1970 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations:

Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 1970 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 1970 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!
n France, Bordeaux enjoyed a legendary vintage for both its dry wines and the sweet wines of Sauternes. The Burgundy vintage was also very good. Champagne, Alsace and the Loire Valley also enjoyed excellent years and many great wines were made. For the Rhône valley, the vintage was legendary particularly for southern Rhône reds.Italy enjoyed a spectacular year and both Piedmont and Tuscany produced rich, age-worthy wines. Port also experienced a legendary year – and many of the wines will still be drinking brilliantly now – as did neighbouring Spain, which also made many fine reds. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 55 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: An outstanding vintage, against which others are often compared. The 1970 is the best vintage between the outstanding years of 1961 and 1982. Perfect weather led to huge crop that set a record at the time, but was also of a high quality across all regions. The wines generally have a dark colour, are fragrant, have full body and a richness of fruit. The wines produced are consistent and will continue to drink well for decades to come.
Italian: The Italian 1970 wine vintage was an outstanding one for the wine regions of Tuscany and Piedmont. The 1970 wine vintage produced rich, structured, full bodied wines that are still drinking well today. In Tuscany the spring was unusually cold resulting in a late bud break. This was mitigated by a long hot summer which continued well into autumn. The producers took advantage to harvest late, obtaining very good sugar levels. The vintage was excellent for Chianti and Brunello. In Piedmont, it was a very good vintage obscured by legendary 1971 vintage. Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo all shine through.
Portugal: The 1970 Port Vintage was universally declared as a vintage of outstanding quality. Ideal growing conditions produced what is now a classic, outstanding vintage. The 1970 port wines have great balance, good structure, and will age superbly for decades to come. Declared by all the major port houses, 1970 is one of the finest Port vintages for the last 55 years - a bottle from this year would make a stunning wine gift for a birthday or anniversary.
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Palmer Port, 1970
Colheita Port
50cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port
The 1970 Palmer Port Colheita is a rare single-harvest Tawny Port, aged for over half a century in seasoned oak casks. From one of the most iconic vintages of the 20th century, this extraordinary Colheita displays remarkable depth, elegance and maturity. A true collector’s gem and a memorable wine for milestone celebrations. Drink now or savour over the next decade.
Tasting Notes:
Deep mahogany-tawny with golden edges. The bouquet is richly evolved, offering aromas of dried figs, dates, roasted chestnuts, caramelised orange peel and subtle notes of coffee and spice. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 11 in Stock
Palmer Port, 1970
Colheita Port
75cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port
The 1970 Palmer Port Colheita (75cl) is a rare single-harvest Tawny Port, aged for over half a century in seasoned oak casks. From one of the most iconic vintages of the 20th century, this exceptional Colheita offers extraordinary maturity, complexity and finesse. Presented in the traditional 75cl format, it is a perfect bottle for collectors and for celebrating life’s most special occasions. Drink now or enjoy over the next decade.
Tasting Notes:
Deep mahogany-tawny with golden highlights at the rim. The bouquet is layered and mature, with aromas of dried figs, dates, toasted walnuts, caramelised orange peel and hints of coffee and spice. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa, 1970
White Colheita Port in Gift Box
50cl Bottle
93 Points - Robert Parker
The Quinta da Devesa 1970 White Colheita Port is an exceptionally rare and luxurious example of long-aged white port—one that offers an extraordinary tasting experience shaped by over half a century of careful maturation in seasoned oak barrels. Bottled only when the wine has reached its peak balance and expression, this Colheita was aged at the Devesa estate’s hillside cellars in the Douro Valley under ideal oxidative conditions, allowing it to develop an astonishing range of flavors and aromas while maintaining freshness.
In the glass, it displays a striking deep golden amber hue with subtle greenish olive tones, a hallmark of prolonged aging. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 36 in Stock
Cantine Prandi, 1970
Cantine Prandi, Barolo, Piedmont - LAST LIBRARY STOCK
The 1970 Barolo Cantine Prandi have come from the producer's cellars where they have laid undisturbed since bottling.
Cantine Prandi was established in the 1920s when grandfather Farinetti Majorino envisioned selling part of the wine produced for family use to the commercial market. In the 1960's his nephew Giovanni came to lend a hand and was instrumental in shaping the winery and its future development. Up to 2009, Giovanni's son Alessandro looked after the beautiful vineyards situated in the long hills surrounding Piemonte. In recent years, due to Alessandro's passing, the winery ceased production. …
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Price: £199.00
Stock: 23 in Stock
1970 chateau Phelan Segur, 1970
St Estephe, Cru Grand Bourgeois Exceptional
Special offer | Was £129 | Now £89
Colour is darker than expected with very little bricking. Nose shows clear signs of age and let's you know it is no longer at peak but after a few minutes of air exposure, it comes together nicely. Classic wet tobacco and ash notes on the nose. Medium body but full attack with bright acidity and even though both fruit and tannins have receded, there's still some sweetness. It really penetrates your tastebuds. More tertiary notes of forest floor, game, wet leather, tobacco and cigar box. Finish is pleasant.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Amarone della Valpolicella, 1970
Canrine Lamberti
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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Price: £189.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1970
Marchesi Villadoria - Riserva Speciale
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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Price: £139.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1970
Salvano Saverio
Was £149 Christmas Offer | £99
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, Neive 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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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1970
Giacomo Borgogno - 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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Price: £229.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1970
Bruno Giacosa - Santo Stefano
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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Price: £799.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barbera d'Alba, 1970
Fontanafredda - MAGNUM 1,5 Liter Bottle
Barbera is a wine of prestige, rich colors that refer generally to the ruby purple, just what clothes cardinals; the bouquet is ample and composite, with fruity notes of blackberry, cherry, strawberry and red fruit jam and spicy aromas reminiscent of cinnamon, vanilla, green pepper.
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Giovanni Scanavino, Barolo, Piedmont
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 8 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Cantina La Traversa, Barolo, Piedmont
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Marchesi Prioli, Barolo, Piedmont
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £219.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Luigi Einaudi, Barolo, Piedmont
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Terre del Barolo, Barolo, Piedmont
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Schiavenza, Barolo, Piedmont
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Pasquale Veglio - Cascina Bruni - Riserva Speciale, Barolo, Piedmont
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Rivette e Marenga - Marchesi Villadoria - Riserva, Barolo, Piedmont
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Baldi, Barolo, Piedmont
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Riccardo Ceretto
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Camerano
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Fratelli Casetta
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Marchesi Villadoria - Riserva Speciale
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Renato Ratti - Marcenesco
The 1970 vintage is considered one of the classic years of the 20th century for Barolo, marking a turning point in the region’s history. It was a warm, balanced growing season that delivered fully ripened Nebbiolo grapes with exceptional structure and longevity. Produced during the pioneering early years of Renato Ratti’s estate, this wine reflects his revolutionary approach to Barolo: careful vineyard selection, shorter maceration times, and a focus on elegance and terroir expression over sheer power. More than five decades on, the 1970 vintage stands as a remarkable example of traditional Barolo at its peak maturity. …
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Giacomo Borgogno - Riserva
Founded in 1761, Giacomo Borgogno & Figli is one of Barolo’s oldest and most traditional houses. Based in the village of Barolo itself, Borgogno is renowned for its classic long-fermentation, extended cask ageing and late release philosophy, producing wines built for decades of evolution.
