Palmer Port, 1968 Colheita Port

Colheita Port
50cl Bottle

Bottle size: 50 cl

ABV: 20%

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£159.00

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Description

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The 1968 Palmer Port Colheita is an exceptionally rare single-harvest Tawny Port, aged in seasoned oak casks for more than five decades. This venerable vintage offers extraordinary maturity, elegance and depth, making it a true collector’s piece and an unforgettable wine for marking special occasions. Drink now or enjoy over the next decade.

Tasting Notes:
Deep mahogany-tawny with golden highlights at the rim. The bouquet is richly evolved, with aromas of dried figs, dates, toasted walnuts, caramelised orange peel, coffee and warm spice. The palate is smooth and layered, showing flavours of toffee, raisin, almond and molasses in perfect harmony. Balanced by refreshing acidity, it retains vibrancy alongside its maturity. The finish is exceptionally long, nutty and complex, with lingering notes of dried fruits and fine oak.

Serving Tips & Storage
Colheita Ports are bottled ready to drink and require no decanting. Best served slightly chilled (12–14°C) to highlight aromatic freshness and complexity. This 1968 Colheita pairs superbly with roasted nuts, treacle tart, crème brûlée or mature cheeses. Once opened, the wine will remain in excellent condition for several weeks if stored upright in a cool place. Store unopened bottles on their side, in a cool, dark environment away from heat and light.

Palmer is an independent Port house with a reputation for producing traditional styles at outstanding value. Samuel Palmer, a late ancestor of the Van Zeller family – once owner of Casa de Malladas – was a maverick and a remarkable icon in the trade of high-quality Port shipped to England. Paying attention to every single detail, the Van Zeller family have carefully aged their wines in the highest quality oak casks to ensure that they mature these rare elixirs as Samuel Palmer once wanted them to be. Specialising in Colheitas, Tawnies and Aged Ports, Palmer sources its grapes from the Douro Valley’s schistous vineyards, crafting expressive, authentic wines that combine heritage with elegance.

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. Over time, it is natural that a little sediment will form at the bottom of a bottle of colheita Port wine. Once opened colheita Port should be stored in a fridge and should be consumed within 3 months. Colheita Ports do not require decanting and are best served at a temperature between 14 and 16°C.

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Condition

Excellent. Bottled 2019. Over time, it is natural that a little sediment will form at the bottom of a bottle of colheita Port wine.

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