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Vintage Port
High Shoulder | chipped capsule | good label

The 1945 Sandeman vintage. The 45 has a a tawny-ruby colour; raisined red fruit - looks longer than its age. On the palate there is some sweetness, surprisingly good acidity, refreshing, fruit that is now figs. Certainly mature - great finish. Tasted at The Don London Sandeman V20 tasting (VWP note)
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Mid-shoulder | Embossed chipped capsule | Good label

The 1945 Sandeman vintage. The 45 has a a tawny-ruby colour; raisined red fruit - looks longer than its age. On the palate there is some sweetness, surprisingly good acidity, refreshing, fruit that is now figs. Certainly mature - great finish. Tasted at The Don London Sandeman V20 tasting (VWP note)
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Upper Shoulder

Remarkably dark and well-preserved in color, this wine’s dark brick-garnet hue suggests a powerful, youthful wine. Complex aromas of flowers, mint, cherry and plum also carry hints of spice cake. On the palate, there’s ample spice, with plenty of power and tannin still evident on the long, long finish. Drink or hold.

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Price: £995.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1945 Warre is a legendary port from an exceptional year. These bottles were acquired from a close relative of the Symington family where they were well-cellared from original purchase.

From the Wine Spectator…'This is like a deliciously fresh bowl of fruit. Medium red-ruby with a garnet rim, a nose of cranberries and cherries, full-bodied, with sweet cranberry flavors and a lovely balance of round tannins. A wonderful glass of Port.' (Jan. 1989)

Broadbent
Variable notes, including one framboise-scented, (in 1964), one woody. Showing marvellously well at the 1989 tasting of '45s in Florida: beautiful colour, lively, lovely gradation. …
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Price: £1,100.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1945 Warre is a legendary port from an exceptional year. These bottles were acquired from a close relative of the Symington family where they were well-cellared from original purchase.

From the Wine Spectator…'This is like a deliciously fresh bowl of fruit. Medium red-ruby with a garnet rim, a nose of cranberries and cherries, full-bodied, with sweet cranberry flavors and a lovely balance of round tannins. A wonderful glass of Port.' (Jan. 1989)

Broadbent
Variable notes, including one framboise-scented, (in 1964), one woody. Showing marvellously well at the 1989 tasting of '45s in Florida: beautiful colour, lively, lovely gradation. …
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Price: £1,650.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1945 Warre is a legendary port from an exceptional year. These bottles were acquired from a close relative of the Symington family where they were well-cellared from original purchase.

From the Wine Spectator…'This is like a deliciously fresh bowl of fruit. Medium red-ruby with a garnet rim, a nose of cranberries and cherries, full-bodied, with sweet cranberry flavors and a lovely balance of round tannins. A wonderful glass of Port.' (Jan. 1989)

Broadbent
Variable notes, including one framboise-scented, (in 1964), one woody. Showing marvellously well at the 1989 tasting of '45s in Florida: beautiful colour, lively, lovely gradation. …
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Price: £1,650.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port

From the Wine Spectator…'This is like a deliciously fresh bowl of fruit. Medium red-ruby with a garnet rim, a nose of cranberries and cherries, full-bodied, with sweet cranberry flavors and a lovely balance of round tannins. A wonderful glass of Port.' (Jan. 1989)

Broadbent
Variable notes, including one framboise-scented (in 1964), one woody. Showing marvellously well at the 1989 tasting of '45s in Florida: beautiful colour, lively, lovely gradation. Very forthcoming indeed fairly forceful nose, brandy evident. A powerful wine with cockle-warming alcohol, crisp, lovely texture and elegance - for me the hallmark of Warre. …
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Price: £1,650.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1945 Warre is a legendary port from an exceptional year. These bottles were acquired from a close relative of the Symington family where they were well-cellared from original purchase.

From the Wine Spectator…'This is like a deliciously fresh bowl of fruit. Medium red-ruby with a garnet rim, a nose of cranberries and cherries, full-bodied, with sweet cranberry flavors and a lovely balance of round tannins. A wonderful glass of Port.' (Jan. 1989)

Broadbent
Variable notes, including one framboise-scented, (in 1964), one woody. Showing marvellously well at the 1989 tasting of '45s in Florida: beautiful colour, lively, lovely gradation. …
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Price: £1,650.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port Late Bottled in 1948

A very rare bottle from a wartime vintage.
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Price: £1,195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

J de Malliac Armagnac

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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

J de Maillac

A rare Armagnac from 1944
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Price: £590.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita Port, Single Harvest port

An outstanding 1944 Single Harvest Colheita port.

This 1944 Port from Kopke, the worlds oldest port house is a true rarity. There are no remaining stocks at Kopke and so these are some of the last bottles for sale.

This port has a bright amber colour with a brown-tawny halo. Elegant nose of dried fruits, well integrated with wood notes. Light and fragrant, with wonderful volume and structure. A wine with great freshness and multi-dimensional flavours. Delicate and persistent finish.