Tasting note:
After over half a century in bottle, the 1970 Barolo Riserva opens with a delicate, ethereal bouquet of dried roses, truffle, autumn leaves and tobacco, underscored by hints of tea leaf, leather and cherry liqueur. The palate is graceful and evolved, revealing layers of dried red fruit, forest floor and spice, framed by fine, resolved tannins and a lingering, savoury finish. …
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Price: £269.00
Stock: 17 in Stock
Barolo, 1970
Giacomo Borgogno - Riserva
Founded in 1761, Giacomo Borgogno & Figli is one of Barolo’s oldest and most traditional houses. Based in the village of Barolo itself, Borgogno is renowned for its classic long-fermentation, extended cask ageing and late release philosophy, producing wines built for decades of evolution.
Tasting note:
After over half a century in bottle, the 1970 Barolo Riserva opens with a delicate, ethereal bouquet of dried roses, truffle, autumn leaves and tobacco, underscored by hints of tea leaf, leather and cherry liqueur. The palate is graceful and evolved, revealing layers of dried red fruit, forest floor and spice, framed by fine, resolved tannins and a lingering, savoury finish. …
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Price: £259.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Bordeaux, 1970
UVB
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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Price: £99.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Bourgogne, 1970
Les Fils de Henri Ramel - Reserve Speciale *** DOUBLE MAGNUM BOTTLE OF 3,0 LITERS ***
Bourgogne Rouge is the term used to apply to red wines from Burgundy that fall under the generic Bourgogne AOC, which can be produced by over 350 individual villages across the region. As with Bourgogne Blanc and Bourgogne Rosé, this is a very general appellation and thus is hard to pinpoint any specific characteristics of the wine as a whole, due to the huge variety of wines produced.Pinot Noir is the primary grape used in Bourgogne Rouge production, although Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and in Yonne, César grapes are all also permitted to make up the rest of the wine.
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Price: £399.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Brunello di Montalcino, 1970
Castiglione del Bosco - Riserva
Brunello de Montalcino is one of Italys most famous and most expensive red wines. It is produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region. Brunello, roughly translated as "nice dark one" is the unofficial name of the clone of Sangiovese used in production.
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Brunello di Montalcino, 1970
Castiglione del Bosco
Brunello de Montalcino is one of Italys most famous and most expensive red wines. It is produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region. Brunello, roughly translated as "nice dark one" is the unofficial name of the clone of Sangiovese used in production.
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 12 in Stock
Brunello di Montalcino, 1970
Fattoria dei Barbi
Brunello de Montalcino is one of Italys most famous and most expensive red wines. It is produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region. Brunello, roughly translated as "nice dark one" is the unofficial name of the clone of Sangiovese used in production.
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Brunello di Montalcino, 1970
Col d'Orcia
Brunello de Montalcino is one of Italys most famous and most expensive red wines. It is produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region. Brunello, roughly translated as "nice dark one" is the unofficial name of the clone of Sangiovese used in production.
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Brunello di Montalcino, 1970
Fattoria dei Barbi
Brunello de Montalcino is one of Italys most famous and most expensive red wines. It is produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region. Brunello, roughly translated as "nice dark one" is the unofficial name of the clone of Sangiovese used in production.
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Price: £199.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Brunello di Montalcino, 1970
Fattoria dei Barbi
Brunello de Montalcino is one of Italys most famous and most expensive red wines. It is produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region. Brunello, roughly translated as "nice dark one" is the unofficial name of the clone of Sangiovese used in production.
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Cabernet, 1970
F.lli Pedrotti
A classic red Italian wine made from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape of the 1970 vintage. The wine has aged to produce a garnet core with a clear rim. Lots of oak, leather and soft tannins remain.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Cabernet, 1970
Fedrigotti Conti Bossi
A classic red italian wine made from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape of the 1970 vintage. The wine has aged to produce a garnet core with a clear rim. Lots of oak, leather and soft tannins remain.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Carema, 1970
L. Bertolo
Carema is a red winemaking zone and boasts the king of Italian red grapes, Nebbiolo, as its leading varietal. The wine must comprise 85% of this variety, the remainder made up of a maximum 15% of authorized Piedmont red grapes. Ageing requirements are 36 months, of which 24 must be in wood, while the riserva must spend an extra six months in oak. Carema is a small mountainous area neighboring the Aosta Valley in the far northern corner of Piedmont, in north-western Italy. This unique viticultural landscape is situated in the province of Turin and was awarded its DOC classification in 1967. Similar to the steep, …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Brane Cantenac, 1970
Cantenac Margaux 3rd Growth Classification
Scoring an excellent 85 parker points, the 1970 Brane Cantenac is deep ruby in color, with a spicy, herbaceous, earthy scent and medium bodied, with a soft, relatively concentrated finish.
Château Brane-Cantenac is a renowned wine estate situated in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. With roots tracing back to the 18th century, the estate has earned a reputation for crafting exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 75 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Canon la Gaffeliere, 1970
St Emilion Grand Cru Classe
The 1970 Château Canon-La-Gaffelière is a wine that offers a glimpse into the history of Bordeaux and the evolution of Saint-Émilion wines. While it may not have the power of more recent vintages, it can still provide a rich and nuanced drinking experience, particularly for those who appreciate the complexity that comes with age. If you have the opportunity to taste this wine, it represents a connection to a storied past and the enduring quality of Bordeaux craftsmanship.
The 1970 Château Canon-La-Gaffelière is a vintage wine from a renowned estate in the Saint-Émilion appellation on the Right Bank of Bordeaux. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
Chateau Climens, 1970
Barsac, 1st Growth
Sweet White Wine
Half Bottle 37.5cl
The 1970 Climens has a lovely nose of mandarin, orange-blossom and a touch of peach. A little “smudged” by alcohol. The palate has a ripe, citrus and mandarin inspired entry, vibrant palate with good depth, touches of quince and barley sugar towards the finish. Good length. Neil Martin Wine Journal 88 Points
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Chateau Climens, 1970
Barsac, 1st Growth
Sweet White Wine
Half Bottle 37.5cl
The 1970 Climens has a lovely nose of mandarin, orange-blossom and a touch of peach. A little “smudged” by alcohol. The palate has a ripe, citrus and mandarin inspired entry, vibrant palate with good depth, touches of quince and barley sugar towards the finish. Good length. Neil Martin Wine Journal 88 Points
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Croizet Bages, 1970
Pauillac 5th Growth Classification
Dark ruby, with significant browning at the edges, the wine has an open-knit, fully mature, spicy, oaky, plummy, toffee-scented bouquet, moderately rich, soft, fruity flavours, and a supple, velvety finish.
About Chateau Croizet Bages:
Château Croizet-Bages is a renowned winery located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate is part of the larger Bordeaux wine region, which is famous for producing some of the world's most prestigious and sought-after wines.
History: Château Croizet-Bages has a long and storied history, dating back to the 19th century. The estate was originally part of the larger Lynch-Bages estate, which has a history that can be traced back to the 17th century. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 22 in Stock
Chateau de Sales, 1970
Pomerol
Chateau de Sales is Pomerol's largest vineyard, and produces this well-rounded, approachable and early-maturing wine. With a medium weight on the palate, the wine has plenty of savoury-sweet fruit and well-polished tannins, accompanied by aromas of caramel and earth.
