1975 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: 
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A bottle of wine or Port from 1975 is an exceptional 50-year-old gift, perfect for birthdays or anniversaries, celebrating both the rich flavors of a vintage year and the cultural highlights of an unforgettable era. The 1975 vintage saw favorable conditions in Bordeaux and Italy, yielding fine wines, while Portugal produced some excellent Ports. Beyond wine, 1975 was a milestone year in culture: films like Jaws and Monty Python and the Holy Grail captivated audiences and left a lasting impact on cinema. In music, Queen’s A Night at the Opera dazzled listeners with the groundbreaking "Bohemian Rhapsody," while David Bowie explored new sounds with Young Americans, blending rock with soul. A wine or port from this vintage offers not only a taste of history but a nostalgic connection to a remarkable year in cultural evolution. A 1975 wine or Port would make a fabulous 50 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
This Year in History: A vintage year in more ways than one! Here’s what was happening when this wine was born:
- A young duo named Bill Gates and Paul Allen started a little company called Microsoft.
- “Jaws” hit the big screen and scared everyone out of the water.
- Queen was rocking the charts with Bohemian Rhapsody.
Bordeaux: The 1975 Bordeaux vintage faced challenging weather, resulting in mixed quality. A wet spring and cool, rainy August caused uneven ripening, and harvest rains further impacted grape quality, leading to reds that generally lack the concentration and aging potential of stronger vintages. However, in Sauternes, conditions favored the development of noble rot, producing richly concentrated sweet wines with good aging potential. While most reds from this year are less ideal for long-term cellaring, some top producers crafted structured wines that remain enjoyable today.
Italian: The 1975 vintage in Tuscany is widely celebrated, especially for Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. Ideal weather conditions produced wines with excellent structure, depth, and aging potential. Chianti displayed remarkable balance, while Brunello di Montalcino offered richness and longevity, with some bottles still shining today. This vintage remains a benchmark for collectors seeking age-worthy Tuscan wines.
Meanwhile, Piedmont’s 1975 vintage struggled with challenging weather, affecting grape quality and aging potential. Barolo and Barbaresco wines from this year generally lacked the depth of top vintages, though some producers achieved good structure, showcasing the resilience of Piedmont’s winemakers.
Portugal: The 1975 vintage port declaration came shortly after the 1974 revolution. Under pressure of nationalisation, the port shippers were keen to show what was possible after a run of weak vintages. Whilst the ports are not in the same league as the other 70's declarations like the 1970 or the 1977, they have stood up well and represent a superb quality vs price ratio. Recent tastings have demonstrated that the best are elegant and a pleasure to drink. The wines are now fully mature, with the top producers producing good '75s that will grow old gracefully. They are elegant, fruity and well balanced but not big. A port from 1975 would make an excellent 50 year old wine gift for a birthday or anniversary.
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1975 Royal Oporto Colheita Port, 1975
Colheita Port in Presentation Decanter
Special Offer Was £159
Eartly Bird Offer Now £139
The 1975 Royal Oporto Colheita Port is a timeless port wine of elegance and complexity crafted by Real Companhia Velha, one of Portugal’s most historic and prestigious wine houses. "Colheita" signifies a tawny port from a single harvest, aged in wooden casks for decades to develop exceptional depth and character. After a half a century of maturation, this unique premium port offers a truly refined drinking experience.
Tasting Notes:
This luxurious tawny port boasts a mesmerising amber hue, exuding captivating aromas of dried figs, raisins, and toasted almonds, beautifully intertwined with caramel, toffee, and delicate spice. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Burmester, 1975
Colheita Port in Gift Tube
95 Points - CellarTracker
Was £149
Special Offer £129
The 1975 Burmester Colheita Port is an exceptional cask-aged port from a single harvest. This vintage has received excellent reviews, with a critic score of 95/100 on CellarTracker, making it a top-tier port from this year.
