1966 Wine and Port Vintage

Vintage Port
Mid Shoulder level

The 1966 Croft Vintage Port is a distinguished example of mid-20th-century port craftsmanship from one of the oldest port houses, founded in 1588. The 1966 vintage is celebrated for its exceptional quality, with Croft's offering recognized for its depth, balance, and longevity. This vintage showcases a slightly deeper core and an elegant bouquet of mulberry, tobacco, and balsamic notes. On the palate, it presents flavors of wild strawberry, fig, and a touch of lemongrass, complemented by a silky texture and a well-integrated finish. It is often regarded as a "little gem" and superior to Croft's 1963 vintage. …
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Liston

This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Luigi Bosca - Riserva

Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region. This aristocratic red has its vineyards situated in the Langhe, on the right-hand side of the Tanaro river and extending from the area north-east of Alba to the communes of Barbaresco, Nieve and Treiso. The dominant variety grown is Nebbiolo, but Dolcetto and Barbera also play a part. The vines are generally grown on limestone-rich marl soils. similar to the Tortonium soils of the Barolo and La Morra areas in Barolo. Similar to its more famous sibling Barolo, Barbaresco is made from 100% Nebbiolo and shares its cult status as one of the finest wines in the world. …
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Thorin - Reserve

Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Maison Lamaire

Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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Chateau Haut-Vignoble Seguin

Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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Chateau Grand Canteloup

Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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Cordier - Saint Estephe

Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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Chateau Seignan

Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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Richard Grandais

Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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St Emilion Grand Cru Classe

This wine from 1966 is light tawny in colour. The nose yields an incredible array of aromas - dried leaves, forest floor, and a meaty component. The palate yields the forest floor, dried tobacco, scorched earth. . Although the fruit has faded and there ss no noticeable structure remaining, it still is a wonderfully complex wine.
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Grand Cru - Saint Emilion

The 1966 Château Fombrauge from Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a rare and mature Bordeaux wine, offering a glimpse into the winemaking traditions of the mid-20th century. While detailed tasting notes for this specific vintage are scarce, its age suggests that it would exhibit the nuanced characteristics typical of well-aged right-bank

Château Fombrauge is one of the oldest estates in Saint-Émilion, with a history dating back to 1679. The estate's vineyards are planted predominantly with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, varieties known for producing wines with rich fruit profiles and the ability to age gracefully. …
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Grand Cru - Saint Emilion
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The 1966 Château Fombrauge from Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a rare and mature Bordeaux wine, offering a glimpse into the winemaking traditions of the mid-20th century. While detailed tasting notes for this specific vintage are scarce, its age suggests that it would exhibit the nuanced characteristics typical of well-aged right-bank

Château Fombrauge is one of the oldest estates in Saint-Émilion, with a history dating back to 1679. The estate's vineyards are planted predominantly with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, varieties known for producing wines with rich fruit profiles and the ability to age gracefully. …
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St Emilion

The 1966 Château Fontaine Montaiguillon from Saint-Émilion is a rare and beautifully mature example of Right Bank Bordeaux from one of the great classic vintages of the 20th century. Located in the satellite appellation of Montagne-Saint-Émilion, the estate has long been known for producing Merlot-driven wines with depth, supple texture, and the ability to age gracefully. The 1966 vintage, marked by a long, even growing season, delivered wines of exceptional balance and structure—qualities that have allowed this bottle to remain vibrant and expressive after nearly six decades.

In the glass, the wine reveals a delicate brick-red core fading to a tawny rim, reflecting its extended maturity. …
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Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification

The Pontet Canet has a good, dark ruby colour. The bouquet of wood and ripe plums is enjoyable, and not complex. In the mouth, the wine has plump, chunky, fruity flavours of good intensity.
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Salavert - Riserva

The red wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape blossom and reach their prime between their third and fifth year, but their potential for aging is over ten years and more according to the vintage and storage conditions. Their color changes from intense garnet-purple in the early years to ruby after some cellaring. These wines are structured, with powerful and complex aromas of ripe fruit, mushrooms, truffles, underbrush, spicy notes, and wild animals.
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Sant'Ermo

Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Vintage Port
High shoulder level

Dow’s 1966 Vintage Port is a superb expression of one of the finest declared vintages of the 20th century. Known for its structure and longevity, this wine has developed beautifully over nearly six decades. Dow’s house style—drier and more austere than many of its peers—has given this vintage a distinctive edge, allowing it to age with poise, complexity, and remarkable depth.

On the nose, it offers an elegant tapestry of aromas: dried figs, sultanas, cedar wood, and hints of tobacco and dark chocolate. As it opens, more subtle notes emerge—orange peel, roasted nuts, and an earthy minerality that speaks to its Douro origins. …
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Vintage Port
Top Shoulder Level
Unlabelled | Embossed Wax Capsule

The 1966 Fonseca Vintage Port is widely celebrated as one of the finest examples of classic Port from the 20th century. Produced in a declared vintage year, this wine exemplifies Fonseca's signature style—rich, powerful, and built for longevity. Even after nearly six decades, it continues to impress connoisseurs and collectors with its complexity and vitality.

In the glass, the 1966 Fonseca typically displays a deep ruby hue with subtle garnet reflections, indicating its maturity. The nose is intensely aromatic, offering a bouquet of black cherries, plums, violets, and hints of bitter chocolate and tobacco. …
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Cantine Baiocchi

This 1966 Nobile di Montepulciano from Cantine Baiocchi exhibits the elegance and complexity of a well-aged Tuscan classic. The bouquet reveals aromas of dried cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, forest floor, and hints of cedar, balsamic, and gentle spice. On the palate it is medium-bodied, with softened, fine-grained tannins, balanced acidity, and flavours of dried red fruit, earthy herbs, and a subtle savoury undertone. The finish is long, harmonious, and contemplative, reflecting the wine’s maturity and refined character.

Serving Suggestions
Stand the bottle upright for 24–48 hours before serving to allow any sediment to settle. …
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Vintage Port, DOC Douro

A superb port from a classic vintage. The medium garnet colour has held up quite well with some bricking on the rim, but otherwise this wine is still showing youth and it has the backbone for a long life ahead. Complex layers of cocoa and spice with excellent balance and the velvety mouth- feel that gains extra credit.


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Vintage Port, DOC Douro
BBR label

A superb port from a classic vintage. The medium garnet colour has held up quite well with some bricking on the rim, but otherwise this wine is still showing youth and it has the backbone for a long life ahead. Complex layers of cocoa and spice with excellent balance and the velvety mouth- feel that gains extra credit.


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Vintage Port
Peatling and Cauldron Labels

A superb port from a classic vintage. The medium garnet colour has held up quite well with some bricking on the rim, but otherwise this wine is still showing youth and it has the backbone for a long life ahead. Complex layers of cocoa and spice with excellent balance and the velvety mouth- feel that gains extra credit.


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Castello di Lozzolo - Berteletti - Riserva

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Single Harvest Tawny Port

Taylors have just announced a limited release of their 1966 Single Harvest Tawny Port. This is a new release of a rich, mellow and spicy 1966 Single Harvest Port.

It is presented in a classic Taylor’s frosted bottle, and packaged in a high quality beech-wood box.

During its five decades of ageing in oak casks, this wine has taken on an attractive pale mahogany colour with olive amber highlights. On the nose the wine displays fine oaky aromas and complex spicy, nutty, cigar box notes against a warm mellow background of butterscotch and molasses. The smooth velvety palate is lifted by a crisp acidity which gives the wine an attractive freshness in spite of its age. …
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Price: £449.00
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