1980 Port Vintage Report
The 1980 Port vintage is rated as outstanding and was generally declared vintage. Over time the 1980 Ports have been hugely under-rated book-ended by the great 1977 and large abundant 1983 and 1985 vintages. This vintage is ready now but will continue to develop and keep for decades, making them the perfect 43 year old wine gift for a birthday or anniversary.
An unusually early spring was followed by an extremely dry growing season and sugar readings were on the low side when picking began a week or so later than normal, at the end of September.
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Quinta Das Carvalhas, 1980
Colheita Port in gift tube
Includes Presentation Gift Tube
95 Points - Wine Spectator
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Clear brownish in colour, classic for its age. On the nose, reveals immense aromatic intensity, with notes of bitter almond, nuts and dry raisins, beautifully complexed with hints of old oak. On the palate, unveils a great liveliness and volume, with similar flavours to those on the nose, yet with the intensity driven by age and the acidity that creates a long, lasting finish.
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Colheita Port Storage and Serving Advice:
Colheita Port should be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light and temperature fluctuations, and the bottle should remain in an upright position. …
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Price: $167.31 USD
Stock: 15 in Stock
Messias, 1980
Colheita Port, Douro
Brilliant tawny colour with an expressive nose of caramel and butterscotch with perfume, floral notes, violets, raisins and nuts. On the palate it is sweet, with good balancing acidity, soft tannins and a full body. The finish is long with all the flavours coming through harmoniously.
Colheita Port Storage and Serving Advice:
Colheita Port should be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light and temperature fluctuations, and the bottle should remain in an upright position. If stored correctly, Colheita Ports will keep for decades in the bottle. Over time, it is natural that a little sediment will form at the bottom of a bottle of colheita Port wine. …
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Price: $154.34 USD
Stock: 43 in Stock
1980 Taylor's Port, 1980
Vintage Port
An outstanding wine scoring 91 points.
Review: "A deep, clear garnet colour. The nose is very backward, quite austere and conservative with notes of cherry and raspberry leaf, a touch of cigar box developing with aeration. It perhaps lacks a little joie-de-vivre, especially when compared to vintage in the 1970s. the palate is attractive though, with notes of raspberry, plum, white pepper, blood orange and a touch of apricot. Very good acidity, perhaps like the -55, this is a Taylor's playing it safe, unwilling to take chances and yet it is lush on the finish with its plum and briary flavours. …
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Price: $128.40 USD
Stock: Out of Stock
Dow's, 1980
Vintage Port
The 1980 Dows Vintage Port has a very dark red/black centre, dark red to brown rim. On the nose there are creamy, blackberries and black cherries, slightly herbal notes (good), smoke and wet stone, sweet. The Dow 1980 has a very complex palate, maturity, red currants and black cherries, herbs and smoked meats, in the middle acidity and tannin (still!), great length - 60 seconds plus of blackberries and plums. This is an extraordinary Dow.
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Price: $128.40 USD
Stock: Out of Stock
Gould Campbell Vintage Port, 1980
Vintage Port Damaged labels
From a much underrated vintage and house, this is a truly excellent Vintage Port. Although hugely enjoyable now, this will fully reward a few more years of patience and can be enjoyed for many years to come.
Reviews
"Dark color. Doesn't look like a 32 year old wine. Very drinkable. The tannins have resolved, but the fruit is still quite strong. This is not yet at peak. Very good balance. Excellent wine!" Cellar Tracker
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Price: $110.24 USD
Stock: Out of Stock
Offley Vintage Port, 1980
Boa Vista, Late Bottled Vintage Port
The very good 1983 vintage produced this super Late Bottled Vintage port. A classic nose and a rich sweet full bodied taste will delight any port drinker.
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Price: $76.52 USD
Stock: Out of Stock