Tasting Notes
Rich and mature port wine with a lovely amber hue. Intense and complex aroma, featuring notes of English cake, raisins, dried figs, toasted almonds and a hint of truffle and tea. On the palate, it is delicate, smooth and velvety, wonderfully balanced, with flavours of caramel, Muscovado sugar and walnuts, balanced by fresh orange and lemon acidity. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 11 in Stock
Maynard's Port, 1975
Colheita Port in Decanter
Exclusive to VWP
The 1975 Maynard’s Colheita Port is a beautifully aged single-harvest tawny, matured in seasoned oak casks for decades before bottling. Colheita Ports differ from Vintage Ports in that they spend extended time in barrel rather than bottle, developing extraordinary complexity, softness, and layered depth. This 1975 expression reflects nearly half a century of careful maturation, offering a taste of history in every glass.
In the glass, it shows a glowing amber-brown hue with olive-green tinges at the rim — a signature of long barrel aging. The nose is intensely aromatic, bursting with dried fruits, roasted nuts, orange marmalade, and hints of vanilla, old leather, and exotic spices. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 17 in Stock
Maynard's Port
50 Year Old Tawny Port in Decanter
Exclusive to VWP
WAS £149 Early Bird Offer £119
The Maynard's 50 year old tawny is our latest addition to our 50 year old Port line-up. Maynard's is renowned for its excellent quality at outstanding value and this 50 year old gem is no exception! This is also a UK exclusive for VWP.
Named after the first established English Port wine shipper in Oporto, Walter Maynard, this aged Port has been blended from historic stocks of tawny Port to give an average age of 50 years and is released under the new 50 year old tawny Port category.
Presented in a decanter, this is a powerful port with complex nuttiness aromas in harmony with spicy notes, warm roasted coffee and cinnamon hints from the long contact with oak wood during the ageing process. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 50 in Stock
Palmer Port
50 Year Old Tawny Port
The Palmer 50 Years Old Aged Tawny Port belongs to the exclusive and rare type of blended tawny port with age indication. The quantities produced are of course, very small. VWP are exclusive importers of the Palmer 50 Tear Tawny.
Tasting Notes :
The Palmer 50 Year tawny is the premium Port blended by legendary wine-maker Alvaro Van Zeller from his best stocks of aged tawny blend to give an average age of 50 years. The 50-year category was approved in 2022.
The Palmer 50 Year old has a concentrated dark tawny colour with green highlights that show around the rim of the glass. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 30 in Stock
Palmer Port, 1975
Colheita Port
50cl Bottle
Exclusive
The 1975 Palmer Colheita Ports are single-vintage Tawny Ports. They are aged in wooden barrels for a minimum of seven years, but a 1975 Colheita would have undergone several decades of maturation, resulting in a deeply complex and nuanced wine.
Tasting Notes:
1975 Palmer is now a n oak colour reflecting its great age and time in barrel. On the nose there is a rich bouquet with pronounced notes of dried fruits (such as figs, dates, and apricots), nuts (especially almonds and walnuts), caramel, and toffee. There are also subtle hints of spices, vanilla, and even a touch of smokiness from the long barrel aging. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 10 in Stock
Palmer Port, 1975
Colheita Port
75cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine & Port.
The 1975 Palmer Colheita Ports are single-vintage Tawny Ports. They are aged in wooden barrels for a minimum of seven years, but a 1975 Colheita would have undergone several decades of maturation, resulting in a deeply complex and nuanced wine.
Tasting Notes:
1975 Palmer is now a n oak colour reflecting its great age and time in barrel. On the nose there is a rich bouquet with pronounced notes of dried fruits (such as figs, dates, and apricots), nuts (especially almonds and walnuts), caramel, and toffee. There are also subtle hints of spices, vanilla, and even a touch of smokiness from the long barrel aging. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Quevedo
50 Year Old White Port
96/100 Points -REVISTA DE VINHOS
Indulge in the captivating bouquet of this 50-year-old White Port, with an intense and complex aroma of spices, dates, and nutty undertones, complemented by a zesty citrus profile and subtle hints of brown sugar. On the perfectly balanced palate, flavors of nuts, caramel, and creme brulee are carried through to a long and zesty finish. Meticulously crafted from a blend of different varieties and aged for an average of 50 years, this wine is a true masterpiece.