About Chateau de Sales Château de Sales is a historic wine estate located in the Pomerol appellation of the Bordeaux region in France. Distinguished as one of the oldest family-owned vineyards in Bordeaux, it has been in the hands of the same family for over five centuries. The estate spans approximately 90 hectares, with 47.5 hectares dedicated to vineyards, making it the largest in Pomerol. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
Chateau Giscours, 1970
Margaux 3rd Growth Classification
The 1970 Château Giscours is a well-aged Third Growth Margaux, reflecting both the quality of the estate and the characteristics of the vintage. The 1970 Bordeaux vintage was highly regarded, producing structured and long-lived wines, and Giscours has aged gracefully over more than five decades. For collectors and enthusiasts of mature Bordeaux, this wine offers a rare opportunity to experience a fully evolved Margaux.
With a deep garnet hue and subtle bricking, the aromas remain fresh, showcasing red and black fruit, earthy leather, and hints of spice. On the palate, the wine retains elegance and balance, with softened tannins and a refined texture. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1970
Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe MAGNUM
This 1970 Haut Brion from the excellent 1970 vintage has received excellent reviews from wine critics.
*** 90-92 points - Wine Journal ***
Reviews: "Brown rim. Brown sugar, olives and leather nose. Quite rich for 1970. Balanced and very smooth palate. Coffee & sweet red fruits. Fully mature, a highly enjoyable wine (and far cheaper than Latour.) Somewhat under-rated by others. Then again chez Alex Hunt in November 2005. Although a little musty at first, this wine grows and grows on you. A cool, blackberry leaf, cranberry nose with lots of cedar and pine is followed by a tannic, almost rustic, broad-shouldered palate with cedary, tobacco-infused fruit. …
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Price: £1,295.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1970
Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe
Damaged labels
*** 90-92 points - Wine Journal ***
Reviews: "Brown rim. Brown sugar, olives and leather nose. Quite rich for 1970. Balanced and very smooth palate. Coffee & sweet red fruits. Fully mature, a highly enjoyable wine (and far cheaper than Latour.) Somewhat under-rated by others. Then again chez Alex Hunt in November 2005. Although a little musty at first, this wine grows and grows on you. A cool, blackberry leaf, cranberry nose with lots of cedar and pine is followed by a tannic, almost rustic, broad-shouldered palate with cedary, tobacco-infused fruit. Very classic in style but suited the venison perfectly. …
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Price: £475.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Chateau La Lagune, 1970
Medoc Grand Cru Classe
THE 1970 La Lagune is from exceptional provenance having been professionally stored since original purchase.
Quite a deep garnet core. A surprisingly sweet, fragrant almost floral nose with notes of backed cherries and tar. The palate has sharp acidity, very fresh, well-knit with simple black fruits. Not a complex wine, but a testament to how well balanced, rather than powerful wines can age. Raisins on the finish. Impressive for a 1970. Neil Martin, Wine Journal
Château La Lagune is a distinguished wine estate situated in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 16th century, the estate has garnered acclaim for its production of high-quality red wines. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 23 in Stock
Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey, 1970
Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Sauternes
Sweet White Wine
Lafaurie-Peyraguey has produced some of Sauternes' most powerful wines for many decades now. The massively rich, yet fresh, lively 1970 offers a compelling, flowery, honeyed bouquet of vanilla custard, buttery orange/apricot scents, and smoky ceme brulee. The wine's zesty acidity brings everything into extraordinary clarity. With plenty of botrytis evident, this is a full-bodied, super-concentrated, fascinating, powerful yet elegant Sauternes that will age beautifully
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, nestled in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its esteemed history and exceptional sweet wines. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Langoa Barton, 1970
St Julien 3rd Growth Classification - BBR labels
"A wonderfully successful wine, the 1970 Langoa smells and tastes comparable to a top Pauillac. A big, yet restrained bouquet of cedar and black currants is first rate. On the palate, the wine is ripe, weighty, rich, tannic, full bodied, and several years away from its zenith. This is Langoa at its best." Parker Bordeaux 3rd Ed.
Rating 87/100 (excellent)
Château Langoa Barton is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate is renowned for producing exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 17 hectares, …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Malescot St-Exupery, 1970
Margaux 3me Cru Classe
Magnum
The 1970 Château Malescot St. Exupéry is a well-aged Third Growth Margaux, offering a glimpse into Bordeaux’s winemaking history. The 1970 vintage was one of the stronger years of the decade, producing structured and long-lived wines. While the Malescot St. Exupéry from this vintage has developed beautifully over more than 50 years, its condition will now vary depending on storage.
With a brick-red hue and softened edges, this wine presents a delicate bouquet of ripe red fruits, earthy undertones, and hints of minerality. The palate is ripe and rich, with softened tannins that still hold structure, though some bottles may show signs of fading. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Montrose, 1970
St Estephe 2eme Cru Classe
*** 92 Points Robert Parker ***
Reviews: "This is one 1970 that appears to possess the necessary components to develop into something special. It remains youthfully hard and astringent, but there is no doubting the high levels of concentration and intensity. Moreover, the wine exhibits a classy, complex bouquet, offering up scents of cedar, black fruits, minerals, and leather. Full-bodied, powerful, and rich, with outstanding concentration, this wine requires another 7-10 years of cellaring - can you believe that? It is unquestionably a 40-50-year wine" PArker Wine Advocate 1996
"A knockout bottle when first tasted in March 2001, when it had a complex, black dusty nose and an ultra-dense, backward, masculine palate. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Montrose, 1970
St Estephe 2eme Cru Classe High shoulder
*** 92 Points Robert Parker ***
Reviews: "This is one 1970 that appears to possess the necessary components to develop into something special. It remains youthfully hard and astringent, but there is no doubting the high levels of concentration and intensity. Moreover, the wine exhibits a classy, complex bouquet, offering up scents of cedar, black fruits, minerals, and leather. Full-bodied, powerful, and rich, with outstanding concentration, this wine requires another 7-10 years of cellaring - can you believe that? It is unquestionably a 40-50-year wine" PArker Wine Advocate 1996
"A knockout bottle when first tasted in March 2001, when it had a complex, black dusty nose and an ultra-dense, backward, masculine palate. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Chateau Montrose, 1970
St Estephe 2eme Cru Classe
*** 92 Points Robert Parker ***
Reviews: "This is one 1970 that appears to possess the necessary components to develop into something special. It remains youthfully hard and astringent, but there is no doubting the high levels of concentration and intensity. Moreover, the wine exhibits a classy, complex bouquet, offering up scents of cedar, black fruits, minerals, and leather. Full-bodied, powerful, and rich, with outstanding concentration, this wine requires another 7-10 years of cellaring - can you believe that? It is unquestionably a 40-50-year wine" PArker Wine Advocate 1996
"A knockout bottle when first tasted in March 2001, when it had a complex, black dusty nose and an ultra-dense, backward, masculine palate. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Potensac, 1970
Medoc Cru Bourgeois (Wine Society Label)
Garnet in colour and fading at the edges, it has aromatics that echo sweet blackcurrant, pencil lead and wood spice. The palate is finely balanced and elegant, with pencil shavings, hints of blackcurrant and shadows of melted tannins.
Château Potensac, located in the Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France, is esteemed for its longstanding tradition of producing exceptional red wines. With a history dating back to the 14th century, the estate's vineyards cover approximately 60 hectares, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. The estate benefits from gravelly and clay-limestone soils, ideal for crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of Médoc. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 15 in Stock
Chateau Rauzan Gassies, 1970
Margaux 2nd Growth Classification
A wonderful 1970 vintage Bordeaux wine from Chateau Rauzan Gassies. A corpulent, straightforward, plausible wine, with good dark ruby color, a ripe black cherry, oaky bouquet of moderate intensity, and soft, round, somewhat jammy flavors.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Chateau Rieussec, 1970
Sauternes 1er Cru Classe
***91 Points - CellarTracker***
This beautiful Sauternes from the excellent 1970 vintage displays an orange/copper hue. On the nose and palate aromas of orange marmalade, delicate caramel, and layers of honey create a sweet and elegant wine, with great acidity which gives it verve. Drinking very nicely now, but with lots of life left.
