1948 Wine and Port Vintage
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Bordeaux: An excellent vintage that had the misfortune to fall between two legendary vintages; often when Bordeaux has three outstanding vintages in a row, one is forgotten. The wines have aged extremely well and the best still tend to make excellent drinking today. 1948 wines will last for many years to come, making them a great idea for a 76 year old wine gift, for a birthday or anniversary celebration this year.
Portugal: 1948 was a very good port vintage that was only declared by 9 shippers. It was a seven year wait after this until the next declared vintage.
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Kopke, 1948
Vintage Port
A rare 1948 vintage port from Kopke, the oldest port house. You should expect a garnet coloured port with aromas of dried red fruit, raisins and figs with prunes, coffee and cinnamon and clove notes. On the palate it should be sweet and smooth with the acidity balancing the sweetness and with a long aftertaste.
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Price: £995.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1948
Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classe
Top Shoulder
Price: £1,395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 1948
Vintage Port
High shoulder, UK Bottled by John E McPherson and Sons Ltd, Newcastle
The Fonseca 1948 Vintage Port is often hailed as one of the legendary vintages of the 20th century, an icon in the world of fortified wines. Deep, complex, and astonishingly well-structured, it demonstrates Fonseca’s signature style of powerful fruit and elegance. Even after many decades, it has retained an extraordinary vibrancy and depth, making it a timeless classic.
In terms of tasting profile, the 1948 Fonseca opens with an aromatic symphony of rich blackberries, plums, and ripe figs, underpinned by layers of dark chocolate, cedar, spices, and a hint of mint. On the palate, the wine is lush, incredibly smooth, and beautifully integrated. …
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Price: £1,495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
KWV, 1948
Tawny Port - South Africa.
Magnum 1.5 L
Red chocolate in colour. Well balanced on the palate. Not overly sweet. Well rounded lasting finish.
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Price: £285.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1948
Vintage Port 100 points - Neil Martin Vinous
100 points - Neil Martin Vinous.
The 1948 Taylor's has a strong tawny colour. On the nose there was a wonderful coffee, chocolate and tobacco. With an alluring herbal aroma. On the palate this port has a luscious feel on the palate and incredibly complex layers of caramel, chocolate and coffee. This continued with an incredible long persistent finish. VWP tasting March 2017
BY NEAL MARTIN | MAY 7, 2018
There is Vintage Port and then there is the 1948 Taylor Fladgate. It remains a monumental Port that towers over the 20th century. Nineteen forty-eight is perhaps one of the lesser-known declarations compared to 1945 and 1963, although nine houses declared that year. …
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Price: £1,295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1948
Vintage Port Level in Neck 100 points - Neil Martin Vinous
From the very good 1948 vintage, this very rare Taylors vintage port is one of the finest ports ever made
There is Vintage Port and then there is the 1948 Taylor Fladgate. It remains a monumental Port that towers over the 20th century. Nineteen forty-eight is perhaps one of the lesser-known declarations compared to 1945 and 1963, although nine houses declared that year. Michael Broadbent described that as an “error of judgment” given the quality of the vintage in retrospect. I have been fortunate to taste the 1948 Taylors on several occasions, encountering one or two perfect bottles along the way. …
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Price: £1,395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1948
Vintage Port Level in Neck 100 points - Neil Martin Vinous
From the very good 1948 vintage, this very rare Taylors vintage port is one of the finest ports ever made
There is Vintage Port and then there is the 1948 Taylor Fladgate. It remains a monumental Port that towers over the 20th century. Nineteen forty-eight is perhaps one of the lesser-known declarations compared to 1945 and 1963, although nine houses declared that year. Michael Broadbent described that as an “error of judgment” given the quality of the vintage in retrospect. I have been fortunate to taste the 1948 Taylors on several occasions, encountering one or two perfect bottles along the way. …
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Price: £1,395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1948
Vintage Port
English bottled by Hatch, Manfield and Co.
Provenance: Christies Sale Raby Castle
1948 Taylor's Vintage Port. A legendary Port still remarkably deep in color for its age, this vintage Port bursts with a striking nose, revealing an exotic combination of tropical fruit. The palate mirrors this exuberance, delivering a voluptuous richness with a gloriously smooth texture and luxurious mouthfeel. Mid-palate, the fruit’s opulence takes center stage, momentarily masking the underlying structural, spicy tannins that gradually emerge. The finish is nothing short of perfection, with layers of soft summer strawberries and fresh tropical vibrancy leaving an enduring impression of harmony and elegance. …
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Price: £1,595.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1948
Vintage Port 100 points - Neil Martin Vinous
100 points - Neil Martin Vinous.
The 1948 Taylor's has a strong tawny colour. On the nose there was a wonderful coffee, chocolate and tobacco. With an alluring herbal aroma. On the palate this port has a luscious feel on the palate and incredibly complex layers of caramel, chocolate and coffee. This continued with an incredible long persistent finish. VWP tasting March 2017
BY NEAL MARTIN | MAY 7, 2018
There is Vintage Port and then there is the 1948 Taylor Fladgate. It remains a monumental Port that towers over the 20th century. Nineteen forty-eight is perhaps one of the lesser-known declarations compared to 1945 and 1963, although nine houses declared that year. …
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Price: £1,395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Madeira, 1948
MBV Malvesia Bott: Barbeito, Madeira
94 Points - Wine Advocate
Review" The rambunctious 1948 Malvasia has a far more resinous, fiery bouquet compared directly against the 1954. It demands a little more coaxing, but offers absorbing aromas of melted candle wax, smoked walnut, nutmeg and cumin. The palate has a lovely opening, with Schezhuan setting the tongue on fire, and then it glides towards its elegant conclusion of barley sugar, bitter orange, chocolate and lemongrass. The aftertaste is extraordinarily long, the tongue tingling a minute after the Madeira has exited. It is the kind of Madeira that needs to be kept on a leash!" Neil Martin, Wine Advocate 2012. …
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Price: £625.00
Stock: Out of Stock