Sandeman
The famous image of "The Don" makes this the most well known brand of port in the world. The image was commissioned in 1928 by George Massiot Brown.
The company was founded in 1790 by George Sandeman, and today, his descendent another George Sandeman manages the brand. After a spell in the doldrums under Seagram the company has blossomed under the ownership of Sogrape. Under the stewardship of the head winemaker Luis Sotamayor the company has focused on quality and has produced some very good Vintage ports from 1997 onwards. The 2011 Vintage Port is outstanding. The recently released Quinta do Siexo (Single Quinta) bridges the gap in the range between the very good LBV's and the Vintage Port in years that are not declared.
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Sandeman, 1950
Vintage Port Embossed capsule | White plain label
Color: Dark tawny with some red left.
Nose: Sweet Christmas spices. Rich, round sugar. Turpentine.
Palate: Some tannins, edgy. On the dry side for Port (which is typical to me for Sandeman). Decent fruit.
Finish: Medium length. Finish seems younger than the Port's age.
*Glenn E. For The Love Of Port.com*
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Price: £595.00
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Sandeman, 1945
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
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Sandeman, 1945
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
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Sandeman, 1945
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
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Sandeman, 1935
Vintage Port, DOC Douro Very Top Shoulder, Excellent capsule, Good provenance
From the excellent 1935 Vintage, Bottled to commemorate George V Jubilee. The port is tawny with some red in colour. Showing little on the nose, perhaps some hints of concentrated redcurrant. Smooth and concentrated on entry; full bodied and with good weight. Blossoms beautifully in the mouth, develops and grows. Explodes on the aftertaste with huge fruit flavours dominating - mature and sweet. Incredible finish! An astonishing wine. After 5½ hours in the glass this had even developed hints of tannins!
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Price: £1,120.00
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Sandeman, 1935
Vintage Port, DOC Douro (OB) Very Top Shoulder, Chipped embossed capsule.
From the excellent 1935 Vintage, Bottled to commemorate George V Jubilee. The port is tawny with some red in colour. Showing little on the nose, perhaps some hints of concentrated redcurrant. Smooth and concentrated on entry; full bodied and with good weight. Blossoms beautifully in the mouth, develops and grows. Explodes on the aftertaste with huge fruit flavours dominating - mature and sweet. Incredible finish! An astonishing wine. After 5½ hours in the glass this had even developed hints of tannins!
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Price: £995.00
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Sandeman, 1934
Sandeman 1934, DOC Douro Mellor & Son- English bottled.
Reviews:
"Deep orange with a brown hue. Treacle and floral perfume on the nose, incredibly dense and intense albeit a little smelly. Dark brown sugar on the palate, with plums and damsons; dense and full-bodied. Deep flavoured aftertaste, big and burly and with an intense finish. Very impressive port."
The Port Forum
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Price: £895.00
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Sandeman, 1934
Sandeman 1934, DOC Douro Excellent label & level in Neck
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Price: £1,250.00
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Sandeman, 1934
Sandeman 1934, DOC Douro Neck label Bottled in 1936 by Findlater, Mackie & Co Ltd, Hove
It all started in 1790 when the 25-year-old son of a Scottish prosperous cabinetmaker asked for a 300£ loan from his father to set up as a wine merchant in London.
This ambitious young man was George Sandeman, the founder of Sandeman, who ended up establishing one of the world’s leading Port and Sherry wine businesses.
From early on Sandeman specialised in these two great Iberian fortified wines and, following a usual practice in those days, began trading not from own offices but from Tom’s Coffee house, on Birchin Lane, London. Business was agreed on a ‘gentleman’s word’ and George soon gained an impeccable reputation, characteristic of The House of Sandeman to today. …
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Sandeman, 1927
Vintage Port
Mid-high Shoulder.
This also did well in a blind tasting of '27s. It is a wonderful wine, with mature aromas of raspberries and roses, medium-bodied, with lovely, sweet, balanced fruit flavors and a long finish. Score: 92
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, January 1989
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Sandeman, 1924
Vintage Port, DOC Douro - Uk Bottled
Rare 1924 vintage from Sandeman.
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Price: £1,550.00
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Sandeman, 1920
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
The rare 1920 Sandeman Vintage Port has a "Modest red centre, very slightly cloudy. Lovely nose, attractive and mature; gentle, smokey fruit and very gentle spirit. Gentle on the palate, with soft, sweet raspberries with a bit of birch sap on the late palate. Fabulous development and complexity. Lovely strawberry jam, then a strong lime acidity that finally finishes with sticky strawberry. 93/100." AHB The Port Forum 2013.
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Sandeman, 1920
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
The rare 1920 Sandeman Vintage Port has a "Modest red centre, very slightly cloudy. Lovely nose, attractive and mature; gentle, smokey fruit and very gentle spirit. Gentle on the palate, with soft, sweet raspberries with a bit of birch sap on the late palate. Fabulous development and complexity. Lovely strawberry jam, then a strong lime acidity that finally finishes with sticky strawberry. 93/100." AHB The Port Forum 2013.