Château Rieussec, located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its prestigious history and exceptional sweet wines. With a heritage dating back to the 18th century, the estate's vineyards cover approximately 90 hectares, primarily planted with Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes affected by noble rot. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Chateau Saint Pierre, 1970
Saint Julien
Surprisingly good, and filled with truffles, spice, cigar box, earth, black currants and cherry, the wine offers the silky, patina of age along with the earthy, spicy, tobacco laden flavors that can only come with serious bottle age.
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 6 in Stock
Chateau Tourteran, 1970
Grand Cru Bourgeois, Haut- Medoc
A classic Haut-Médoc estate, Château Tourteran has long produced traditional left-bank clarets. The 1970 vintage was one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated of the 20th century, yielding structured wines with excellent ageing potential.
Brick-garnet with an amber rim. The nose reveals dried blackcurrant, cedar, leather, and autumn leaf. The palate is soft and elegant, with mellow tannins, earthy tobacco, and a savoury finish. A wine of finesse more than power at this stage.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chianti, 1970
Castelli del Grevepesa
Tuscan wine (Italian Toscana) is Italian wine from the Tuscany region. Located in central Italy along the Tyrrhenian coast, Tuscany is home to some of the world's most notable wine regions. 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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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chianti, 1970
Vecchio Brolio - Barone Ricasoli
Tuscan wine (Italian Toscana) is Italian wine from the Tuscany region. Located in central Italy along the Tyrrhenian coast, Tuscany is home to some of the world's most notable wine regions. 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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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chianti, 1970
Castello di Verrazzano
Clearance - Last Few | Was £119 | Now £89
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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Price: £89.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chianti, 1970
Ricasoli - Gaiole
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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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chianti, 1970
Barone Ricasoli - Brolio - RARE BOTTLE of 1,75 Liters
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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Price: £199.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chianti, 1970
Barone Ricasoli - Gaiole - RARE BOTTLE of 1,75 Liters
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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Price: £199.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chianti, 1970
Ruffino - Riserva Ducale
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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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chianti, 1970
Il Gaggio
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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Price: £79.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Cockburn Port, 1970
Vintage Port
Plain label
Cockburn, 1970
Vintage Port
The legendary 1970 vintage is widely regarded as one of Cockburn’s last great “classic” productions before stylistic changes later in the decade. Now over half a century old, it shows the remarkable longevity and depth that made Cockburn a benchmark house for robust, fruit-driven Vintage Port with a distinctive wild-berry character. Time has softened the once-powerful structure, replacing youthful muscle with refinement, harmony, and aromatic complexity.
In the glass, the wine displays a deep tawny-garnet core with a lifted, mature nose of fig, cedar, rose oil, dried cherry, and warm spices. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Cockburn Port, 1970
Vintage Port
Cockburn, 1970
Vintage Port
The legendary 1970 vintage is widely regarded as one of Cockburn’s last great “classic” productions before stylistic changes later in the decade. Now over half a century old, it shows the remarkable longevity and depth that made Cockburn a benchmark house for robust, fruit-driven Vintage Port with a distinctive wild-berry character. Time has softened the once-powerful structure, replacing youthful muscle with refinement, harmony, and aromatic complexity.
In the glass, the wine displays a deep tawny-garnet core with a lifted, mature nose of fig, cedar, rose oil, dried cherry, and warm spices. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 12 in Stock
Cotes du Rhone, 1970
Leon Rigault
Côtes du Rhône is a huge appellation in the south of France encompassing 40,300 ha. Plenty of white and rosé wine is produced in Côtes du Rhône but there can be no doubt that red is king. Usually Grenache will dominate the blend (except in the north where Syrah is allowed to be top dog, but these wines are relatively few) and is normally partnered with Syrah and/or Mourvèdre but a further 18 varieties are also permitted! A cheerful example might be light, soft, fruity and easy-drinking, while the finest examples may be full-bodied, concentrated, intense, spicy and ageworthy. But what they all invariably have in common is a fabulous sense of place and lashings of personality and character. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dolcetto, 1970
Salvano Saverio
A native black grape variety of Northern Italy grown almost exclusively in the provinces of Cuneo and Alessandria in Piedmont. It is relatively easy to cultivate, although it is susceptible to fungal diseases. It ripens before Barbera and Nebbiolo and is often grown in high north-facing sites which would be unsuitable for Nebbiolo. The finest Dolcetto wines come from grapes grown on soils rich with white marls, especially those found on the right bank of the River Tauro. The wines generally are low in tannins and acidity and are usually fruity and fragrant, often with hints of almonds.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Dolcetto, 1970
Fontanafredda Special Offer | Was £69 | Now £45
A native black grape variety of Northern Italy grown almost exclusively in the provinces of Cuneo and Alessandria in Piedmont. It is relatively easy to cultivate, although it is susceptible to fungal diseases. It ripens before Barbera and Nebbiolo and is often grown in high north-facing sites which would be unsuitable for Nebbiolo. The finest Dolcetto wines come from grapes grown on soils rich with white marls, especially those found on the right bank of the River Tauro. The wines generally are low in tannins and acidity and are usually fruity and fragrant, often with hints of almonds
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Price: £45.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dolcetto d'Alba, 1970
Fontanafredda - MAGNUM 1,5 Liter Bottle
Was £129 Clearance Offer | £99
A native black grape variety of Northern Italy grown almost exclusively in the provinces of Cuneo and Alessandria in Piedmont. It is relatively easy to cultivate, although it is susceptible to fungal diseases. It ripens before Barbera and Nebbiolo and is often grown in high north-facing sites which would be unsuitable for Nebbiolo. The finest Dolcetto wines come from grapes grown on soils rich with white marls, especially those found on the right bank of the River Tauro. The wines generally are low in tannins and acidity and are usually fruity and fragrant, often with hints of almonds.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Dow's, 1970
Vintage Port Unlabelled
The Dow's 1970 Vintage Port is widely regarded as one of the standout wines from a legendary vintage. Over five decades since its bottling, it continues to impress with its depth, balance, and longevity.
In the glass, this Port exhibits a limpid garnet hue, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers a complex bouquet of red fruits, including strawberry and red currant, complemented by notes of cinnamon and subtle spice. On the palate, it presents a medium-sweet profile with flavors of fig, prunes, and molasses, supported by a lusciously creamy texture and well-integrated acidity. The finish is long and elegant, leaving a lasting impression. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Feuerheerd Port, 1970
Vintage Port
The 1970 Feuerheerd Vintage Port is a true gem from one of the Douro’s most celebrated vintages. Feuerheerd, founded in 1815 by the German merchant Dietrich Matthias Feuerheerd, is known for crafting classic, robust Ports that age gracefully for decades. While not as widely recognized as some of the major houses, Feuerheerd has long been respected among connoisseurs for its dedication to quality and traditional methods.
