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1970 Wine and Port Vintage

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Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 1970 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 1970 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!

n France, Bordeaux enjoyed a legendary vintage for both its dry wines and the sweet wines of Sauternes. The Burgundy vintage was also very good. Champagne, Alsace and the Loire Valley also enjoyed excellent years and many great wines were made. For the Rhône valley, the vintage was legendary particularly for southern Rhône reds.Italy enjoyed a spectacular year and both Piedmont and Tuscany produced rich, age-worthy wines. Port also experienced a legendary year – and many of the wines will still be drinking brilliantly now – as did neighbouring Spain, which also made many fine reds. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 56 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.






Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:

  • Quinta da Devesa 1970 White Colheita port
  • Barolo 1970 Cantine Prandi Last Library Stock
  • Chateau Climens 1970 Barsac 1st Growth – half bottle
  • Chateau Croizet Bages 1970 Pauillac 5th Growth Classification
  • Ramos Pinto 1970 Vintage Port

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    This Year in History: Fun Fact: Fast food restaurants serving hamburgers, fried chicken and French fries arrived in Britain and became popular during the 1970s.
    Eurovision Winner: Ireland with the song "All Kinds of Everything" by Dana
    Top Grossing Movie: Love Story
     
    Bordeaux: An outstanding vintage, against which others are often compared. The 1970 is the best vintage between the outstanding years of 1961 and 1982. Perfect weather led to huge crop that set a record at the time, but was also of a high quality across all regions. The wines generally have a dark colour, are fragrant, have full body and a richness of fruit. The wines produced are consistent and will continue to drink well for decades to come.
     
    Italian: The Italian 1970 wine vintage was an outstanding one for the wine regions of Tuscany and Piedmont. The 1970 wine vintage produced rich, structured, full bodied wines that are still drinking well today. In Tuscany the spring was unusually cold resulting in a late bud break. This was mitigated by a long hot summer which continued well into autumn. The producers took advantage to harvest late, obtaining very good sugar levels. The vintage was excellent for Chianti and Brunello. In Piedmont, it was a very good vintage obscured by legendary 1971 vintage. Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo all shine through.
     
    Portugal: The 1970 Port Vintage was universally declared as a vintage of outstanding quality. Ideal growing conditions produced what is now a classic, outstanding vintage. The 1970 port wines have great balance, good structure, and will age superbly for decades to come. Declared by all the major port houses, 1970 is one of the finest Port vintages - a bottle from this year would make a stunning wine gift for a birthday or anniversary.
     

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    Palmer Port, 1970

    Colheita Port
    50cl Bottle

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    The 1970 Palmer Port Colheita is a rare single-harvest Tawny Port, aged for over half a century in seasoned oak casks. From one of the most iconic vintages of the 20th century, this extraordinary Colheita displays remarkable depth, elegance and maturity. A true collector’s gem and a memorable wine for milestone celebrations. Drink now or savour over the next decade.


    Tasting Notes:
    Deep mahogany-tawny with golden edges. The bouquet is richly evolved, offering aromas of dried figs, dates, roasted chestnuts, caramelised orange peel and subtle notes of coffee and spice.
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    Palmer Port, 1970

    Colheita Port
    75cl Bottle

    Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

    The 1970 Palmer Port Colheita (75cl) is a rare single-harvest Tawny Port, aged for over half a century in seasoned oak casks. From one of the most iconic vintages of the 20th century, this exceptional Colheita offers extraordinary maturity, complexity and finesse. Presented in the traditional 75cl format, it is a perfect bottle for collectors and for celebrating life’s most special occasions. Drink now or enjoy over the next decade.


    Tasting Notes:
    Deep mahogany-tawny with golden highlights at the rim. The bouquet is layered and mature, with aromas of dried figs, dates, toasted walnuts, caramelised orange peel and hints of coffee and spice.
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    Quinta da Devesa, 1970

    White Colheita Port in Gift Box
    50cl Bottle
    93 Points - Robert Parker

    The Quinta da Devesa 1970 White Colheita Port is an exceptionally rare and luxurious example of long-aged white port—one that offers an extraordinary tasting experience shaped by over half a century of careful maturation in seasoned oak barrels. Bottled only when the wine has reached its peak balance and expression, this Colheita was aged at the Devesa estate’s hillside cellars in the Douro Valley under ideal oxidative conditions, allowing it to develop an astonishing range of flavors and aromas while maintaining freshness.

    In the glass, it displays a striking deep golden amber hue with subtle greenish olive tones, a hallmark of prolonged aging.
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    1970 Fonseca Vintage Port, 1970

    Vintage Port

    The 1970 Fonseca Vintage Port is an outstanding port from a classic vintage. The Fonseca 1970 is now fully mature, and is probably one of the finest glasses of port that you will ever taste. A wine of this quality will age superbly for many decades to come. A magnificent wine with abundant ripe fruit flavours and concentrated tannins. Perfect harmony and balance places this Port amongst the all-time greats.