COLOUR
Dark Amber with green edge.
AROMA
The aroma of this wine is highly intense and complex, showcasing a blend of spices, dates, and nutty undertones that intermingle with notes of candied fruits. …
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Price: £269.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa
50 Year Old White Port in Gift Box
97 Points - PLATINUM - Decanter 2024
The Devesa 50 White Port is not merely a wine; it is a symphony of flavours, a celebration of nature's artistry, and a tribute to the passage of time. Let each sip transport you to the heart of the Douro Valley, where every vine has a story, and every bottle holds a masterpiece.
Tasting Notes
The aroma rises bouquet of dried apricots, toasted almonds, and whispers of honey, each scent a verse in this poetic saga. On the palate, it unfolds with a grace that only time can bestow—silky layers of caramel, citrus zest, and a lingering finish that echoes the warmth of the sun-soaked earth. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 41 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa
50 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Box
The Quinta da Devesa 50-Year-Old Tawny Port is the pinnacle of aged tawny from this respected Douro Valley estate—an extraordinary wine representing half a century of meticulous barrel aging and masterful blending. Crafted from traditional indigenous varieties including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Tinto Cão, this tawny has matured slowly in old oak casks under the watchful care of generations of winemakers. The result is a wine of remarkable depth, finesse, and historical resonance.
In the glass, the wine presents a deep amber-brown core with olive-green reflections at the rim, a visual hallmark of its exceptional age. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 56 in Stock
Messias, 1975
50 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Box
96 points - Revista de Vinhos
The Messias 50 Year Old Tawny Port was crafted to showcase the expertise of the producer and celebrate a significant milestone, offering Port enthusiasts a rich and memorable tasting experience.
Tasting Notes:
Messias 50 years old is a Tawny Port wine is a mellow, rich, subtle Port wine. It stands out for its remarkable balance of honeyed notes of citrus jam, marmalade and very delicate acidity with floral hints, highlighting notes of orange blossom and caramelized orange peel.
Serving & Food Pairing
Tawny Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. Best enjoyed slightly chilled at 12-13ºC they will work wonders if pairing with treacle tart, crème brulee or nut based desserts, like hazelnut praline. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 10 in Stock
Messias
50 Year Old White Port in Gift Tube
50cl Bottle
This 50 Year Old White Port is a captivating gem with a amber hue that hints at its age and complexity. The nose is an intricate tapestry of aromas, where toasted nuts and caramelized orange peel intertwine with hints of honey and a subtle note of dried apricot. On the palate, it offers a rich, luxurious experience with flavours of roasted almonds and golden toffee, balanced by a vibrant acidity that keeps it refreshingly lively. The finish is long and sumptuous, with a velvety smoothness that leaves a lingering impression of sweet spice and warmth. This port is a masterful blend of age and elegance, perfect for savouring slowly and enjoying its depth and sophistication. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Messias, 1975
Quinta Cachao Vintage Port
The 1975 Quinta do Cachão Vintage Port is a notable expression of Port wine from the Douro Valley, specifically crafted from grapes grown at the Quinta do Cachão estate by Messias. This Port exemplifies the craftsmanship and tradition of Douro Valley winemaking, highlighting the estate’s dedication to quality and the unique characteristics of its terroir.
Tasting Notes
The medium brick colour with slight garnet hues reflects its age and maturity. On the nose aromas of ripe dark fruits such as blackberries, plums, and cherries, possibly with hints of dried fruits like figs and dates. …
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Price: £175.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas
50 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Tube
97 Points James Suckling
Special Offer Was £275
Now £195
Offer Ends 31st October
This 50 Year Old Tawny Port is an exquisite and rare port, representing the pinnacle of aged tawny port. Produced by Quinta das Carvalhas, one of the most prestigious estates in the Douro Valley, this port is known for its remarkable complexity, depth, and refinement.