The 1970 vintage itself is legendary, declared by most major Port houses. It produced wines of exceptional depth, structure, and longevity. After over five decades in bottle, this Feuerheerd has fully matured, offering an elegant expression of both vintage and house style. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 1970
Vintage Port
Imported and Bottled by Grants of St James
An outstanding port from a classic vintage. The Fonseca 1970 is now fully mature, and is probably one of the finest glasses of port that you will ever taste. A wine of this quality will age superbly for many decades to come. A magnificent wine with abundant ripe fruit flavours and concentrated tannins. Perfect harmony and balance places this Port amongst the all-time greats.
Robert Parker, renowned critic writes of this Port.... "... it excels in its magnificently complex, intense bouquet of plummy, cedary, spicy fruit and long, broad, expansive flavours. With its lush, seductive character, one might call it the Pomerol of Vintage ports. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Freisa, 1970
Castello di Gabiano
Freisa is an indigenous Italian red wine grape variety grown in the Piedmont region of north-west Italy, primarily in the Monferrato and Langhe areas, but also further north in the provinces of Turin and Biella. Freisa is a vigorous and productive grape vine with round, blue-black berries and with bunches growing in an elongated shape.
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Freisa, 1970
Marchesi di Barolo
Freisa is an indigenous Italian red wine grape variety grown in the Piedmont region of north-west Italy, primarily in the Monferrato and Langhe areas, but also further north in the provinces of Turin and Biella. Freisa is a vigorous and productive grape vine with round, blue-black berries and with bunches growing in an elongated shape.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Freisa, 1970
Giacomo Conterno
was £99
Christmas Clearance £50
Freisa is an indigenous Italian red wine grape variety grown in the Piedmont region of north-west Italy, primarily in the Monferrato and Langhe areas, but also further north in the provinces of Turin and Biella. Freisa is a vigorous and productive grape vine with round, blue-black berries and with bunches growing in an elongated shape.
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Price: £50.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Freisa, 1970
Giacomo Borgogno
Freisa is an indigenous Italian red wine grape variety grown in the Piedmont region of north-west Italy, primarily in the Monferrato and Langhe areas, but also further north in the provinces of Turin and Biella. Freisa is a vigorous and productive grape vine with round, blue-black berries and with bunches growing in an elongated shape.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Gattinara, 1970
Luigi & Italo Nervi - Riserva
Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Gattinara, 1970
Giancarlo Travaglini
Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Graham's Port, 1970
Vintage Port bottled for Army and Navy Stores
Labels bin soiled
Excellent provenance
*** 93 Points (Parker) ***
"...a definite Bordeaux-like nose! Well defined, foursquare at first, opening up nicely with maraschino cherries, cloves, burnt wood/embers and bergamot, gaining intensity all the time in the glass. The palate is very harmonious and elegant. Fleshy, harmonious, seductive on the palate with allspice, nutmeg and ginger sprinkled over the viscous finish and finally, freshly rolled tobacco on the aftertaste. Good length, powerful like many of the 1970 ports continue to be. Superb. Drink now-2020+ Neil Martin Wine Journal Tasted September 2009.
"The 1970 is a monumental vintage port and one of the greats of the vintage. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Graham's Port, 1970
Vintage Port
The 1970 Graham’s is a legendary Vintage Port from one of the Douro’s most consistently outstanding producers. Declared in an exceptional year, this wine has become one of the most celebrated Ports of the 20th century. Known for its lush, fruit-driven style, Graham’s 1970 is a benchmark for what mature Port can achieve — combining richness, depth, and graceful longevity.
After more than five decades in bottle, the wine has developed an extraordinary bouquet. Aromas of stewed plum, black cherry, and dried fig unfold alongside notes of rose petal, walnut, cedar, and a touch of caramel. There's a signature Graham’s opulence to the nose, yet it's balanced by a subtle sense of freshness and lifted spice. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 8 in Stock
Grignolino, 1970
Mario Capuzzo
The Grignolino wines have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Grignolino, 1970
Fontanafredda
The Grignolino wine have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
Grignolino, 1970
Fontanafredda
The Grignolino wine have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Inferno, 1970
Enologica Valtelinese
Inferno is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia and Valgella. Inferno means 'hell' in Italian, and refers to the slopes between Sondrio town and the village of Tresivio. Although DOC laws do not explain the origins of this name, it has been suggested that in summer the slopes here get noticeably hotter than the rest of the valley. Just across Sondrio to the west is Sassella, the finest of the Valtellina sub-zones.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 10 in Stock
Inferno, 1970
Pelizzatti
Inferno is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia and Valgella. Inferno means 'hell' in Italian, and refers to the slopes between Sondrio town and the village of Tresivio. Although DOC laws do not explain the origins of this name, it has been suggested that in summer the slopes here get noticeably hotter than the rest of the valley. Just across Sondrio to the west is Sassella, the finest of the Valtellina sub-zones.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Inferno, 1970
Enologica Valtelinese *** Clearance Offer- Damaged labels *** Was £99 | Now £59
Inferno is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia and Valgella. Inferno means 'hell' in Italian, and refers to the slopes between Sondrio town and the village of Tresivio. Although DOC laws do not explain the origins of this name, it has been suggested that in summer the slopes here get noticeably hotter than the rest of the valley. Just across Sondrio to the west is Sassella, the finest of the Valtellina sub-zones.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Malvasia, 1970
di Sardegna, Sella & Mosca, Sardinia
Malvasia di Sardegna is produced in Sardinia in Italy and has more discharged colors. The nose is more delicate and tends to the classic fruity notes of fortified wines, honey and herbs and more floral ones, with a fresher and more drinkable palate.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Merlot, 1970
Villa Ronche - Cima di Comigliano
Merlot can also produce a delightful and intriguing pure varietal wine. While Merlot has a long history of use as a blending wine, pure Merlot wines have been relatively slow in gaining momentum in Italy. That too has changed and today some of the world’s best Merlot wines bear Italian labels.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Merlot, 1970
Cantina Soc Ormette
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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Price: £69.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1970
Antonio Carpignano
RARE BIG GALLON BOTTLE OF 3.78 Lt
The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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Price: £359.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Nebbiolo D'Alba, 1970
Minuto Fratelli
The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Nebbiolo D'Alba, 1970
Fratelli Casetta
The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Nobile di Montepulciano, 1970
Fassatti
Clearance Offer – Last Bottle Was £99 Now £42.50
Nobile di Montepulciano is a red wine with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita status produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montepulciano, Italy. The wine is made primarily from the Sangiovese grape varietal (known locally as Prugnolo gentile) (minimum 70%), blended with Canaiolo Nero (10%–20%) and small amounts of other local varieties such as Mammolo. The wine is aged for 2 years (at least 1 year in oak barrels); three years if it is a riserva.
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Price: £42.50
Stock: 1 in Stock
Offley Port, 1970
Vintage Port
Was £149
Christmas Offer only £99
Maximum 2 bottles per customer
1970 Offley Boa Vista Vintage Port
A classic from one of the greatest declared vintages of the 20th century, this mature Port from Offley’s famed Boa Vista vineyard offers richness, elegance and remarkable longevity. A rare opportunity to experience a beautifully evolved wine from a legendary year.
