1945 Port Vintage Report

80 Year Very Very Old Tawny Port, DOC Douro
Presented in Devesa Wooden Gift Case

Quinta da Devesa 80 Year Aged Tawny Port
The Quinta da Devesa 80 Year Old Tawny Port is a profoundly rare and monumental expression of aged fortified wine, representing nearly a century of patient maturation in seasoned oak casks. Composed of some of the oldest and most treasured lots in the estate’s cellars, this extraordinary tawny embodies the essence of time, tradition, and the enduring artistry of Douro winemaking.

Drawn from a blend of wines aged for an average of 80 years, this Port reveals a deep amber-brown hue with olive-green undertones—an unmistakable visual hallmark of great age. …
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Price: £545.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

80 Year Very Very Old White Port, Douro
Presented in Devesa Wooden Gift Case

Quinta da Devesa 80 Year Aged White Tawny Port

The Quinta da Devesa 80 Year Old White Port is an extraordinary testament to the longevity and grace of white port, offering a profound glimpse into a century of patient ageing and artisanal dedication. A blend of exceptionally rare and ancient white ports aged in seasoned oak casks for an average of eight decades, this release reflects the pinnacle of Quinta da Devesa’s slow-oxidative philosophy and their mastery in curating old stocks of singular quality.

Composed from traditional Douro white grape varieties such as Côdega, Viosinho, Rabigato, and Gouveio, this wine has evolved over time into a layered and deeply complex expression. …
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Price: £575.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Vintage Port
Unlabelled | High Shoulder

The 1945 Barros Vintage Port is a legendary expression of a remarkable vintage, renowned for its historical significance and exceptional quality. This rare wine is a testament to Barros’ dedication to crafting ports with extraordinary longevity and finesse.

With a captivating amber-tawny hue and radiant golden reflections, the wine reveals its age and complexity. The nose is a symphony of aromas, offering layers of dried fruits, roasted almonds, figs, and caramel, intertwined with subtle hints of orange zest, spice, and a whisper of floral elegance. Each note speaks to decades of maturation and careful stewardship. …
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Price: £995.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Bottled by John Porter and Goldsmith, London
Good level and condition

The 1945 Barros Vintage Port is a legendary expression of a remarkable vintage, renowned for its historical significance and exceptional quality. This rare wine is a testament to Barros’ dedication to crafting ports with extraordinary longevity and finesse.

With a captivating amber-tawny hue and radiant golden reflections, the wine reveals its age and complexity. The nose is a symphony of aromas, offering layers of dried fruits, roasted almonds, figs, and caramel, intertwined with subtle hints of orange zest, spice, and a whisper of floral elegance. Each note speaks to decades of maturation and careful stewardship. …
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Price: £1,195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port.
Unlabelled, Date on original cork visible through glass

97 Points Wine Spectator
Gorgeous, glorious and rich. Dark ruby in color, with an amber edge. Full-bodied and wonderfully sweet, with intense aromas of raisin, raspberry and cherry and a long, long finish. Very rich and very fine. I underrated this years ago.--Dow vertical. (JS) (12/1999)
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Price: £1,195.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port
In neck, Chipped capsule, Bin Soiled Label

Dow’s 1945 Port is a legendary vintage, celebrated for its exceptional quality and historical significance as the first major vintage declaration after World War II. The 1945 growing season in Portugal’s Douro Valley produced wines of remarkable concentration and balance, laying the foundation for this port's enduring reputation. Known for its elegance, it exhibits rich flavors of dried fruits, nuts, chocolate, and spices, complemented by a complex bouquet of dark fruits, caramel, and subtle herbal notes. With firm tannins and balanced acidity, it exemplifies the extraordinary aging potential of vintage ports, remaining vibrant and drinkable even today. …
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Price: £1,295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Level very top shoulder, embossed capsule, fragile label

Renowned as one of the great Port producers, Fonseca's vintage wine is among the best in virtually every widely declared vintage. The house style is flamboyantly rich, even exotic, and the wines are usually sweeter and fuller in body than those from most other producers.

The 1945 Fonseca is a top wine from one of the top vintages of the 20th century, a hot year with low yield. In the glass, the gorgeous wine has bittersweet chocolate on the aroma as well as surprising fruit; a dollop of chocolate permeated the array of flavors while the tannic structure was richer and rounder than the Taylor ’48. …
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Price: £2,295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port In neck | good label | chipped capsule

The 1945 Graham’s Vintage Port is an iconic wine, representing one of the greatest vintages of the 20th century. Produced in the aftermath of World War II, this extraordinary port captures the resilience and artistry of Graham’s winemaking tradition, offering a rare and historic tasting experience.

In the glass, it displays a deep garnet hue with mahogany highlights, showcasing its remarkable evolution over the decades. The bouquet is complex and alluring, with layers of dried blackberries, plums, and figs interwoven with notes of toasted almonds, cocoa, and sweet spices. Subtle hints of cedar, leather, and orange peel add further intrigue and elegance to the aromatic profile. …
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Price: £1,695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
In neck | good label | good capsule

The 1945 Graham’s Vintage Port is an iconic wine, representing one of the greatest vintages of the 20th century. Produced in the aftermath of World War II, this extraordinary port captures the resilience and artistry of Graham’s winemaking tradition, offering a rare and historic tasting experience.

In the glass, it displays a deep garnet hue with mahogany highlights, showcasing its remarkable evolution over the decades. The bouquet is complex and alluring, with layers of dried blackberries, plums, and figs interwoven with notes of toasted almonds, cocoa, and sweet spices. Subtle hints of cedar, leather, and orange peel add further intrigue and elegance to the aromatic profile. …
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Price: £1,695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Excellent Provenance

The 1945 Koppenhagens Vintage Port is a rare and historic wine from one of the most exceptional vintages of the 20th century. Crafted with precision and care, it reflects the heritage of Koppenhagens, a company that imported into Denmark in the mid 20th Century.

In the glass, it reveals a deep mahogany core with amber highlights, showcasing the graceful evolution of this vintage. The bouquet is richly layered, exuding aromas of dried figs, blackcurrant preserves, roasted hazelnuts, and sweet spices. Subtle hints of orange zest, leather, and cedar lend complexity and depth to the aromatic profile. …
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

South Coast White Muscat
Fortified Sweet Wine
Special Offer | Was £595 | Now £495

The 1945 Massandra South Coast White Muscat is a rare and extraordinary wine from one of the most esteemed wineries in Crimea, known for its unparalleled tradition of crafting exceptional dessert wines. This vintage reflects the winery's mastery and the unique terroir of the South Coast, delivering a wine of remarkable depth and complexity.

In the glass, it shines with a luminous golden-amber hue, a testament to its decades of careful maturation. The nose is intensely aromatic, revealing a symphony of honeyed apricots, dried peaches, and orange blossom, interlaced with hints of caramel, candied citrus, and a touch of herbal freshness. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

Vintage Port

A rare example of the Niepoort 1945 Vintage.

Rated 97 points from the Wine Spectator (in 1990)… 'Another Port shipper once mistook this extraordinary wine for one 15 years younger. It is very youthful, with caressing sweet fruit flavors. Medium garnet with a ruby center, blackberry, black pepper and smoke aromas, medium-bodied, with sweet blackberry.'

Voted as the best of the Niepoort vintages by thePortForum.com - Review: 60% opaque, red. Wonderful mature VP, still with structure. Mint and cherry, though fruit fading. Fabulous. Widely acclaimed, and overwhelmingly voted, wine of the night


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Price: £2,695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Da Silva

The 1945 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is a wine of extraordinary provenance, born in one of the most iconic vintages of the 20th century. Crafted with precision and care, this vintage reflects Quinta do Noval’s unwavering dedication to excellence and its privileged terroir in the heart of the Douro Valley.

In the glass, it presents a deep garnet hue with brick-red edges, showcasing its remarkable maturity. The nose is a captivating blend of complexity and elegance, offering aromas of dried black cherries, plums, and figs, layered with notes of cedar, tobacco, and a hint of dark chocolate. Subtle traces of spices, leather, and earthy minerality add depth and intrigue. …
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Price: £1,595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1945 Rebello Valente Vintage Port is a distinguished wine from one of the most celebrated vintages of the 20th century. Crafted with exceptional skill and dedication, this vintage reflects the unique terroir of the Douro Valley and the time-honored traditions of Rebello Valente.

In the glass, it showcases a deep mahogany hue with garnet reflections, a testament to its decades of aging. The bouquet is complex and inviting, exuding aromas of dried black fruits, figs, and dates, layered with notes of toasted walnuts, dark chocolate, and sweet spices. Subtle hints of cedar, leather, and orange peel provide additional depth and intrigue. …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1945 Rebello Valente Vintage Port is a distinguished wine from one of the most celebrated vintages of the 20th century. Crafted with exceptional skill and dedication, this vintage reflects the unique terroir of the Douro Valley and the time-honored traditions of Rebello Valente.

In the glass, it showcases a deep mahogany hue with garnet reflections, a testament to its decades of aging. The bouquet is complex and inviting, exuding aromas of dried black fruits, figs, and dates, layered with notes of toasted walnuts, dark chocolate, and sweet spices. Subtle hints of cedar, leather, and orange peel provide additional depth and intrigue. …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Level in neck | Damaged Label

The 1945 Sandeman Vintage Port is an iconic expression of a historic vintage, crafted with precision and care by one of the most esteemed port houses in the Douro Valley. This wine is a tribute to resilience and excellence, produced in a year that remains legendary for its unparalleled quality.

In the glass, it exhibits a deep garnet hue with amber undertones, a visual testament to its age and refinement. The nose is profoundly complex, offering an intricate bouquet of dried black cherries, figs, and plum preserves, layered with aromas of roasted almonds, dark cocoa, and sweet spices. Hints of cedarwood, tobacco leaf, and orange zest lend sophistication and depth. …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Level in neck or very top shoulder | remains of label

The 1945 Sandeman Vintage Port is an iconic expression of a historic vintage, crafted with precision and care by one of the most esteemed port houses in the Douro Valley. This wine is a tribute to resilience and excellence, produced in a year that remains legendary for its unparalleled quality.

In the glass, it exhibits a deep garnet hue with amber undertones, a visual testament to its age and refinement. The nose is profoundly complex, offering an intricate bouquet of dried black cherries, figs, and plum preserves, layered with aromas of roasted almonds, dark cocoa, and sweet spices. Hints of cedarwood, tobacco leaf, and orange zest lend sophistication and depth. …
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Price: £845.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port
Level in neck.
Excellent provenance from the cellars of a Cambridge College

From the cellars of a Cambridge College where it was stored in impeccable conditions until our purchase.
The 1945 Sandeman Vintage Port is an iconic expression of a historic vintage, crafted with precision and care by one of the most esteemed port houses in the Douro Valley. This wine is a tribute to resilience and excellence, produced in a year that remains legendary for its unparalleled quality.

In the glass, it exhibits a deep garnet hue with amber undertones, a visual testament to its age and refinement. The nose is profoundly complex, offering an intricate bouquet of dried black cherries, figs, and plum preserves, layered with aromas of roasted almonds, dark cocoa, and sweet spices. …
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Price: £950.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port
Very Top Shoulder
Excellent provenance from the cellars of a Cambridge College

Excellent provenance from the cellars of a Cambridge College where it has been stored in perfect coditions until our purchase


The 1945 Sandeman Vintage Port is an iconic expression of a historic vintage, crafted with precision and care by one of the most esteemed port houses in the Douro Valley. This wine is a tribute to resilience and excellence, produced in a year that remains legendary for its unparalleled quality.

In the glass, it exhibits a deep garnet hue with amber undertones, a visual testament to its age and refinement. The nose is profoundly complex, offering an intricate bouquet of dried black cherries, figs, and plum preserves, layered with aromas of roasted almonds, dark cocoa, and sweet spices. …
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Price: £950.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Impeccable provenance
Excellent Condition

A Sandeman 1945 Vintage Port with impeccable provenance. The bottle was acquired on release by the owners of Berwick House in Shrewsbury, where they were stored undisturbed until their sale in 2024. The bottle is in fabulous condition with excellent fill level and good label.

A Sandeman 1945 Port is a true rarity and a collector's dream and captures a moment in history, emerging just as World War II came to an end. Crafted during a pivotal era, this Port reflects the resilience and hope of post-war times. The 1945 vintage is considered one of the greatest of the 20th century, and Port wines from this vintage are highly sought after. …
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Price: £1,160.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
In Neck

Remarkably dark and well-preserved in color, this wine’s dark brick-garnet hue suggests a powerful, youthful wine. Complex aromas of flowers, mint, cherry and plum also carry hints of spice cake. On the palate, there’s ample spice, with plenty of power and tannin still evident on the long, long finish. Drink or hold.


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Price: £1,795.00
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Taylor's 80 Year Old Victory Port
80 Year Old Tawny Port

Taylor's 80 Year Old Victory Port

An extraordinary testament to eight decades of ageing, Taylor’s Victory Port is a very rare Tawny Port of exceptional quality, matured in hand-made seasoned oak casks. This limited edition is a celebration of Taylor’s unparalleled expertise in the craftmanship of fine Ports and a tribute to the 80th anniversary of victory in the Second World War. To create this exclusive release, Taylor’s has drawn upon its extensive stocks of very old cask aged Ports, carefully preserved in its historic cellars in Oporto. Amongst these reserves lies a small treasury of unique and historically significant port wines. …
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Level in neck, label torn on right hand side

Pale red in colour, very light centre. Sweet on the nose, bringing quince and cinammon. Sweet and beautifully elegant in the mouth. Lots of redcurrants and a wonderful complexity all over the tongue and cheeks. A long, gentle and carressing aftertaste. This is a fabulous wine and was the best wine for drinking on the night. 94/100. A superb example of Ferreira's style of elegance and complexity and an equally good example of the quality of the 1945 vintage. - AHB The Port Forum.

This Port is now beginning to reach its full maturity and is ready for drinking. As it ages further, it will begin to develop gently into a more tawny style Port. …
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Price: £925.00
Stock: Out of Stock

Vintage Port
Unlabelled, damaged capsule.

The 1945 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is a wine of extraordinary provenance, born in one of the most iconic vintages of the 20th century. Crafted with precision and care, this vintage reflects Quinta do Noval’s unwavering dedication to excellence and its privileged terroir in the heart of the Douro Valley.

In the glass, it presents a deep garnet hue with brick-red edges, showcasing its remarkable maturity. The nose is a captivating blend of complexity and elegance, offering aromas of dried black cherries, plums, and figs, layered with notes of cedar, tobacco, and a hint of dark chocolate. Subtle traces of spices, leather, and earthy minerality add depth and intrigue. …
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Price: £1,195.00
Stock: Out of Stock