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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
Stock: 1 in Stock

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
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
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: £1,395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port Half Bottle 37.5cl

The 1947 Cockburn's Vintage Port is a standout wine from a year with limited vintage declarations, making it both rare and highly sought after. Cockburn's, along with a select few houses like Ferreira and Warre, chose to declare this vintage, which is celebrated for its elegance and complexity. The wine has a translucent ruby hue with noticeable bricking, indicative of its age and maturity. On the nose, it reveals a bouquet of floral notes, red berries, chocolate, and toffee, while the palate showcases sweet raisins, dried cranberries, and licorice root. These elements come together in a layered, balanced finish that highlights the wine's enduring craftsmanship. …
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Price: £185.00
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
Stock: 1 in Stock

Single Quinta Vintage Port

This is a special treat at the end of the evening. Murky copper coloured with a rich intense raisoned nose with bay leaf and hints of brandy butter and caramel. The palate is full and powerful but with a surprising freshness and lift. Dense and flavoursome with rich dark coffee, cloves, chocolate and toffee apple flavours. Absolutely lovely with endless length.


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Price: £1,295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage port

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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

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Price: £650.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

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
Stock: 1 in Stock

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

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: £375.00
Stock: 3 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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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port - Plain label.

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Price: £695.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

80 Year Very Very Old White Port, Douro
Presented in Devesa Wooden Gift Case
Special Offer | Save £100 | was £595 | Now £495 Offer ends 15th May

Quinta da Devesa 80 Year Aged White Tawny Port

After the release of the Very Very Old Tawny, Quinta da Devesa decided to pay a tribute to our founder José Fortunato Júnior, with a Quinta da Devesa Very Very Old White. This exclusive limited-edition wine comes from a very small number of casks that until this year have been exclusively reserved for the family; unique treasures from Antónia and José Fortunato Júnior’s legacy. Today Quinta da Devesa continues to be an independent family Port Wine producer and is honoured to share the experience of enjoying this special and unique wine with Port Wine aficionados all over the world. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

80 Year Very Very Old Tawny Port, DOC Douro
Presented in Devesa Wooden Gift Case
Special offer | Was £575 | Now £495 Offer ends 15th may

Quinta da Devesa 80 Year Aged Tawny Port

To celebrate their 80th anniversary, Quinta da Devesa decided to bottle for the first time this extraordinary and rare wine, a wine which has been matured and concentrated over decades in their Douro cellars. This exclusive limited-edition wine comes from a very small number of casks that have been exclusively reserved for the family; unique treasures from Antónia and José Fortunato Júnior’s legacy, the members of the family who originally acquired Quinta da Devesa in 1941. Today Quinta da Devesa continues to be an independent family Port Wine producer and is honoured to share the experience of enjoying this special and unique wine with Port Wine aficionados all over the world. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port
Unlabelled | High Shoulder

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
Stock: 1 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: £1,195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
In neck, Chipped capsule, Bin Soiled Label

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: £1,295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port.
Unlabelled, 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: £1,195.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port
Level very top shoulder, embossed capsule, fragile label

Renowned as one of the great Port producers, Fonseca's vintage wine is among the best in virtually every widely declared vintage. The house style is flamboyantly rich, even exotic, and the wines are usually sweeter and fuller in body than those from most other producers.

The 1945 Fonseca is a top wine from one of the top vintages of the 20th century, a hot year with low yield. In the glass, the gorgeous wine has bittersweet chocolate on the aroma as well as surprising fruit; a dollop of chocolate permeated the array of flavors while the tannic structure was richer and rounder than the Taylor ’48. …
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Price: £2,295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port In neck | good label | chipped capsule

The 1945 Graham’s Vintage Port is an iconic wine, representing one of the greatest vintages of the 20th century. Produced in the aftermath of World War II, this extraordinary port captures the resilience and artistry of Graham’s winemaking tradition, offering a rare and historic tasting experience.

In the glass, it displays a deep garnet hue with mahogany highlights, showcasing its remarkable evolution over the decades. The bouquet is complex and alluring, with layers of dried blackberries, plums, and figs interwoven with notes of toasted almonds, cocoa, and sweet spices. Subtle hints of cedar, leather, and orange peel add further intrigue and elegance to the aromatic profile. …
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Price: £1,695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock