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Vintage Port

A 1980 Ramos Pinto Port is also likely to be a fantastic choice. The 1980 vintage is highly regarded for port wines, and Ramos Pinto is a respected producer, so you're probably in for a treat.

Vintage ports from 1980 often display intense flavors of dark fruits, such as blackberry, plum, and cherry, along with notes of chocolate, spices, and sometimes even a hint of tobacco. These wines typically have a velvety texture and a long, satisfying finish.

A 1980 Ramos Pinto Port would be perfect for sipping on its own after a meal or paired with rich desserts like chocolate truffles or a flourless chocolate cake. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Tommasi
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £129 | Now £95

"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £95.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Conde de la Salceda Gran Reserva

A rare and distinguished Gran Reserva from the 1980 vintage. This mature Rioja offers a classic bouquet of dried cherry, cedar, tobacco, and earthy spice, with a smooth palate showing mellow red fruit, leather, and balsamic warmth. Elegant and fully evolved, with a long, savoury finish.
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Price: £75.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Nera
Clearance Offer | Was £69 | Now £35

Valtellina Superiore Sassella wines are made under the Valtellina Superiore DOCG, specifically from grapes grown in the village of Sassella. Sassella is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Grumello, Inferno, Maroggia and Valgella. Sassella is considered to be the finest of these, and the pinnacle of the Valtellina viticultural zone.
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Price: £35.00
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Francesco Fontana Alto Piemonte
Special Offer Was £69
Now £35

A Historic Nebbiolo Blend from Alto Piemonte
The 1980 Sizzano Francesco Fontana offers a rare and authentic glimpse into Alto Piemonte’s traditional winemaking. Sizzano is a historic DOC in northern Piedmont, where Nebbiolo (known locally as Spanna) is typically blended with smaller amounts of Vespolina and Uva Rara to create a more approachable, fragrant style. Francesco Fontana’s bottling embodies the rustic elegance and age-worthy character that this area is celebrated for.

A Vintage with Subtle Elegance
The 1980 vintage in northern Piedmont was cooler and more challenging, resulting in wines with higher acidity, moderate alcohol, and more delicate structure. …
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Price: £35.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Frescobaldi

Vino Santo has been made in Tuscany since at least medieval times, and was probably named 'holy wine' because of its use during the Mass. Antinori has been making vinsanto for centuries. A dessert wine bright yellow in colour with amber hues. Generous, complex aromas with hints of honey and dried fruit. A well-structured, pleasantly sweet and lingering flavour.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

Vintage Port

Please note that these bottles are Library stock from Warre's cellars in Oporto and have perfect provenance.

An outstanding 30 year old port just reaching full maturity. Reviews: Wine Spectator, October 1988 “Excellent Port from an overlooked vintage”. Malcolm Gluck, The Guardian, 23rd December 1995 “Overwhelmingly fruity and flowing. Beautiful, round and smooth. Quite exceptional”. WINE, December 2001 93 Points “The best colour thus far with a rich peppery nose and a meaty, complex long finish. Excellent”. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Published 2002 Four Stars (Very Good) “Best wine of the evening…Still very deep; fragrant; extraordinarily dense, figgy flavour and impressive, very dry finish”. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Ryst Dupeyron Reserve Joseph Millesime vintage Armagnac
50cl bottle

The Armagnac Joseph Millésime 1979 represents a distinctive snapshot of the 1979 harvest and the traditional methods of Armagnac production. With careful aging, it offers a rich and complex drinking experience that showcases the depth and character of the Armagnac region.

Tasting Notes
Expect flavours typical of well-aged Armagnac, such as prunes, figs, and apricots, spices like vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, nuts, and possibly floral or woody undertones. The specific profile can vary based on the conditions of the 1979 growing season and the aging process.

Serving & Food Pairing
Armagnac is traditionally enjoyed neat, allowing you to fully appreciate its complexity. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Giordano

Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region. This aristocratic red has its vineyards situated in the Langhe, on the right-hand side of the Tanaro river and extending from the area north-east of Alba to the communes of Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso. The dominant variety grown is Nebbiolo, but Dolcetto and Barbera also play a part. The vines are generally grown on limestone-rich marl soils. similar to the Tortonium soils of the Barolo and La Morra areas in Barolo. Similar to its more famous sibling Barolo, Barbaresco is made from 100% Nebbiolo and shares its cult status as one of the finest wines in the world. …
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Price: £139.00
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Montebello della Torre
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £119 | Now £79

Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region. This aristocratic red has its vineyards situated in the Langhe, on the right-hand side of the Tanaro river and extending from the area north-east of Alba to the communes of Barbaresco, Nieve and Treiso. The dominant variety grown is Nebbiolo, but Dolcetto and Barbera also play a part. The vines are generally grown on limestone-rich marl soils. similar to the Tortonium soils of the Barolo and La Morra areas in Barolo. Similar to its more famous sibling Barolo, Barbaresco is made from 100% Nebbiolo and shares its cult status as one of the finest wines in the world. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pelissero Luigi
Special Offer Was £139
Now £99

A Traditional Barbaresco from a Respected Artisan
The 1979 Barbaresco Pelissero Luigi offers a rare opportunity to experience the elegant, long-lived style of traditional Barbaresco. Pelissero Luigi is a family-run estate known for its dedication to classic Nebbiolo, crafting wines that emphasize purity, finesse, and a deep respect for the Langhe terroir. This bottle reflects the estate’s understated approach and commitment to authentic expression.

A Vintage of Classic Balance
The 1979 vintage in Piedmont was marked by moderate conditions, producing wines with balanced ripeness and lively acidity. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 20 in Stock

Giordano
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £159 | Now £75

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £75.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Verdelho Vintage Madeira
Gold Medal & "Madeira Trophy" - IWSC
150cl Magnum Bottle in Individual Box
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A rare vintage Madeira wine from Blandy’s, this 1979 Verdelho offers medium-dry complexity, perfect for collectors and fine wine enthusiasts.

Tasting Notes:
This distinguished 1979 vintage from Blandy's presents a captivating amber-bronze hue. The nose offers an intricate blend of toffee, dried apricot, mango, and roasted pineapple aromas, complemented by subtle smoky undertones. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of gentle sweetness and vibrant acidity, leading to a prolonged, nutty finish with hints of walnut skin and brush strokes.

Serving & Food Pairing:
Decanting will help remove any deposit that may have occurred in bottle over time. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Cavit, CABERNET
*** MAGNUM BOTTLE ***

Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Bandut
Clearance Offer | Was £79 | Now £35

A Rare Mature Italian Cabernet
The 1979 Cabernet Bandut offers a rare glimpse into the early days of international varietal experimentation in Italy. While most Italian reds are historically based on native grapes, a few producers in the northeast regions, such as Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto, began producing Cabernet-based wines in the mid-20th century, often in small, artisanal quantities. Bandut’s 1979 bottling reflects this pioneering spirit, showcasing an old-world interpretation of Cabernet with a distinctly Italian touch.

A Vintage with Classic Character
The 1979 vintage in northern Italy was moderate and balanced, producing wines with good acidity, moderate alcohol, and refined fruit expression. …
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Price: £35.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Château Cormeil-Figeac is a family-owned estate located in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. Situated between the renowned Châteaux Figeac and Cheval Blanc, the estate benefits from an exceptional terroir. Currently managed by the fourth generation of the family, Victor and Coraline Moreaud, the vineyard spans approximately 10 hectares with vines averaging 45 years of age. The vineyard is planted with 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc.

Tasting Notes:
Expect a garnet coloured wine with aromas of red berries (cherry, raspberry), dried herbs, earthy notes, hints of cedar and tobacco. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

St Estephe 5th Growth Classification
Magnum

Château Cos Labory, a fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux's Saint-Estèphe appellation, has a history of producing robust and age-worthy wines. The 1979 vintage experienced a cool growing season, leading to wines that were initially graceful and well-balanced but have since declined, often exhibiting lean tannins and diminished fruit. ​


After over four decades, the 1979 Château Cos Labory may present pronounced earthy and leathery notes, with a reduced fruit presence. Proper decanting is recommended to separate any sediment and to allow the wine to breathe, potentially unveiling subtle nuances that have developed over time. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

1979 Château Croizet-Bages – A Mature Pauillac from a Classic Era
Château Croizet-Bages, a fifth-growth estate in the Pauillac appellation, is known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon-led wines that offer a more approachable and elegant expression of the region. The 1979 vintage in Bordeaux was a moderate to good year, producing wines that were medium-bodied, well-structured, and capable of aging for several decades. While overshadowed by the more powerful 1978 and 1982 vintages, 1979 Bordeaux wines have proven to age gracefully, particularly from well-regarded estates.