Colheita, or single harvest ports, are aged in the barrel. This is a contrast to vintage ports which are aged in the bottle and only have a short drinking window after opening. …
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Colheita Port

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Price: £325.00
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Colheita Port

This Real Vinicola is a Colheita port having been aged in barrels for most of its life prior to bottling.


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Price: £395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Aszu Essencia (Half litre, 50cl)

This 1944 Tokaji Aszu Essencia is a sweet wine of stunning concentration and complexity. A rich complex wine with incredibly deep concentration, bitter oranges, ginger, manuka honey aromas and flavours, but though super sweet it is perfectly balanced with succulent citrus acidity. Harmony, balance and depth are absolutely world class.

After the Essencia, the Aszú Essencia (often confounded with the Essencia) is the second highest quality level among Tokaj wines. Its preparation is the same as that for the Aszú, and it is produced only in excellent years. The quality level is not indicated anymore by the number of puttonyos. …
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Price: £299.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Armagnac

Baron de Lustrac is a small traditional éleveur specialising in fine old Armagnac vintages. Their extensive range is sourced from neighbouring estates in the Tenereze and Mas Armagnac regions and they keep an ageing and bottling chais near Magnan, in the Bas Armagnac region.

All Baron de Lustrac Armagnacs are aged in 420ltr oak barrels and sold as single vintages. The grapes used are all harvested from the one particular year, and will only be distilled if the conditions were particularly good. Perfect for big birthdays or as a special drink for the connoisseur as they truly are a fine example of the very best Armagnacs around. …
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Price: £995.00
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Harvey's Grand Champagne Cognac

Vintage 1943- landed 1963 - Bottled 1973

The colour is mahogany with coppery glints, the nose is extremely fine and complex, with a subtle scent of cedar and cigar box. These aromas are particular to very old Cognacs. Every mouthful exudes class, with a rich and intense delivery with echoes of cinnamon, orange peel, dry apricotand fruit cake. This is a must-have for Cognac collectors... or those who know how to appreciate a fine cognac!
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Price: £550.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Vintage Port

This incredibly rare 1943 vintage port is a star bright copper bronze colour with a bouquet of seared almonds, coconut and toffee. It is a sweet full bodied port with silky tannins and a very long finish.
This port company was founded by Roger Hooper. It was purchased by Real Companhia Vehlas in the early 1950s where it was run as an independent producer until 1971. The label was used until 2003.
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Price: £750.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Aszu Essencia (Half litre, 50cl)

This 1943 Tokaji Aszu Essencia is a sweet wine of stunning concentration and complexity. A rich complex wine with incredibly deep concentration, bitter oranges, ginger, manuka honey aromas and flavours, but though super sweet it is perfectly balanced with succulent citrus acidity. Harmony, balance and depth are absolutely world class.

After the Essencia, the Aszú Essencia (often confounded with the Essencia) is the second highest quality level among Tokaj wines. Its preparation is the same as that for the Aszú, and it is produced only in excellent years. The quality level is not indicated anymore by the number of puttonyos. …
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Price: £325.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Barthelemy Carrere Armagnac

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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Armagnac
In original wooden case

This rare 1942 vintage Armagnac is only available in strictly limited quantities.

Armagnac is the oldest spirit in the world, used as a medicine in former times it has been distilled and appreciated since 1411. The Owners of Baron de Sigognac, The Guasch family, have been in Gascony since the 12th century. They have owned the château at Bordeneuve since 1974 and are one of the region's largest courtier and negociant operations.

Once Armagnac is distilled the colourless spirit is aged in 420 litre oak barrels. It is here, in barrel, that the Armagnac leaches vanillins and tannins from the toasted oak which lend the spirit colour and flavour. …
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Price: £850.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port
Level in neck | Good label and capsule

A rare bottle of 1942 Vintage Port from Diez Hermandos.
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Price: £1,195.00
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Vintage Port - capsule damaged and rewaxed - good label and level

A very rare wartime vintage.


Provenance:
No Dow vintages were formally declared during the war.
However it was common practice for shippers to bottle a small quantity of port to lay down. There was a shortage of part in the UK in the late 50's and the wine society brought up all of the bin ends of mature port - including some 1940's undeclared port. This bottle originates from the wine society purchase.
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Price: £1,900.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Harvey's Grand Champagne Cognac

Vintage 1942- landed 1964 - Bottled 1973

The colour is mahogany with coppery glints, the nose is extremely fine and complex, with a subtle scent of cedar and cigar box. These aromas are particular to very old Cognacs. Every mouthful exudes class, with a rich and intense delivery with echoes of cinnamon, orange peel, dry apricotand fruit cake. This is a must-have for Cognac collectors... or those who know how to appreciate a fine cognac!
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Price: £650.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Vintage Port (in neck stained label)

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: £1,895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock