazelnuts. A harmonious whole, marked by delicious honey notes and a subtle touch of roasted peanuts. Rich and satin in the taste, reveals an excellent structure and a remarkable unctuosity. A powerful wine but also balanced and elegant with a singular persistent finish.

Exclusive to VWP - Just 18 bottles available for the UK market.

Colheita, or single harvest ports, are aged in the barrel. Contrast this with vintage ports which are aged in the bottle and only have a short drinking window after opening. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Finest Reserve Tawny Port

Bottled 1973.

Tawny Port is made from premium blends of wines, sourced from the best vineyards that have been aged for years in oak casks. This art of blending, more than a technique, is steeped in centuries of old traditions passed down from one generation to another, as the “house style” of each Port wine family company.


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. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Finest Reserve Tawny Port

Bottled 1992.

Tawny Port is made from premium blends of wines, sourced from the best vineyards that have been aged for years in oak casks. This art of blending, more than a technique, is steeped in centuries of old traditions passed down from one generation to another, as the “house style” of each Port wine family company.


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. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

White Port
50cl Bottle

Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port.

The grapes for this wine were being harvested when Europe was at war and the Battle of Britain was raging in the English skies. This beautiful rare port-wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 1940 harvest until bottling in 2019.

Tasting Notes:
The 1940 Palmer has a deep amber colour, reflecting extensive ageing. The nose is extremely complex with pronounced aromas of dried fruits (figs, dates, raisins), nuts (walnuts, almonds), honey, caramel, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), and subtle wood notes. On the Palate the Port is rich, velvety, and smooth with a full body. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 10 in Stock

Colheita Port in Gift Case
Limited Edition (Night)
97/100- Wine Enthusiast

1940 Kopke Single Harvest Tawny Port
The year is 1940, we are in the Douro valley,in the ancient Quinta de São Luiz. 1940 was a difficult year, but the quality of the berries suggested a long life for the wines of this harvest.Over the next decades and generations,there were many opportunities and sustained pressure to launch this nectar onto the market. The world changed and societies evolved. Despite all this, this wine was kept for 80 long years in a cellar that resisted time. But all good things come to those who wait. That patience, together with the terroir and the mastery of ageing wines in wood has transformed this wine into a unique experience. …
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Price: £749.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Colheita White Port in Presentation Case
Limited Edition (Day)
95/100 - Wine Enthusiast

Limited Edition | Only 200 produced.

VINIFICATION AND AGEING
Hand-picked at the optimum time, the grapes are then destemmed, crushed and converted into wine through a process of careful skin maceration and constant churning during fermentation aimed at producing white wines full of colour and structure, with enough phenolic compounds to support a long ageing in wood. This fermentation takes place in vats (lagares) until the right degree of sweetness (baumé) is achieved. At this point, grape brandy is added to create the final fortified wine. A wine of high quality, made from one single harvest. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Colheita Port, House of Hambleton
Unlabelled

A rare bottling of Cabral 1940 port. Bottled in the 1970's from cask.


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Price: £195.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Single Harvest Tawny Port

Graham's, the port company owned by the Symington family, has announced the release of a Single Harvest Port from 1940. The launch of the “extremely rare” Graham's 1940 Single Harvest pays tribute to three generations of master blenders, who have tended to the wine over eight decades.

This wine pays tribute to three generations of Master Blenders who contributed to its prolonged ageing in the cellars. Across eight decades, generations of Master Blenders have left their mark on this extraordinary 1940 Single Harvest Tawny Port.

As the first grapes of the 1940 vintage were being picked in the peaceful Douro Valley in late September, …
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Price: £995.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Livadia Red Port
Fortified Sweet Wine

Livadia Red Port 1940 is a remarkable and historic fortified wine from the legendary Massandra Collection, one of the most important and meticulously maintained wine cellars in the world. Bottled and stored under ideal conditions for decades, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a fortified wine with impeccable provenance and extraordinary age.

The 1940 Livadia Red Port displays the depth and character that only long maturation can achieve. On the nose, it offers an exotic array of dried fruits, figs, caramel, molasses and warm spices, supported by subtle notes of polished wood and antique library. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

Alupka White Port
Fortified Sweet Wine

Massandra Alupka White Port 1940 is an extraordinary historic fortified wine from the legendary Massandra Collection, renowned for producing some of the world’s most age-defying and characterful sweet and fortified wines. Stored for more than eight decades in the cool, stable conditions of the Massandra cellars, this 1940 release represents a rare opportunity to enjoy a piece of vinous history in exceptional condition.

The nose is remarkably expressive for a wine of this age, offering a complex tapestry of dried apricot, orange zest, honeycomb and toasted nuts. Subtle notes of antique wood, …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 10 in Stock