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, 1945
Vintage Port
The 1945 Taylor Vintage Port is a magnificent wine, crafted by one of the most prestigious port houses in the world. Taylor’s, renowned for its unwavering commitment to quality and tradition, has been producing exceptional vintage ports since 1692. The 1945 vintage is a true benchmark, embodying both the historic excellence of Taylor’s and the extraordinary conditions of this legendary year.
In the glass, this vintage reveals a deep garnet core with brick-red edges, hinting at its decades of evolution. The nose is profoundly complex and captivating, offering a layered bouquet of ripe black fruits, dried figs, and plum preserves. …
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Price: £1,795.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
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
Stock: 5 in Stock
Barros Port, 1945
Vintage Port
Unlabelled | High Shoulder
The 1945 Barros Vintage Port stands as a testament to an extraordinary year, both in history and winemaking. Crafted in a vintage celebrated for its rarity and exceptional quality, this wine captures the essence of a defining moment in time.
Displaying a remarkable deep amber-tawny hue with golden highlights, this vintage showcases its age with elegance. On the nose, it offers an intricate bouquet of dried fruits, roasted nuts, honeyed figs, and subtle hints of caramel and spices, layered with delicate floral undertones. These aromas evoke warmth and complexity, seamlessly transitioning into the palate. …
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Price: £995.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Chateau Margaux, 1945
Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classe
Half Bottle 37.5cl
The 1945 Château Margaux is a wine of legendary status, produced in one of the most celebrated vintages of the 20th century. Emerging from a year marked by both historical significance and exceptional growing conditions, this wine is a masterpiece of balance, power, and elegance.
In the glass, it reveals a deep garnet core, edged with hints of brick, reflecting its remarkable age. The bouquet is profoundly complex, offering layers of blackcurrant, plum, and dried cherry interwoven with notes of cedar, tobacco, leather, and delicate floral undertones. Nuances of graphite and earthy minerality add depth and character, embodying the quintessential Margaux style. …
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Price: £1,495.00
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Ferreira, 1945
Vintage Port
Level in neck, label torn on right hand side
Pale red in colour, very light centre. Sweet on the nose, bringing quince and cinammon. Sweet and beautifully elegant in the mouth. Lots of redcurrants and a wonderful complexity all over the tongue and cheeks. A long, gentle and carressing aftertaste. This is a fabulous wine and was the best wine for drinking on the night. 94/100. A superb example of Ferreira's style of elegance and complexity and an equally good example of the quality of the 1945 vintage. - AHB The Port Forum.
This Port is now beginning to reach its full maturity and is ready for drinking. As it ages further, it will begin to develop gently into a more tawny style Port. …
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Price: £925.00
Stock: Out of Stock