    Robert Parker, renowned critic writes of this Port.... "... it excels in its magnificently complex, intense bouquet of plummy, cedary, spicy fruit and long, broad, expansive flavours. With its lush, seductive character, one might call it the Pomerol of Vintage ports.
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    Price: £245.00
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    Cockburn Port, 1970

    Vintage Port

    Cockburn, 1970
    Vintage Port

    The legendary 1970 vintage is widely regarded as one of Cockburn’s last great “classic” productions before stylistic changes later in the decade. Now over half a century old, it shows the remarkable longevity and depth that made Cockburn a benchmark house for robust, fruit-driven Vintage Port with a distinctive wild-berry character. Time has softened the once-powerful structure, replacing youthful muscle with refinement, harmony, and aromatic complexity.

    In the glass, the wine displays a deep tawny-garnet core with a lifted, mature nose of fig, cedar, rose oil, dried cherry, and warm spices.
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    Price: £159.00
    Stock: 12 in Stock

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    Croft Port, 1970

    Vintage Port

    1970 Croft Vintage Port

    The 1970 vintage stands among the great declared years of the 20th century for Vintage Port, producing wines of power, balance and remarkable longevity. Croft, one of the oldest Port houses, crafted a wine in 1970 that has matured gracefully over more than five decades, offering both richness and refined complexity.

    Tasting Notes:
    Now showing a deep tawny-garnet hue with a brick-coloured rim, the wine opens with an expressive bouquet of dried blackberry, plum and fig, layered with notes of cedarwood, tobacco leaf, walnut and subtle spice. On the palate it is full-bodied yet beautifully integrated, with softened tannins and a silky texture.
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    Price: £145.00
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    Dow's, 1970

    Vintage Port

    Dow’s, 1970
    Vintage Port

    The 1970 vintage in the Douro is widely regarded as one of the great declared years of the 20th century, producing Vintage Ports of structure, depth and remarkable longevity. Dow’s, long celebrated for its firm, dry style and powerful expression of fruit, produced a 1970 that has become a benchmark for the house.

    Dow’s vineyards at Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira are known for delivering concentrated, structured fruit, and the 1970 reflects the house’s hallmark character — restrained sweetness, impressive backbone and enduring ageing potential.
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    Price: £169.00
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    Dow's, 1970

    Vintage Port
    Unlabelled

    The Dow's 1970 Vintage Port is widely regarded as one of the standout wines from a legendary vintage. Over five decades since its bottling, it continues to impress with its depth, balance, and longevity.​

    In the glass, this Port exhibits a limpid garnet hue, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers a complex bouquet of red fruits, including strawberry and red currant, complemented by notes of cinnamon and subtle spice. On the palate, it presents a medium-sweet profile with flavors of fig, prunes, and molasses, supported by a lusciously creamy texture and well-integrated acidity. The finish is long and elegant, leaving a lasting impression.
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    Price: £159.00
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    Feuerheerd Port, 1970

    Vintage Port

    The 1970 Feuerheerd Vintage Port is a true gem from one of the Douro’s most celebrated vintages. Feuerheerd, founded in 1815 by the German merchant Dietrich Matthias Feuerheerd, is known for crafting classic, robust Ports that age gracefully for decades. While not as widely recognized as some of the major houses, Feuerheerd has long been respected among connoisseurs for its dedication to quality and traditional methods.

    The 1970 vintage itself is legendary, declared by most major Port houses. It produced wines of exceptional depth, structure, and longevity. After over five decades in bottle, this Feuerheerd has fully matured, offering an elegant expression of both vintage and house style.
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    Price: £165.00
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    Fonseca Port, 1970

    Vintage Port
    Imported and Bottled by Grants of St James

    An outstanding port from a classic vintage. The Fonseca 1970 is now fully mature, and is probably one of the finest glasses of port that you will ever taste. A wine of this quality will age superbly for many decades to come. A magnificent wine with abundant ripe fruit flavours and concentrated tannins. Perfect harmony and balance places this Port amongst the all-time greats.

    Robert Parker, renowned critic writes of this Port.... "... it excels in its magnificently complex, intense bouquet of plummy, cedary, spicy fruit and long, broad, expansive flavours. With its lush, seductive character, one might call it the Pomerol of Vintage ports.
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    Price: £195.00
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    Gould Campbell, 1970

    Gould Campbell Vintage Port 1970 is a bit of a hidden gem among vintage Ports. While Gould Campbell may not be as widely known as the likes of Taylor, Graham, or Dow, it has long enjoyed a loyal following for producing traditionally styled, full-bodied Ports with excellent ageing potential — and the 1970 vintage is no exception.

