2004 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 2004 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 2004 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!
Overall, the 2004 vintage was a bit of a mixed bag throughout the wine world and few regions managed to produce spectacular wines of note.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: The 2004 wine vintage marked a return to a more classic Bordeaux vintage. The wines are more traditionally styled, and will make fine drinking for many cellars. The vintage seems a little under-rated compared with 2003 and the wines represent good value.
Italian: Produce of Piemonte in 2004 is very promising with few extremes of weather and well balanced wines. In Tuscany, the year was an exceptionally good vintage, central Italy’s equivalent of the perfect growing season that France experienced in 2005.
Portugal: The 2004 vintage was not generally declared, but some wonderful single quinta vintages were bottled. These 2004 Vintage Ports show an intense deep purple-red colour, a factor that was strongly influenced by the August rains that softened the skins and allowed for better colour extraction. The nose is lifted and fresh, again thanks to the cooler August weather. The taste is rich, firm and with good acidity and fine peppery tannins. These wines are most attractive and will age extremely well, making them an ideal 21 year old wine gift for an anniversary this year.
Spain: A very good year, especially for Rioja, with wines that should last well.
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Quinta do Noval Nacional, 2004
'Nacional' Vintage Port, Douro In Presentation Case
The 2004 Noval Nacional is a wonderful 2004 vintage Port wine. We are thrilled to be able to offer the Nacional 2004. Christian fell in love with the wine after harvest, so the wine was declared but not released. Kept instead under the watchful eye of Technical Director Antonio Agrellos to see how it developed. Considering the pedigree, it comes as no surprise that the wine lived up to their expectations, and so now, 10 years after the harvest, the 2004 is ready for release.
At Quinta do Noval the bud burst occurred mid-March followed by a quick flowering in the end of May due to high temperatures and lack of precipitation. …
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Ramos Pinto, 2004
Vintage Port, Douro
Library Release
***Silver medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013***
Founded in 1880 by brothers Adriano and Antonio, Ramos Pinto's history has been marked by a balance between innovation and respect for tradition. In addition to producing wines of exceptional quality, the House is known for its knowledge of terroir and for its pioneering viticulture. Through its strict production policy, the selection of the best Douro grape varieties and the systematic technical and technological research, the House is positioned as the reference for the production of superior quality wines in Portugal.
95 pts Huon Hooke - Excellent colour, very intense and opaque with violet tones. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 49 in Stock
Sfursat, 2004
Nino Negri, Valtellina
The Sfursat di Valtellina wine is a dry red “Passito” style wine and is made by making wine with dried grapes. The best bunches of Chiavennasca are selected and laid out on specially made mats in aerated purpose-built cellars to dry (similar to the process in Valpolicella for Amarone). The “breva” wind which blows through this region has historically assisted the production of the Sfursat wines. The grapes spend about 3 and a half months drying like this and towards the end of January (once the main winery tasks for the other wines are all finished) the grapes will have lost about 40% of their own weight, the sugars will have concentrated and the signature passito aroma will be present. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Palmer Port, 2004
White Port
50cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port
This port-wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 2004 harvest until bottling in 2019.
Tasting Notes: The 2004 Palmer white port has a golden amber colour which will deepen with age.
On the nose it is fresh with notes of citrus fruits, honey, and floral hints, these aromas can develop more complexity, including nutty and spicy notes. The palate is light and refreshing, with flavours of citrus, apricot and peaches. It presents a smooth and crisp finish with a lingering freshness.
Serve chilled, around 10-12°C (50-54°F) and use a white wine glass to enhance the aromatic experience. …
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Price: £32.95
Stock: Out of Stock
Chateau Montrose, 2004
St Estephe 2me Cru Classe
2004 Château Montrose – A Classic Saint-Estèphe with Timeless Elegance
A vintage that embodies the power and refinement of Saint-Estèphe, the 2004 Château Montrose is now beautifully matured, offering a complex and layered drinking experience. From one of Bordeaux’s most prestigious estates, this wine is a superb choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
A Refined and Balanced Vintage
Crafted from 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, this vintage was carefully aged to showcase its depth and structure. Now at peak maturity, it reveals a harmonious blend of dark fruits, tobacco, cedar, and licorice, with fine tannins and a long, elegant finish. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: Out of Stock