1994 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: A short summary of the fabulous 1994 Vintage with our top recommendations Visit our 1994 Wine and Port Offer Page 1994 Wine and Port
If you were born or have an anniversary in 1994 - then you are in luck! The 1994 vintage produced some of the finest Ports and wines of the late 20th century, with exceptional quality in Bordeaux, the Douro Valley, and various regions of Italy. These wines are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs as they are drinking well and continue to command high prices. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 31 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: The 1994 vintage is generally rated as good but a little inconsistent. The top estates produced some very fine wines that are far superior to those in the poor years between 1991 and 1993. The best 1994 Bordeaux wines are characterised by high tannin levels with rich fruit and should mature well over the next few years.
Italian: In Tuscany, the Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile and Brunello had a very good year with a warm early Spring. The good weather conditions carried through to the harvest season with healthy, ripe fruit. In Piedmont prolonged rain caused serious problems, however a few producers still made good Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
Portugal: A 1994 Vintage Port makes a great 30 year old wine gift for a 30th birthday or anniversary: 1994 was one of the great vintages of the 20th Century that produced classic, monumental port wines with rich fruit character. While these wines can be approached in their youth, the best need 20 years in bottle, making them mature for drinking now or perfect to age for another 20 years. Our wine buyer highly recommends the 1994 Taylor's Vintage Port , an outstanding Vintage Port that scored an incredible 100 points from Wine Spectator and 97 from Robert Parker.
Spain: This was the ‘Aaah!’ vintage; after three years of drought and indifferent quality, nature relented and provided one of the best vintages of the century (compared by many producers with the legendary 1964). The grapes showed tremendous ripeness, colour and extract. This was a truly great vintage in the making, although (or perhaps because) it was relatively low in quantity.
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Quinta do Vesuvio, 1994
Vintage Port
***94 Points (outstanding) Wine Journal ***
**** 94 Points- Wine Advocate ***
1994 Quinta do Vesuvio Port
Esteemed for its impeccable balance, complexity, and aging potential. It exemplifies the mastery of winemaking at this historic estate and stands as a testament to the exceptional quality of Douro Valley Ports.
Tasting Notes
The 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio Port is a deep, rich wine with a complex nose of black fruit, dried figs, raisins, dates, dark chocolate, tobacco, leather, and floral accents. Its palate is rich and concentrated, with ripe fruit flavours dominating. The wine's balance between sweetness and acidity provides structure and vitality. …
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Price: £99.00
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Real Companhia Velha, 1994
Vintage Port
rewaxed
Excluded from our guarantee
Real Companhia Velha's 1994 Vintage Port, also known under the "Royal Oporto" label, is a mature wine that has evolved over the decades. Tasting notes from May 2024 describe it as having a pale garnet color with a yellow, mature edge. The bouquet offers aromas of cacao, chocolate, herbs, and hints of an old grocery shop. On the palate, it presents medium body, balanced acidity, and flavors of herbs and chocolate, leading to a quite attractive and rather long finish.
Another tasting note highlights its nose of caramel with hints of leather, and flavors of cherries, toffee, and a touch of tobacco. …
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Price: £65.00
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Rioja, 1994
Marqués del Puerto Gran Reserva – Rioja
A mature and classically styled Rioja showing soft, evolved character. The nose opens with aromas of dried cherry, leather, and cedar, alongside hints of vanilla, dried herbs, and a touch of earthy spice from long barrel ageing.
On the palate, the wine is silky and mellow, with softened tannins and fading red fruit—think stewed plum and sour cherry—wrapped in gentle oak tones. Notes of tobacco, clove, and a faint balsamic edge add tertiary complexity.
The finish is smooth and savoury, with a lingering sense of spice and old wood. Now fully mature—best enjoyed soon, ideally with roast meats or aged Manchego. …
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Price: £45.00
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Rioja, 1994
Conde de la Salceda- Gran Reserva
A rare and fully mature Rioja displaying elegant complexity: aromas of blackberry, balsamic spice, cedar, tobacco, forest floor, truffle, and subtle cigar. Palate is rounded and harmonious, with refined tannins and a long, savoury finish—ideal for Rioja lovers and collectors.
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Price: £45.00
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