    The 1970 vintage overall is considered a landmark year, producing Ports with great concentration, structure, and longevity. Gould Campbell’s 1970 fits this profile well, typically offering a deep ruby-garnet color that has softened with age. On the nose, expect rich aromas of dark cherries, raisins, dried figs, tobacco, and warm spices like clove and cinnamon.
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    Graham's Port, 1970

    Vintage Port bottled for Army and Navy Stores
    Excellent provenance

    The 1970 Graham's Vintage Port is a classic and one of the most iconic wines produced by the house of Graham’s. The 1970 vintage is renowned as one of the best of the 20th century for Port wines, and Graham's expression of this year is particularly exceptional for its richness and longevity.


    Tasting Notes: Deep ruby color with a slight garnet edge, showing signs of maturity but still remarkably vibrant. Nose: A highly aromatic nose of ripe black fruits, such as blackcurrants and black cherries, intermingled with secondary notes of figs, prunes, and dates. There are also layers of leather, tobacco, and sweet spices like cinnamon and clove, alongside a slight floral touch of violets.
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    Price: £169.00
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    Graham's Port, 1970

    Vintage Port

    The 1970 Graham’s is a legendary Vintage Port from one of the Douro’s most consistently outstanding producers. Declared in an exceptional year, this wine has become one of the most celebrated Ports of the 20th century. Known for its lush, fruit-driven style, Graham’s 1970 is a benchmark for what mature Port can achieve — combining richness, depth, and graceful longevity.

    After more than five decades in bottle, the wine has developed an extraordinary bouquet. Aromas of stewed plum, black cherry, and dried fig unfold alongside notes of rose petal, walnut, cedar, and a touch of caramel. There's a signature Graham’s opulence to the nose, yet it's balanced by a subtle sense of freshness and lifted spice.
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    Price: £179.00
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    Offley Port, 1970

    Vintage Port

    1970 Offley Boa Vista Vintage Port

    A classic from one of the greatest declared vintages of the 20th century, this mature Port from Offley’s famed Boa Vista vineyard offers richness, elegance and remarkable longevity. A rare opportunity to experience a beautifully evolved wine from a legendary year.

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    Founded in 1737, Offley is one of the classic names of the Douro, known for combining tradition with accessibility. The Boa Vista vineyard, overlooking the river near Pinhão, is among Offley’s most historic Quintas and provides fruit for some of its finest Vintage Ports.
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    Price: £139.00
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    Quinta do Noval, 1970

    Vintage Port
    Damaged Berry Bros. and Rudd Label

    The 1970 Quinta do Noval remains a young, unevolved Port, graceful, youthful, and complex. The huge nose of liquorice, smoke, jammy black-cherry and cassis fruit is followed by a wine of seamless components, all super-packed with gorgeously pure fruit, yet the wine is not heavy or overbearing. There is a real sense of elegance to this Quinta do Noval.

    This Port has reached full maturity and remain there until 2030

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    Price: £129.00
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    Quinta do Noval Nacional, 1970

    Nacional- Vintage Port

    “This wine is a mysterious phenomenon, a magical wine produced in extremely limited quantities and only in a few years each decade. It is the expression of a terroir and confirms something that is for me a deeply held belief. The Nacional is great because of the grapes and where they come from, not because of anything particular that we do. It has a unique personality, an extraordinary intensity and, even after many years of ageing, retains an astonishing youthfulness.” Christian Seely

    The terroir: a small area at the heart of the Quinta do Noval vineyard planted with ungrafted vines and untouched by phylloxera, described as “attached to the soil of the Nation”.
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    Price: £1,895.00
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    Ramos Pinto, 1970

    Ramos Pinto Vintage Port

    From the outstanding 1970 vintage, the Ramos Pinto is a beautiful port. Excellent colour with a little red. On the nose jammy strawberries, spice, a hint of pepper and liquorice. On the palate, so beautifully smooth and in great balance, red fruit some violets. A long long finish. This is a beautiful wine.



    About Ramos Pinto

    Ramos Pinto is one of the oldest and most esteemed Port wine producers in Portugal's Douro Valley. Founded by Adriano Ramos Pinto in 1880, the company has a long history of crafting high-quality Port wines, particularly Vintage Ports.

    Ramos Pinto is known for its innovative approach to winemaking and marketing.
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    Price: £169.00
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    Taylor Fladgate, 1970

    Vintage Port
    Oporto bottled

    Taylor's 1970 Vintage Port reviews.