Tasting Notes
Deep amber with mahogany highlights and a subtle greenish hue, indicating extensive aging. Its aroma is complex, with notes of dried fruits, caramel, toffee, butterscotch, spices, vanilla, aged oak, roasted coffee, and dark chocolate. The palate is smooth and full-bodied, with layers of flavours including dried fruits, caramel, honey, spices, nutmeg, cinnamon, and toasted almonds. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 8 in Stock
Berry's Own Selection, 1975
Quarles Harris Port
Shipped by Quarles Harris- Bottled by Berry Bros.
Quarles Harris is one of the oldest names in Port, founded in 1680 and now part of the Symington Family Estates (alongside Graham’s, Dow’s, and Warre’s). Though lesser known than its sister houses, Quarles Harris often delivers excellent value, using the same top vineyards and winemaking expertise.
Now fully mature and at its peak, the 1975 Quarles Harris shows a tawny-brick hue with an amber rim. The nose is soft and evolved, offering notes of dried figs, walnuts, cedar, and a touch of orange peel. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied, with a silky texture, subtle sweetness, and flavours of toffee, caramelised fruit, and spice. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Cockburn Port, 1975
Vintage Port
The 1975 Cockburn's Vintage Port is a mature wine that has developed a rich and complex profile over the decades. Tasting notes highlight a prominent nose featuring chocolate oranges and marmalade, complemented by a subtle hint of rose perfume. On the palate, it presents a slightly hollow entry that gradually unfolds into flavors of ripe fruit and bitter orange. The finish is characterized by a touch of heat, settling into a soft and sweet length reminiscent of red licorice.
The 1975 vintage in the Douro Valley was notable, with most shippers declaring it a good year, producing attractive and elegant Vintage Ports. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Croft Port, 1975
Vintage Port- MAGNUM
A Magnum of Prestige
The 1975 Croft Vintage Port in Magnum is a statement of triumph and rarity. Crafted from a standout vintage in Portuguese winemaking, this 1.5 L format carries added prestige and presence. With over 45 years of maturation, the wine exhibits a deep garnet hue that still glimmers when held to the light—an elegant testament to both its celebrated vintage and the superior care of a larger-format bottle.
Aromatics That Captivate
Upon pouring, the nose is immediately drawn in by a rich tapestry of aromas: dark cherry and plum preserve, cassis, and blackberry mingle with notes of cedar, tobacco, and forest floor. …
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Price: £245.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Graham's Port
50 Year Old Tawny Port
100 Points Richard Mayson - World Of fine Wine
The Grahams 50 year old Tawny has a captivating deep orange-brown hue, framed by a dark walnut base and a pale green rim. It has complex aromas with layers of orange blossom, fruitcake and butterscotch, creating a balanced and concentrated sensory experience. The mouthfeel is substantial, rich and creamy with vibrant acidity, enchanting notes of seasoned wood, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and a lingering finish that endures on the palate.
Charles Symington, Graham’s Head Winemaker and Master Blender, selected two main components for the 50 Year Old blend. The first is a wine from 1969 known as 'CAS Reserve', which was originally set aside by Peter Symington to mark Charles’ birth, giving the wine his initials. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Offley Port, 1975
Vintage Port
The 1975 Offley Boa Vista is a fascinating and rare single-quinta Vintage Port from a challenging yet underrated year. While 1975 was not universally declared, some producers—like Offley—bottled wines from specific estates such as Boa Vista that showcased individual vineyard character and the potential for long-lived, elegant Port. This wine is now fully mature and offers a glimpse into the more restrained and nuanced side of vintage Port from the mid-1970s.
On the nose, it displays delicate, evolved aromatics of dried cherry, orange peel, walnut, and soft baking spices. Secondary notes of leather, old wood, and sultana mingle with floral hints and a touch of balsamic complexity. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Quinta do Noval
Quinta do Noval 50-Year Old Tawny Port
In Gift Case
Quinta do Noval 50-Year-Old Tawny Port
After fifty years of meticulous ageing in seasoned oak barrels, this extraordinary Tawny Port has evolved into a wine of rare depth, complexity, and purity. The prolonged maturation process, under the constant care of the Quinta do Noval technical team, results in a profound sensory experience, crafted for the sophisticated connoisseur who seeks the exceptional.
Winemaking & Terroir
This Port is made exclusively from grapes grown in Quinta do Noval, Vale de Mendiz, in the heart of the Douro Valley, using a traditional multivarietal field blend. Key grape varieties include Touriga Nacional, …
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Price: £385.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Quinta do Noval Nacional, 1975
Vintage Port
The 1975 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port is considered one of the rarest and most exceptional Ports. It comes from a very small, un-grafted vineyard plot and is known for its immense concentration, depth, and complexity. The 1975 vintage is mature, offering layers of dark fruit, spice, and leather with hints of dried figs, tobacco, and cedar. With age, it has developed nuanced tertiary flavors, making it a prized bottle for collectors. It continues to age gracefully, though it can be enjoyed now for its refined balance.
"Deeper in colour (as you would expect) but not deep for a Nacional, mid-garnet, thin browning rim; …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Sandeman
50 Year Old Tawny Port
***95 Points- GOLD- Decanter 2023***
Beautiful pale tawny in colour. The 50-Year-Old Tawny is exceptionally pronounced and complex in aroma profile. Intense aromas of dried fruits, roasted walnuts, toffee and spice burst out of the glass. Velvety smooth on the palate, with a bright acidity keeping the decadent flavours on the straight and narrow and all culminating in a deliciously lingering finish.
There are few more iconic images in the world of wine than the ‘Don’, the logo created for the Sandeman family in 1928 by George Massiot Brown. The cape was modelled on the attire worn by university students in Porto, while the wide-brimmed hat was a nod to the family’s presence in Jerez. …
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Price: £289.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
São Leonardo by Quinta do Mourao
50 Year Old Tawny Port
*** 96 Points -Alex Probst- World of Fine Wine ***
Clearance Offer - Discontinued | Was £349 | Now £225
Dark tawny colour with greenish tones and an intense aroma consisting of wood notes, caramel, vinagrinho and nuts. The palate is full and fresh, with dry notes of spicy flavours. A long and enduring finish.
Learn more about Sao Leonardo by Quinta do Mourao
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Price: £225.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Smith Woodhouse, 1975
Vintage Port
Smith Woodhouse, 1975 Vintage Port
Vintage & Background
Founded in 1784, Smith Woodhouse is one of the historic names in Port, known for producing elegant and long-lived wines from prime vineyards in the Cima Corgo. The 1975 vintage was a challenging but ultimately rewarding year: a cool spring and uneven flowering were followed by a warm summer and favourable harvest conditions, yielding wines of balance and finesse. While not declared by all houses, Smith Woodhouse produced a beautifully structured and refined Vintage Port that has matured gracefully over five decades.
Appearance & Nose
Brick-garnet core with a tawny rim, showing its maturity. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 21 in Stock
Warre's Vintage Port, 1975
Vintage Port
The 1975 Warre's Vintage Port is a classic example of a vintage port from one of the oldest and most respected port houses in the Douro Valley, Portugal. Warre's, established in 1670, is renowned for producing elegant, balanced, and long-lived ports. The 1975 vintage is a reflection of the house’s commitment to quality and tradition, offering a beautifully aged fortified wine experience.
The Producer: Warre's
Warre's is one of the leading producers in the world of port wine, known for its signature style that balances richness and elegance. Combining traditional winemaking techniques with meticulous grape selection from top vineyards, …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 5 in Stock