Producer:
Founded in 1737, Offley is one of the classic names of the Douro, known for combining tradition with accessibility. The Boa Vista vineyard, overlooking the river near Pinhão, is among Offley’s most historic Quintas and provides fruit for some of its finest Vintage Ports. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 10 in Stock
Oltrepo Pavese, 1970
Gigi Santinoli
Was £49 Christmas Clearance £30
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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Price: £30.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Raboso, 1970
Enoteca Cescon
Raboso is a red wine grape grown primarily in Eastern part of Veneto. It is often called Raboso Piave, from the name of the river where it has found a eletive zone of production. It produces deep-colored wine, with notably high levels of tannin no high alcohol content but above all it always gives very high acid contents. The name, raboxo in the native Venetian language, means angry, because angry is the sensation in the mouth when this wine is drunk young. Raboso was in the past the most cultivated grape varieties in Eastern of Veneto, it was the perfect wine for the Venetian navigators aroud the world, indeed they called it vin de viajo wine of travel, because it was the most resistant to aging and transport. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Recioto, 1970
Scamperle fu Gabriel
"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Recioto, 1970
Scamperle
"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Recioto, 1970
Masi - Enoteca Codi - Riserva Monteleone, Sweet Red Wine
Clearance Offer - Last Few | Was £149 | Now £72.80
"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £72.80
Stock: 3 in Stock
Recioto, 1970
Tinazzi Eugenio, Sweet Red Wine
"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Recioto, 1970
Fratelli Bolla, Sweet Red Wine
"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Recioto, 1970
Fratelli Bolla, Sweet Red Wine
"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Rioja, 1970
Carta de Oro - Berberana
Wine from Rioja (and Ribera del Duero), aged for at least two years in oak and three years in the bottle, made primarily from the Tempranillo grape. Light and red-brown in colour, with intense vanilla aromas and substantial earthy flavour notes. Significant acidity and medium alcohol.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Rioja, 1970
Bodegas Alavesas, Solar de Samaniego Rioja
The 1970 Solar de Samaniego Gran Reserva from Bodegas Alavesas stands as a testament to the elegance and longevity of traditional Rioja winemaking. Crafted predominantly from Tempranillo, with a small proportion of Viura, this wine hails from the Rioja Alavesa subregion, renowned for its high-altitude vineyards and limestone-rich soils. The 1970 vintage benefited from favorable climatic conditions, allowing for optimal grape ripeness and the development of complex flavors.
Upon pouring, the wine reveals a deep garnet hue, indicative of its age and maturation. The nose is notably aromatic, offering an intriguing bouquet of campfire smoke, red meat, and mesquite, which gradually gives way to red fruits, ripe oranges, and tangerines. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Rosso del Salento, 1970
Tenuta Ursi - Leone de Castris
Fine ruby red colour with slight orange shade with ageing. Full fragance, heavy and enduring bouquet. Moderate dry with elegant bitter finish, robust and full-bodied
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
San Michele, 1970
Gigi Santinoli
Red cherry red with ruby highlights. Fine and intense nose, with floral and fruity scents. The flavour is dry, fine and fruity with high acidity and a slight almond aftertaste.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Sangiovese di Romagna, 1970
Cesari ** BIG BOTTLE OF 3,78 LITERS **
Good-quality Sangiovese is prized for its high acid, firm tannins and balanced nature. Savory flavors of dark cherries and black stone fruit are characteristic, and may be backed by secondary notes of tomato leaf and dried herbs. The use of oak has become more popular and this coaxes richer flavors from the grapes, tending toward plum and wild raspberry.
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Price: £349.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Sassella, 1970
Enologica Valtelinese
Clearance Offer - Last Few | Was £79 | Now £37.90
Valtellina Superiore Sassella wines are made under the Valtellina Superiore DOCG, specifically from grapes grown in the village of Sassella. Sassella is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Grumello, Inferno, Maroggia and Valgella. Sassella is considered to be the finest of these, and the pinnacle of the Valtellina viticultural zone.
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Price: £37.90
Stock: 5 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1970
Vintage Port
Oporto bottled
Taylor's 1970 Vintage Port reviews.
99 points Wine Enthusiast
This wine's dark garnet color with minimal bricking suggests a relatively youthful wine and this certainly could age longer, although it's also delicious now. Wonderfully complex floral and herbal scents easily move into deep, rich flavors of chocolate and cherries, sprinkled with a healthy dose of Douro minerality and spice. Drink or hold. (JC) (2/2007)
98 points Vinous
The 1970 Taylor's Vintage Port has a tight nose, youthful with notes of liquorice, raisin, boot-polish and lemongrass. It is well defined and displays a little more intensity than the 1963. …
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Price: £225.00
Stock: 14 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1970
Vintage Port Plain label
The 1970 Taylor’s Vintage Port is one of the most celebrated Ports of the 20th century—a legendary wine from a widely declared and universally admired vintage. Renowned for its immense structure, concentration, and ageing potential, this bottling epitomizes Taylor’s house style: firm, linear, and built for the long haul. Over five decades later, it remains a benchmark for mature Vintage Port and continues to impress those lucky enough to open a well-stored bottle.
In the glass, the wine shows a deep garnet centre with a fading amber rim, offering immediate aromatic complexity. The nose is expansive and refined, …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1970
Colheita Single Harvest Port
Includes Taylor's oak gift case
Taylor’s has an extensive and enviable library of very old Ports and each year they release a 50 year old Single Harvest Port which represents the cream of their aged reserves.
Often referred to as Colheitas, these single harvest Tawny ports are a far cry from vintage port with very slow and gentle ageing in oak casks creating ports of extreme aromatic complexity with delightfully mellow structure. And the 1970 Port vintage was of one outstanding quality - ideal growing conditions produced what is now a classic vintage - universally declared by all the major port houses.
Taylors wine maker review:
Pale mahogany core surrounded by a broad pale gold rim with subtle olive highlights. …
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Price: £240.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Tocai, 1970
Rosso, Tenuta S. Anna
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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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Vecchio Maniero, 1970
Marchesi di Barolo, Barolo, Piedmont *** BIG GALLON BOTTLE OF 3,78 LITERS ***
This wine from the good 1970 vintage is made with the long lived Nebbiolo grape. this is a black-skinned red wine grape variety most famous for creating the 'tar and roses' scent of Barolo wines from Piedmont, north-western Italy. The grape's very name is evocative of its home among the misty foothills of the western Alps; the nebbia (Italian for 'fog') after which it is named frequently arrives on early October mornings, when the Nebbiolo harvest is in full swing.
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Price: £329.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Warre's Vintage Port, 1970
Vintage Port
Was £179
Christmas Offer Only £125
Maximum 2 bottles per customer
The Warre's 1970 Vintage Port, released to commemorate the house's 300th anniversary, is a distinguished example from one of the most celebrated Port vintages of the 20th century. This wine showcases Warre's signature style—elegant, floral, and refined—offering a compelling alternative to the more robust expressions from producers like Graham's or Fonseca.
Tasting notes highlight its deep garnet core with a subtle browning rim, indicative of its maturity. The nose is fragrant and perfumed, featuring aromas of violets and red fruits. On the palate, it delivers rich, voluptuous flavors backed by firm tannins, with a bitter-sweet dark chocolate concentration and a lingering plummy finish. …
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Price: £125.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Kopke, 1970
Quinta St Luiz
1970 Kopke Quinta de São Luiz Vintage Port
Producer:
Founded in 1638, Kopke is the oldest Port house and has a long tradition of crafting wines of elegance and longevity. The Quinta de São Luiz estate in the Douro Valley provides some of the house’s finest fruit, with old vines rooted on steep schist terraces overlooking the river. It is here that Kopke produces its most characterful Vintage Ports.
Vintage:
1970 is recognised as one of the great classic Port vintages of the 20th century, producing wines of exceptional structure, concentration, and ageing potential. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Messias, 1970
Colheita Port
Single Harvest Tawny Port
Bottled in 1979
The Messias colheita port from the excellent 1970 vintage has been aged in a barrel.
