1945 Wine and Port Vintage
This Year in History: Fun Fact: The grammar school at Windermere reorganises itself to become Britain's first comprehensive school.
Born in this Year: Helen Mirren, Movie Actress, longtime actress who won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Elizabeth II in the 2006 film The Queen. She starred in Phil Spector in 2013 and her role as Madame Mallory in the 2014 film The Hundred-Foot Journey learned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.
Top Grossing Movie: The Bells of St Mary's
Bordeaux: The 1945 wine vintage was, without doubt, the vintage of the century. No vintage in the post-war era enjoys the reputation that 1945 does. The celebration of the end of the war, combined with the fact that the weather was remarkable, produced one of the smallest, most concentrated crops of grapes ever seen. Many of the top wines are still not fully mature and will last for another 20-30 years.
Portugal: The 1945 port vintage was the first end-of-war vintage. It was a superb quality five-star vintage, although the quantity produced was small. 22 shippers declared the vintage, with Cockburn being the only major abstention. The ports are now very rare but are still drinking well today. A bottle of 1945 Port will make an exceptional presnt for an 80 year old wine gift Birthday or anniversary.
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Taylor Fladgate
Taylor's 80 Year Old Victory Port
80 Year Old Tawny Port
Taylor's 80 Year Old Victory Port
An extraordinary testament to eight decades of ageing, Taylor’s Victory Port is a very rare Tawny Port of exceptional quality, matured in hand-made seasoned oak casks. This limited edition is a celebration of Taylor’s unparalleled expertise in the craftmanship of fine Ports and a tribute to the 80th anniversary of victory in the Second World War. To create this exclusive release, Taylor’s has drawn upon its extensive stocks of very old cask aged Ports, carefully preserved in its historic cellars in Oporto. Amongst these reserves lies a small treasury of unique and historically significant port wines. …
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Price: £595.00
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Warre's Vintage Port, 1945
Vintage Port
Discover the exceptional richness of the 1945 Warre’s Vintage Port, one of the most iconic ports of the 20th century. Bottled at the close of World War II, this legendary vintage carries both historic significance and an unmistakable aura of quality. Deep in color and brimming with gravitas, the wine presents a rare opportunity to enjoy one of the great benchmark years in Port history.
From the first swirl, this Port impresses with aromas of ripe blackberry jam, dark chocolate, espresso, and a touch of dried tobacco. These sensory layers unfold into deeper notes of leather, fig paste, and crushed violets, signaling the wine’s extraordinary depth and aging potential. …
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Price: £1,495.00
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Quinta do Noval, 1945
Vintage Port
Unlabelled, damaged capsule.
The 1945 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is a wine of extraordinary provenance, born in one of the most iconic vintages of the 20th century. Crafted with precision and care, this vintage reflects Quinta do Noval’s unwavering dedication to excellence and its privileged terroir in the heart of the Douro Valley.
In the glass, it presents a deep garnet hue with brick-red edges, showcasing its remarkable maturity. The nose is a captivating blend of complexity and elegance, offering aromas of dried black cherries, plums, and figs, layered with notes of cedar, tobacco, and a hint of dark chocolate. Subtle traces of spices, leather, and earthy minerality add depth and intrigue. …
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Price: £1,195.00
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