Now at over 40 years of age, …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 12 in Stock

Sauternes
Sweet White Wine

The 1979 Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes, a Premier Cru Classé from the Sauternes appellation, exemplifies the estate's commitment to producing refined and age-worthy sweet wines. Crafted predominantly from Sémillon, with smaller proportions of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, this vintage reflects the favorable conditions of the 1979 harvest, which allowed for the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), essential for the concentration and complexity characteristic of Sauternes wines.

In the glass, the 1979 La Tour Blanche displays a golden yellow hue, indicative of its maturity. The nose reveals an intense exotic expression with notes of pineapple, …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Lynch-Moussas, a fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation, has a storied history dating back to the 18th century. The 1979 vintage, while not among the most celebrated years in Bordeaux, offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of this estate's wines over the decades.​

Specific tasting notes for the 1979 Château Lynch-Moussas are scarce, reflecting the vintage's overall modest reputation. However, given the wine's age, it's likely to exhibit tertiary aromas such as leather, tobacco, and earthy notes, with softened tannins and a harmonious palate. It's important to note that individual bottle conditions can vary, especially with wines of this age. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Graves Blanc Clearance Offer | Old Branding Was £89
Now £30
Excluded from guarantee

A Rare Mature White Bordeaux
The 1979 Château Malartic-Lagravière Graves Blanc offers a fascinating opportunity to taste an aged white Bordeaux from one of the few classified estates in the Graves region. Known today for both its elegant reds and whites, Malartic-Lagravière has a long history of producing mineral-driven, structured wines that can age gracefully under the right conditions.

A Vintage with Classic Character
The 1979 vintage in Bordeaux was cooler and more traditional, yielding whites with bright acidity and delicate fruit rather than overt opulence. For Graves Blanc in particular, this vintage emphasized freshness and minerality over richness, allowing for the development of subtle tertiary aromas with long aging. …
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Price: £30.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

M. Mascarello

A native black grape variety of Northern Italy grown almost exclusively in the provinces of Cuneo and Alessandria in Piedmont. It is relatively easy to cultivate, although it is susceptible to fungal diseases. It ripens before Barbera and Nebbiolo and is often grown in high north-facing sites which would be unsuitable for Nebbiolo. The finest Dolcetto wines come from grapes grown on soils rich with white marls, especially those found on the right bank of the River Tauro. The wines generally are low in tannins and acidity and are usually fruity and fragrant, often with hints of almonds.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Colli Novaresi
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £89 | Now £55

A Rare Nebbiolo Blend from Alto Piemonte
The 1979 Fara Colli Novaresi offers a unique opportunity to experience an aged expression of Nebbiolo from one of Piedmont’s lesser-known but historically significant denominations. Fara, situated in the northern hills of Piedmont, produces wines that typically blend Nebbiolo (locally known as Spanna) with Vespolina and Uva Rara. These wines are admired for their aromatic finesse, bright acidity, and elegant structure — qualities that allow them to age gracefully for decades.

A Vintage with Classic Balance
The 1979 vintage in northern Piedmont was marked by moderate, even conditions, resulting in wines with refined tannins, balanced fruit, and good natural acidity. …
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Price: £55.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Frei Joao - Reserva, Bairrada - MAGNUM

Caves S. Joao, established in 1920, became a dominant force in Portuguese wine making in the early 20th century with their houses Porta dos Cavaleiros in Dao and Frei Joao in Bairrada. Given the shifting trends in consumer preferences, Bairrada and Dao fell to obscurity in the 1990s when critical influence drove the demand for bigger, extracted, warmer climate wines. As in all things, however, what comes around goes around! Sure enough, 20 years later savvy consumers and food-conscious sommeliers are looking for finesse and freshness and heading back to Bairrada and Dao. Wines that when young had a vegetal character, …
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Price: £149.00
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d'Asti, Az. Agr. Sperimentale
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £99 | Now £55

The Grignolino wine have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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Price: £55.00
Stock: 1 in Stock