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Price: £1,695.00
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Sandeman, 1911
Vintage Port (Believed Sandeman), DOC Douro Coronation Vintage Port. Typical Sandeman bottle for the year and handwritten note on the label. Recorked by Whitwams in 1974.
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Price: £1,800.00
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Sandeman, 1911
Vintage Port (Harvey's bottling), DOC Douro.
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Sandeman, 1896
Vintage Port, DOC Douro - re-corked by Whitwams in 1975
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Sandeman, 1878
Vintage Port, DOC Douro Recorked by Whitwhams in 1990
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Sandeman, Non Vintage
Cask 33 Limited Edition Old Tawny Port
Sandeman’s Cask 33 is a single cask of Tawny Porto that is being launched to coincide with the celebration of Sandeman’s 225 years in 2015. The port includes wines of up to 70 years old that have been created by different generations of Sandeman master benders.
This release is a limited edition of only 685 bottles. The bottle design reproduces the style of those bottles originally used at the time of the founder in 1790 and are hand blown by one of Portugal’s last great artisanal bottle works.
Each year the winemaking team taste all the wines on the aging inventory, and when necessary, make adjustments in keeping with the house style. …
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Price: £895.00
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Sandeman, 2018
Late Bottled Vintage Port
***2023 Decanter Gold Award Winner***
Sandeman's Late Bottled Vintages are renowned for their quality and depth of character and have won numerous awards. This Port has been specially selected for a roundness of flavours. Deep ruby colour, almost opaque. Aroma of good intensity and complexity, slightly floral, with notes of bright red fruits, spices, curry, pepper, and some cocoa and chocolate, the result of good maturation and stoniness. It has good volume in the mouth, high-quality, well-polished tannins, well-integrated acidity, and notes of spices, pepper and curry. The finish is long-lasting.
Drink now, it's perfect with chocolate desserts, creamy cheeses or red fruit tarts. …
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Price: £23.95
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Sandeman, 1999
Vau Vintage Port in Magnum
1999 Sandeman Vau Vintage Port
🍷 A Landmark Vintage from a Pioneering Producer
The 1999 Sandeman Vau Vintage Port represents a bold evolution in Port winemaking. Launched as a modern expression of Vintage Port, the Vau Vintage range showcases Sandeman’s commitment to innovation without sacrificing tradition. The 1999 vintage, crafted from selected grapes from the esteemed Vau vineyard in the Douro, offers a glimpse into a unique approach — softer and more approachable in its youth, yet capable of aging gracefully.
🍒 Deep, Lush Fruit and Spicy Elegance
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Price: £89.00
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Sandeman, 1999
Vau Vintage, Douro
Last One- Special Offer £35
The 1999 Sandman Vau Vintage Port is deep red, opaque and inky with intense, fresh red fruit aromas. In the mouth it has rich plummy flavours with hints of strawberry supported by firm tannins giving a firm backbone and which will allow it to age superbly over several years. It is a superb match for desserts and mince pies.
Production method
Fermentation in stainless steel vats and in presses under controlled temperature, arrested through the addition of grape alcohol. Matured for 2 years in large used oak vats, bottled in 2nd year after harvest and aged in bottle since. Both dates appear on label. …
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Price: £35.00
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Sandeman, 1982
Vintage Port
“The 1982 will long be remembered for its rich colour and its intense grape aroma. It’s a firm, robust wine reminiscent of the 1966…”(David Sandeman). The 1982 Sandeman is now at its ideal moment of maturation showing great elegance and complexity. Very pleasant and at its optimum to be drunk.
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Price: £119.00
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Sandeman, 1975
Vintage Port Port Buyers recommendation Rewaxed
1975 was a declared vintage and the vintage ports have a lighter style. The 1975 Sandeman is well above average, represents good value and has a good provenance. It is a pale ruby colour. Morello cherries, black berries and liquorice on the nose which has a slightly roasted quality. Slightly treacle like on the palate, with notes of honey and mocha. A fairly light, sweet style at this point. Good medium-long finish. Will hold for a few more years" Dr T Carter notes from Sandeman V20 Tasting London 2014.
These bottles have been shipped to us by Sandeman from their cellars in Oporto where …
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Price: £99.00
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Sandeman, 1970
Vintage Port
From the excellent 1970 vintage, the Sandeman has only just reached full maturity. A pale garnet colour with a powerful bouquet of sweet fruit introduces the beautiful blend of chocolate, cherry, and jammy fruit flavours. A very enjoyable port.
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Price: £129.00
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Sandeman, 1955
Vintage port
Mid Shoulder level
The 1955 Sandeman Vintage Port is an exceptional wine from one of the Douro Valley’s most renowned producers. Founded in 1790, Sandeman is synonymous with quality and tradition, crafting ports that are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and longevity. The 1955 vintage, recognized as one of the finest of the 20th century, exemplifies Sandeman’s expertise and the extraordinary conditions of this historic year.
The 1955 Vintage
The 1955 growing season in the Douro Valley was marked by near-perfect weather conditions, resulting in a harvest of exceptional quality. This vintage produced wines with intense concentration, firm structure, and the capacity to age gracefully for decades. …
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Price: £345.00
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