The extended barrel aging has given this wine a complex fusion of dried fruit and cedar notes. On the palate the wine is smooth and full bodies with plenty nuts and sweet fruit on the palate, fine balance. A tremendous finish which goes on forever. There's no question about the quality on display here.
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Price: £189.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Amarone della Valpolicella, 1970
Masi
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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Price: £249.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Barbera, 1970
Giovanni Scanavino
Barbera is a wine of prestige, rich colors that refer generally to the ruby purple, just what clothes cardinals; the bouquet is ample and composite, with fruity notes of blackberry, cherry, strawberry and red fruit jam and spicy aromas reminiscent of cinnamon, vanilla, green pepper.
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Price: £49.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Calem Port, 1970
Vintage Port
From the excellent 1970 vintage, the Calem has a dense, even, opaque crimson colour, with a very rich, dark well of black fruit and floral aromas, with all sorts of mineral and delicately spicy nuances. On the palate this has a beautifully focused sweetness, with a supple, svelte quality of black fruits, that is pure and very long and silky through the mid palate. There are fine chocolaty tannins adding plush depth, and the spirit is nicely integrated. This wine has lovely balance too, with excellent length, emphasising the harmony and structure of the wine.
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Price: £139.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Chateau Clos L'Eglise, 1970
Pomerol
The 1970 Clos de l'Église is a wine from the Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux, France. Pomerol is renowned for its Merlot-dominated wines that are rich, supple, and age-worthy. The 1970 vintage in Bordeaux is considered a classic, producing wines with excellent structure and longevity, particularly on the Right Bank, where Merlot thrived in the warm and dry growing season.
Wine Overview
Clos de l'Église is a small but prestigious estate in Pomerol, known for producing wines of elegance and depth. The 1970 vintage would likely be a blend of:
Merlot (dominant): Providing richness, softness, and ripe fruit flavors. …
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Price: £119.00
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Chateau Haut Brion, 1970
Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe
Clearance Offer | Damaged label | Mid shoulder level
Was £395 | Now £175
*** 90-92 points - Wine Journal ***
Reviews: "Brown rim. Brown sugar, olives and leather nose. Quite rich for 1970. Balanced and very smooth palate. Coffee & sweet red fruits. Fully mature, a highly enjoyable wine (and far cheaper than Latour.) Somewhat under-rated by others. Then again chez Alex Hunt in November 2005. Although a little musty at first, this wine grows and grows on you. A cool, blackberry leaf, cranberry nose with lots of cedar and pine is followed by a tannic, almost rustic, broad-shouldered palate with cedary, tobacco-infused fruit. Very classic in style but suited the venison perfectly. …
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Price: £175.00
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Chateau Liot, 1970
Barsac
A wonderful fruity dessert wine from the 1970 vintage that is still drinking well.
Château Liot is a 20-hectare property producing on average 5,500 cases per year. It is located in the south-west of the Barsac appellation and its vineyards border those of Château Climens. Liot's vineyards (Sémillon 85%, Sauvignon Blanc 10%, Muscadelle 5%) lie on a gravel/silt/alluvial topsoil and limestone subsoil.
The grapes are fermented in vats and the wine is then matured in oak barrels (15% new) for 15-18 months. Liot's wines are typically fresh and refined and display marvellous purity of fruit.
About Chateau Liot Château Liot is a prominent wine estate situated in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France. …
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Price: £99.00
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Chateau Musar, 1970
Bekaar Valley, Lebanon, Gaston Hochar
Very top shoulder
73 cl bottle
A rare bottle of 1970 Chateau Musar.
Notes from Chateau Musar: Mistakenly, the most Bordeaux wine I ever made. This was unintentional. I was trying to reflect Lebanon in all its guises, all its
aspects. It had more Cabernet Sauvignon than any wine I’ve ever made, but this was when I could play as I wanted - there were no
rules to command me, so I just blended according to my palate – Serge Hochar
Tasting Notes
Dark shaded ruby; this is just the sort of colour I would expect from a 1970 red Bordeaux. Light, very Cabernet nose. If I were given
this blind I would be extremely tempted to head straight for Bordeaux, though it would have to be a comely château such as Palmer
perhaps, and a fairly ripe vintage. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Chateauneuf du Pape, 1970
Patriarche Pere & Fils
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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Price: £169.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Chianti, 1970
Pagliarese Biasoto - HALF BOTTLE
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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Price: £39.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Croft Port, 1970
Vintage Port
From the outstanding 1970 Vintage, an wonderful port scoring 91 points.
A similar russet core, though a little clearer than the ’66. The nose has good definition and focus with an attractive bouquet of cooked meats, mulberry, spice and leather. Light and feminine, although it never really develops the nuance that I was hoping for in the glass. The palate is vigorous, note quite as elegant as the ’66, a little more alcoholic and unrefined, the finish more linear with liquorice, burnt toffee and raisin. Moderate length. Drinking now. Very fine. Neil Martin. Wine Journal.
Rating 91 points (Wine Journal). …
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Price: £99.00
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Familia Torres, 1970
Coronas Gran Reserva, Catalonia
The 1970 Torres Gran Coronas Gran Reserva, also known as the “Black Label,” is a landmark Spanish wine that helped redefine the potential of Cabernet Sauvignon in Spain. Produced in the Penedès region by Miguel A. Torres, this vintage was pivotal in establishing Spain’s international reputation for fine red wines.
Composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Tempranillo, and 10% Monastrell, the 1970 vintage was the first to carry the Black Label designation. The grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks—a pioneering move in Spain at the time—and aged for six months in new American oak followed by a year in older barrels. …
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Price: £129.00
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Gould Campbell, 1970
Vintage Port
Plain label
Gould Campbell Vintage Port 1970 is a bit of a hidden gem among vintage Ports. While Gould Campbell may not be as widely known as the likes of Taylor, Graham, or Dow, it has long enjoyed a loyal following for producing traditionally styled, full-bodied Ports with excellent ageing potential — and the 1970 vintage is no exception.
The 1970 vintage overall is considered a landmark year, producing Ports with great concentration, structure, and longevity. Gould Campbell’s 1970 fits this profile well, typically offering a deep ruby-garnet color that has softened with age. On the nose, expect rich aromas of dark cherries, raisins, dried figs, tobacco, and warm spices like clove and cinnamon. …
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Price: £149.00
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Nobile di Montepulciano, 1970
Fattoria Fognano
Clearance Offer | Was £79 Special Offer £44
This 1970 Nobile di Montepulciano from Fattoria Fognano shows the refined elegance and complexity of a well-aged Tuscan classic. The bouquet reveals aromas of dried cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, forest floor, and subtle hints of cedar, balsamic, and spice. On the palate it is medium-bodied, with softened tannins, balanced acidity, and flavours of dried red fruit, earthy herbs, and a gentle savoury undertone. The finish is long, harmonious, and contemplative, reflecting the wine’s maturity and depth.
Serving Suggestions
Stand the bottle upright for 24–48 hours before serving to allow any sediment to settle. …
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Price: £44.00
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Nobile di Montepulciano, 1970
Bologna - Riserva
Clearance Offer – Last Bottle Was £89 Now £45
Nobile di Montepulciano is a red wine with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita status produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montepulciano, Italy. The wine is made primarily from the Sangiovese grape varietal (known locally as Prugnolo gentile) (minimum 70%), blended with Canaiolo Nero (10%–20%) and small amounts of other local varieties such as Mammolo. The wine is aged for 2 years (at least 1 year in oak barrels); three years if it is a riserva.