    99 points Wine Enthusiast
    This wine's dark garnet color with minimal bricking suggests a relatively youthful wine and this certainly could age longer, although it's also delicious now. Wonderfully complex floral and herbal scents easily move into deep, rich flavors of chocolate and cherries, sprinkled with a healthy dose of Douro minerality and spice. Drink or hold. (JC) (2/2007)

    98 points Vinous
    The 1970 Taylor's Vintage Port has a tight nose, youthful with notes of liquorice, raisin, boot-polish and lemongrass. It is well defined and displays a little more intensity than the 1963.
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    Price: £225.00
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    Taylor Fladgate, 1970

    Vintage Port
    Unlabelled, Embossed Capsules

    The 1970 Taylor’s Vintage Port is one of the most celebrated Ports of the 20th century—a legendary wine from a widely declared and universally admired vintage. Renowned for its immense structure, concentration, and ageing potential, this bottling epitomizes Taylor’s house style: firm, linear, and built for the long haul. Over five decades later, it remains a benchmark for mature Vintage Port and continues to impress those lucky enough to open a well-stored bottle.

    In the glass, the wine shows a deep garnet centre with a fading amber rim, offering immediate aromatic complexity. The nose is expansive and refined,
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    Price: £175.00
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    Taylor Fladgate, 1970

    Vintage Port

    The 1970 Taylor’s Vintage Port is one of the most celebrated Ports of the 20th century—a legendary wine from a widely declared and universally admired vintage. Renowned for its immense structure, concentration, and ageing potential, this bottling epitomizes Taylor’s house style: firm, linear, and built for the long haul. Over five decades later, it remains a benchmark for mature Vintage Port and continues to impress those lucky enough to open a well-stored bottle.

    In the glass, the wine shows a deep garnet centre with a fading amber rim, offering immediate aromatic complexity. The nose is expansive and refined,
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    Price: £185.00
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    Warre's Vintage Port, 1970

    Vintage Port
    Daveys of London Wine ta

    The Warre's 1970 Vintage Port, released to commemorate the house's 300th anniversary, is a distinguished example from one of the most celebrated Port vintages of the 20th century. This wine showcases Warre's signature style—elegant, floral, and refined—offering a compelling alternative to the more robust expressions from producers like Graham's or Fonseca.​

    Tasting notes highlight its deep garnet core with a subtle browning rim, indicative of its maturity. The nose is fragrant and perfumed, featuring aromas of violets and red fruits. On the palate, it delivers rich, voluptuous flavors backed by firm tannins, with a bitter-sweet dark chocolate concentration and a lingering plummy finish.
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    Price: £149.00
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    Warre's Vintage Port, 1970

    Vintage Port

    The Warre's 1970 Vintage Port, released to commemorate the house's 300th anniversary, is a distinguished example from one of the most celebrated Port vintages of the 20th century. This wine showcases Warre's signature style—elegant, floral, and refined—offering a compelling alternative to the more robust expressions from producers like Graham's or Fonseca.​

    Tasting notes highlight its deep garnet core with a subtle browning rim, indicative of its maturity. The nose is fragrant and perfumed, featuring aromas of violets and red fruits. On the palate, it delivers rich, voluptuous flavors backed by firm tannins, with a bitter-sweet dark chocolate concentration and a lingering plummy finish.
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    Price: £169.00
    Stock: 4 in Stock

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    Kopke, 1970

    Quinta St Luiz

    1970 Kopke Quinta de São Luiz Vintage Port



    Producer:

    Founded in 1638, Kopke is the oldest Port house and has a long tradition of crafting wines of elegance and longevity. The Quinta de São Luiz estate in the Douro Valley provides some of the house’s finest fruit, with old vines rooted on steep schist terraces overlooking the river. It is here that Kopke produces its most characterful Vintage Ports.



    Vintage:

    1970 is recognised as one of the great classic Port vintages of the 20th century, producing wines of exceptional structure, concentration, and ageing potential.
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    Price: £149.00
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    Messias, 1970

    Colheita Port
    Single Harvest Tawny Port
    Bottled in 1979

    The Messias colheita port from the excellent 1970 vintage has been aged in a barrel.

    The extended barrel aging has given this wine a complex fusion of dried fruit and cedar notes. On the palate the wine is smooth and full bodies with plenty nuts and sweet fruit on the palate, fine balance. A tremendous finish which goes on forever. There's no question about the quality on display here.
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    Price: £189.00
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    Borges, 1970

    Vintage port

    1970 Borges Vintage Port

    The 1970 vintage is widely regarded as one of the great classic declared years for Vintage Port, producing wines of structure, longevity and remarkable ageing potential. Over five decades on, the 1970 Borges Vintage Port offers a beautifully mature and characterful expression of this celebrated year.

    Tasting Notes:
    Deep tawny-garnet in colour with a brick-tinged rim, reflecting its long bottle evolution. The nose is layered and complex, revealing aromas of dried blackberries, fig and date intertwined with notes of walnut, cedarwood, tobacco leaf and sweet baking spice.
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    Price: £139.00
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