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1970 Wine and Port Vintage

Vintage Summary and Recommendations:


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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 55 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 for the last 55 years - 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

    Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

    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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    Price: £139.00
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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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    Price: £159.00
    Stock: 8 in Stock

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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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    Price: £139.00
    Stock: 40 in Stock

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    Calem Port, 1970

    Vintage Port

    From the excellent 1970 vintage, the Calem has a dense, even, opaque crimson colour, with a very rich, dark well of black fruit and floral aromas, with all sorts of mineral and delicately spicy nuances. On the palate this has a beautifully focused sweetness, with a supple, svelte quality of black fruits, that is pure and very long and silky through the mid palate. There are fine chocolaty tannins adding plush depth, and the spirit is nicely integrated. This wine has lovely balance too, with excellent length, emphasising the harmony and structure of the wine.
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    Price: £139.00
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    Cockburn Port, 1970

    Vintage Port
    Plain label

    The 1970 Cockburn is only just coming into full maturity. It is typical of the house: full-bodied, rich, alcoholic and spirited. The wine is meaty, chocolatey, spicy, full-bodied, big and powerful.

    Firm, mature appearance. Mature, meaty, earthy hue. Lovely texture. Still has firm acidity. Good mature flavours. Lots of structure still. Good length and pleasantly mature. 16.5/20 (Wine Doctor November 2004)
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    Price: £149.00
    Stock: 5 in Stock

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    Dow's, 1970

    Vintage Port

    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
    Stock: 3 in Stock

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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: £185.00
    Stock: 9 in Stock

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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
    Stock: 10 in Stock

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    Gould Campbell, 1970

    Vintage Port
    Plain label

    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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    Price: £149.00
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    Graham's Port, 1970

    Vintage Port
    Heavily bin soiled labels

    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: £185.00
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    Graham's Port, 1970

    Vintage Port

    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 bottled for Army and Navy Stores
    Labels bin soiled
    Excellent provenance

    *** 93 Points (Parker) ***

    "...a definite Bordeaux-like nose! Well defined, foursquare at first, opening up nicely with maraschino cherries, cloves, burnt wood/embers and bergamot, gaining intensity all the time in the glass. The palate is very harmonious and elegant. Fleshy, harmonious, seductive on the palate with allspice, nutmeg and ginger sprinkled over the viscous finish and finally, freshly rolled tobacco on the aftertaste. Good length, powerful like many of the 1970 ports continue to be. Superb. Drink now-2020+ Neil Martin Wine Journal Tasted September 2009.

    "The 1970 is a monumental vintage port and one of the greats of the vintage.
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    Price: £189.00
    Stock: 4 in Stock

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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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    Graham's Port, 1970

    Vintage Port

    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: £195.00
    Stock: 1 in Stock

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    Offley Port, 1970

    Vintage Port
    WAS £139 Early Bird Offer £99

    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: £99.00
    Stock: 41 in Stock

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    Ramos Pinto, 1970

    Ramos Pinto Vintage Port
    ***95 pts- Wine Advocate***

    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
    Stock: 9 in Stock

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    Rebello Valente Vintage Port, 1970

    Vintage Port

    Robertson Bros were the shippers behind this brand, which was once one of the most reputable, though, since a fine 1970, very little Vintage Port bears the name.

    **92 points Wine Spectator**

    Drink it alone for dessert. It is like a delicious piece of fruitcake. Medium red, with a roasted, chocolate, earthy nose, medium-bodied, with plenty of tannins and roasted, fruity flavours on the palate. Will improve. (1989)

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    Price: £119.00
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    Taylor Fladgate, 1970

    Colheita Single Harvest Port
    Includes Taylor's oak gift case

    Taylor’s has an extensive and enviable library of very old Ports and each year they release a 50 year old Single Harvest Port which represents the cream of their aged reserves.

    Often referred to as Colheitas, these single harvest Tawny ports are a far cry from vintage port with very slow and gentle ageing in oak casks creating ports of extreme aromatic complexity with delightfully mellow structure. And the 1970 Port vintage was of one outstanding quality - ideal growing conditions produced what is now a classic vintage - universally declared by all the major port houses.

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    Pale mahogany core surrounded by a broad pale gold rim with subtle olive highlights.
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    Price: £240.00
    Stock: 2 in Stock

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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
    Excellent Levels - damaged labels

    The 1970 Taylor's Vintage Port is a consistently high performer and rated as one of the best of the 1970 ports.

    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.
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    Price: £175.00
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    Taylor Fladgate, 1970

    Vintage Port
    White plain label

    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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    Taylor Fladgate, 1970

    Vintage Port
    Half Bottle

    The 1970 Taylor’s is one of the most iconic Vintage Ports of the 20th century, and in half-bottle format, it offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a perfectly mature expression of this legendary wine without opening a full bottle. Taylor’s is renowned for its depth, structure, and longevity, and the 1970 vintage captures the house style at its finest—powerful yet refined, with extraordinary cellaring potential that continues to impress over 50 years on.

    In the glass, this Port shows a deep amber-garnet hue with a bright, translucent rim. The nose is complex and beautifully evolved, offering aromas of dried black cherry, fig, orange peel, and violets, supported by secondary notes of cedarwood, roasted nuts, cocoa, and sweet pipe tobacco.
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    Price: £89.95
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    Warre's Vintage Port, 1970

    Vintage Port
    unlabelled

    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
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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: £149.00
    Stock: 23 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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