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1995 Wine and Port Vintage

Vintage Summary and Recommendations: Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 1995 wine page. A 1995
Vintage Port makes a great 30 year old wine gift for a 30th birthday or anniversary: Read on for our summary of the 1995 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!

The 1995 vintage was, overall, a great year for many wine regions. France enjoyed an excellent year with Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Alsace and the Rhône producing great wines.

Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:

  • Ryst Dupeyron Armagnac 1995 Reserve Joseph Millesime vintage Armagnac
  • Quinta Do Vesuvio 1995 Vintage Port
  • Barraida 1995 Quinta Poco do Lobo Cabernet
  • Chateau Rayne Vigneau 1995 Grand Cru Classe Sauternes Sweet Wine
  • Carruades de Chateau Lafite 1995 Pauillac

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    Bordeaux: The 1995 wine vintage produced consistent Bordeaux wines that reached full maturity by 2012. Superb weather in July and August augured well for the crop, however rain in September slightly impaired the quality. Unlike 1994, the rain only lasted for just over a week and those producers that delayed harvesting were rewarded with a harvest of mature grapes. The wines produced from these vineyards are dense tannic affairs that should mature well.
     
    Portugal: The 1995 port wine vintage is rated as very good. If it hadn't directly followed the quite exceptional 1994 Vintage, 1995 could well have been a fully declared Vintage. It did however produce exceptionally good Single Quintas with concentrated, fruity and well-structured ports. The 1995 port vintage also offers plenty of good examples of barrel aged (tawny) port from established producers such as Kopke, Messias, Barros and Krohn that would offer exceptional drinking today, making these excellent 30 year old wine gifts for a 30th birthday or 28th anniversary celebration.
     

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    Quinta do Poco do Lobo, 1995

    Quinta Poço do Lobo - Cabernet, Bairrada | Excellent Provenance
    ** 91 Points - Robert Parker **
    Special Offer | was £79 | Now £59

    The 1995 Quinta Poço do Lobo from caves St Joao are an exceptional experience at a nice price. Plus, the provenance is perfect—re-released direct from the winery.

    The 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva Quinta do Poço do Lobo is unoaked and comes in at 13.5% alcohol. This Reserva has more power than the regular reds and much riper fruit. It is bigger and fresher in every respect. Intense and powerful, this is nuanced by cassis and red fruits. It ends with a big finish. There are some typical nuances of aging Cab too. So, while it is fresh for its age, it hardly tastes like a young red. Many will consider that a good thing.
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    Price: £59.00
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    Quinta do Vesuvio, 1995

    Vintage Port in Presentation box
    Special Library Release

    Perfect for gifting, collecting, or enjoying now, the 1995 Quinta do Vesúvio Library Release is a must-have for serious Port lovers and wine collectors seeking aged, ready-to-drink Vintage Ports with guaranteed provenance.

    Traditionally, after each en primeur release, the Symington family has carefully set aside a limited quantity of Vintage Port to mature in ideal conditions within their own cellars. With the Library Release series, they now proudly distinguish these exceptional bottles from the initial launch, highlighting the unique provenance and quality that comes from decades of ageing under expert care.
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    Price: £139.00
    Stock: 23 in Stock

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    Rioja, 1995

    Primicia- Rioja reserva

    Appearance:
    Garnet core with a fading brick-orange rim, showing the graceful age of nearly three decades.

    Nose:
    Delicately evolved aromas of dried cherry, cranberry, and redcurrant layered with cedarwood, tobacco leaf, leather, and a hint of vanilla from long oak aging. Subtle secondary notes of dried herbs, mushroom, and spice linger in the background.

    Palate:
    Medium-bodied with softened tannins and vibrant acidity, the palate opens with stewed red fruits, spice, and a touch of balsamic. The wine retains an elegant structure, with tertiary notes of earth, cigar box, and old leather becoming more pronounced mid-palate.
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    Price: £35.00
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    Taylor Fladgate

    30 Year Old Tawny Port
    HALF BOTTLE (37.5 cl)

    The Taylor's 30 Year Old Tawny Port is a venerable and distinguished fortified wine, crafted by one of the most esteemed Port houses in the Douro Valley.

    Tasting notes
    This 30-year-old tawny from Taylor's own vineyards shows incredible length a deep, old gold colour with hints of dried fruit and honey offsetting the rich nutty aromas. Lush, silky richness with an elegant, slightly austere quality which is quite distinctive. Subtle dried fruit flavours underly, exotic layers of caramel and nuts culminating in an endless finish.

    Serving & Pairing
    Tawny Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting.
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    Price: £42.95
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    Taylor Fladgate, 1995

    Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port

    The 1995 Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port is a remarkable single-estate offering from one of Portugal’s most prestigious port houses. Sourced exclusively from the renowned Quinta de Vargellas vineyard in the Douro Valley, this vintage embodies Taylor Fladgate’s commitment to excellence. Known for its deep structure and rich flavors, it has been a standout among single-quinta vintage ports.

    Upon release, this vintage was praised for its deep magenta hue and expressive aromas of ripe plums, berries, and floral notes. The palate was full-bodied, delivering intense flavors of black fruits, licorice, and dark chocolate, all supported by firm yet refined tannins.
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    Price: £119.00
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    Calem Port, 1995

    Vintage Port
    Excellent provenance

    The Calem 1995 Vintage Port has been stored in the Calem cellars since production. Calém’s motto is to craft approachable yet high-quality Ports that reflect the unique terroir of the Douro Valley. They combine traditional winemaking methods with modern technology to ensure consistency and excellence across their range.

    Tasting Notes:
    Deep ​​garnet colour. Dark berry confit, ripe plum fruit, subtle herbal spice, slate spice. Strong texture, present and firm tannins, complex and spicy, cherries and chocolate in the aftertaste.

    Serving and Food pairing
    Vintage Ports are best served slightly below modern room temperature: 16° to 18° C.
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    Price: £74.95
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    Graham's Port

    30 Year-Old Tawny Port
    In original Graham's gift tube as illustrated

    The Graham's 30 Year Old Tawny Port is a masterpiece of aged Port craftsmanship. Unlike Vintage Ports, which spend only a short time in oak barrels before bottling, Tawny Ports like Graham's 30 Year Old are aged for three decades or more in seasoned oak casks. This extended aging allows the wine to develop a mellow and harmonious character, with flavors integrating and evolving over time.

    Tasting notes
    The Graham's 30 Year Old Tawny Port is a mesmerizing amber wine with gold glimmers, hinting at its decades-long oak casks. Its aromas are delicate, with layers of un-drenched raisins, succulent figs, and caramelized dates taking center stage.
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    Price: £89.95
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    Sandeman

    30 Year Old Tawny Port
    ***95 Points- Gold- Decanter 2024***
    ***96 Points GOLD Award- IWC 2024***

    Presented in Sandeman Gift Box

    Sandeman is a regular IWC and Decanter World Wine Awards Gold- and Trophy-winner for its supremely refined tawnies. A premium aged tawny port, meticulously crafted and aged in oak casks for an average of 30 years.

    Tasting Notes
    The Sandeman 30 Year Old Tawny Port is of a deep amber amber colour with intense aromas of honey and spices, underscored with deep flavours of dried apricots, hazelnuts and vanilla, creating a rich yet elegant combination. Luxuriously smooth and well-balanced on the palate, this is offering a harmonious blend of dried fruits, nuts, and caramel flavours.
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    Price: £79.95
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