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Price: £45.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Pocas Junior Vintage Port, 1970
Vintage Port
Price: £49.95
Stock: Out of Stock
Quinta do Noval, 1970
Vintage Port Unlabelled
The 1970 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is a beautiful Port in a perfect drinking window. It is graceful and complex and a wonderful gift for any 50th birthday or Anniversary. The huge nose of liquorice, smoke, jammy black-cherry and cassis fruit is followed by a wine of seamless components, all super-packed with gorgeously pure fruit, yet the wine is not heavy or overbearing. There is a real sense of elegance to this Quinta do Noval. This port is fully mature drinking perfectly and will continue to evolve for another 20 or more years.
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Price: £179.00
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Quinta do Noval, 1970
Vintage Port
The 1970 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is a beautiful Port in a perfect drinking window. It is graceful and complex and a wonderful gift for any 50th birthday or Anniversary. The huge nose of liquorice, smoke, jammy black-cherry and cassis fruit is followed by a wine of seamless components, all super-packed with gorgeously pure fruit, yet the wine is not heavy or overbearing. There is a real sense of elegance to this Quinta do Noval. This port is fully mature drinking perfectly and will continue to evolve for another 20 or more years.
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Price: £189.00
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Quinta do Noval, 1970
Vintage Port White plain label
The 1970 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is a beautiful Port in a perfect drinking window. It is graceful and complex and a wonderful gift for any 50th birthday or Anniversary. The huge nose of liquorice, smoke, jammy black-cherry and cassis fruit is followed by a wine of seamless components, all super-packed with gorgeously pure fruit, yet the wine is not heavy or overbearing. There is a real sense of elegance to this Quinta do Noval. This port is fully mature drinking perfectly and will continue to evolve for another 20 or more years.
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Price: £189.00
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Quinta do Noval Nacional, 1970
Nacional- Vintage Port
“This wine is a mysterious phenomenon, a magical wine produced in extremely limited quantities and only in a few years each decade. It is the expression of a terroir and confirms something that is for me a deeply held belief. The Nacional is great because of the grapes and where they come from, not because of anything particular that we do. It has a unique personality, an extraordinary intensity and, even after many years of ageing, retains an astonishing youthfulness.” Christian Seely
The terroir: a small area at the heart of the Quinta do Noval vineyard planted with ungrafted vines and untouched by phylloxera, described as “attached to the soil of the Nation”. …
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Price: £1,895.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Ramos Pinto, 1970
Ramos Pinto Vintage Port
***95 pts- Wine Advocate***
From the outstanding 1970 vintage, the Ramos Pinto is a beautiful port. Excellent colour with a little red. On the nose jammy strawberries, spice, a hint of pepper and liquorice. On the palate, so beautifully smooth and in great balance, red fruit some violets. A long long finish. This is a beautiful wine.
About Ramos Pinto
Ramos Pinto is one of the oldest and most esteemed Port wine producers in Portugal's Douro Valley. Founded by Adriano Ramos Pinto in 1880, the company has a long history of crafting high-quality Port wines, particularly Vintage Ports.
Ramos Pinto is known for its innovative approach to winemaking and marketing. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Rebello Valente Vintage Port, 1970
Vintage Port
Robertson Bros were the shippers behind this brand, which was once one of the most reputable, though, since a fine 1970, very little Vintage Port bears the name.
**92 points Wine Spectator**
Drink it alone for dessert. It is like a delicious piece of fruitcake. Medium red, with a roasted, chocolate, earthy nose, medium-bodied, with plenty of tannins and roasted, fruity flavours on the palate. Will improve. (1989)
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Price: £119.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Rioja, 1970
Coto de Imaz- Gran reserva
Appearance: Brilliant ruby with russet hues—mature elegance starts in the glass
Aroma & Bouquet: Initially sweet oak and toast, evolving into coconut, leather, wet earth, with hints of red and dried fruit
Palate: Round, silky tannins and a persistent, complex finish; secondary flavours of red fruits, subtle spice, and cocoa nuances
Overall: Mature, well-integrated Gran Reserva showing tertiary complexity while retaining lively acidity and structure.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Rioja, 1970
Viña Albina- Rioja alta- Cenicero
Appearance:
Light garnet with a tawny-orange rim. Clear, delicate colour showing full maturity.
Nose:
Developed and expressive. Aromas of dried cherry, redcurrant, old leather, cedarwood, and dusty earth. Subtle notes of tobacco, dry herbs, and vanilla may appear with air.
Palate:
Light to medium-bodied with soft, resolved tannins and a bright thread of acidity. Flavours of dried red fruit, sandalwood, mushroom, and faint balsamic or orange peel. The structure is gentle, more about nuance than power.
Finish:
Moderate in length. Fades into savoury, earthy tones with a lingering note of dried spice and cedar. …
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Price: £75.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Rioja, 1970
Bodegas Santana
Wine from Rioja (and Ribera del Duero), aged for at least two years in oak and three years in the bottle, made primarily from the Tempranillo grape. Light and red-brown in colour, with intense vanilla aromas and substantial earthy flavour notes. Significant acidity and medium alcohol.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Rioja, 1970
Siglo - Felix Azpilicueta Martinez
Wine from Rioja (and Ribera del Duero), aged for at least two years in oak and three years in the bottle, made primarily from the Tempranillo grape. Light and red-brown in colour, with intense vanilla aromas and substantial earthy flavour notes. Significant acidity and medium alcohol.
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Price: £89.00
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Rioja, 1970
Carta de Plata - Berberana
Wine from Rioja (and Ribera del Duero), aged for at least two years in oak and three years in the bottle, made primarily from the Tempranillo grape. Light and red-brown in colour, with intense vanilla aromas and substantial earthy flavour notes. Significant acidity and medium alcohol.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Rosso, 1970
Cilento, Cantina Soc di Cilento
Was £59 Christmas Clearance | £30
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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Price: £30.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Royal Oporto, 1970
Real Companhia Velha Vintage Port
From the outstanding 1970 vintage. The colour is more tawny than red, and fairly light. It gives the distinct impression of a very old, very mature vintage Port.
The nose gives a strong impression of honey and is followed by sweet grapes and soft red fruits. Very slightly spirity, but not so much that it interferes. This all changes after 5 hours as the honey and fruits nearly vanish and the nose became spirity.
Palate: Very soft and elegant with a very faint smokey note. There's more "sweet" to it than anything else, but it's not a pure sugary sweetness but rather the remains of a sweet fruit compote. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Sandeman, 1970
Vintage Port
From the excellent 1970 vintage, the Sandeman has only just reached full maturity. A pale garnet colour with a powerful bouquet of sweet fruit introduces the beautiful blend of chocolate, cherry, and jammy fruit flavours. A very enjoyable port.
Learn more about Sandeman
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Price: £129.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1970
Vintage Port
The 1970 Taylor’s Vintage Port is one of the most celebrated Ports of the 20th century—a legendary wine from a widely declared and universally admired vintage. Renowned for its immense structure, concentration, and ageing potential, this bottling epitomizes Taylor’s house style: firm, linear, and built for the long haul. Over five decades later, it remains a benchmark for mature Vintage Port and continues to impress those lucky enough to open a well-stored bottle.
In the glass, the wine shows a deep garnet centre with a fading amber rim, offering immediate aromatic complexity. The nose is expansive and refined, …
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Price: £185.00
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