1994 Port Vintage Report

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.

35 products found.

Quinta de Ervamoira, 1994

Vintage Port, Douro
Library stock from Ramos Pinto
***94 Points- Robert Parker- Wine Advocate***

The 1994 Ramos Pinto Quinta Ervamoira is a distinguished vintage Port from the Quinta de Ervamoira estate, which is one of the notable vineyards owned by Ramos Pinto, noted for its unique terroir that contributes a distinctive character in its wines.

Tasting Notes
This is a deep, dark ruby vintage port with a complex nose of ripe dark fruits, chocolate, spices, and floral undertones. Its full-bodied, velvety texture and concentrated fruit flavours make it a long-lasting and persistent wine. With aging potential, it can develop further complex tertiary flavours like dried fruit, nuts, and tobacco.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 59 in Stock

Quinta do Passadouro, 1994

Quinta do Passadouro, Vintage Port

The 1994 Quinta do Passadouro is a superb example of a high-quality Vintage Port from an excellent vintage.

Tasting Notes
Sweet, with a balanced structure due to firm tannins and good acidity. Its full-bodied palate features ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, figs, coffee, spices, cloves, cinnamon, licorice, and earthy undertones. The tannins are firm and well-integrated, providing structure and longevity. The acidity is well-balanced, complementing the sweetness and richness. The finish is long and persistent.

Serving & Food Pairing
Vintage Ports are best decanted and served slightly below modern room temperature: 16° to 18° C.
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 5 in Stock

Quinta do Vesuvio, 1994

Vintage Port
***94 Points (outstanding) Wine Journal ***

The 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio Port is 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 flavors dominating. The wine's balance between sweetness and acidity provides structure and vitality.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 10 in Stock

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: £74.95
Stock: 14 in Stock

Taylor's Port

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
Stock: 26 in Stock

Warre's Vintage Port, 1994

Vintage Port
***94 Points- RobertParker***

The Warre's Vintage Port from 1994 is an excellent choice for both enthusiasts and collectors, offering a taste of the exceptional craftsmanship and terroir of the Douro Valley.

Tasting Notes
The 1994 Warre's Vintage Port is a deep ruby-red wine with a nose of ripe black fruits, spice, tobacco, and dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied and luscious, with a remarkable balance between fruit, acidity, and tannins. Its long and satisfying finish is a testament to its maturity and complexity. The wine has excellent aging potential, with properly stored bottles revealing even greater complexity and depth over decades.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Warre's Vintage Port, 1994

Vintage Port
Special Library Release
***17.5 Points- JancisRobinson.com***
***94 Points-Wine Advocate***

Port houses occasionally release library editions or special bottlings from older vintages, especially for significant anniversaries or events. Symington Family Estates, decided to release a library edition of the 1994 Warre's Vintage Port. This is a limited offering aimed at collectors and enthusiasts to showcase the wine's development over time and to provide an opportunity to experience mature Port at its peak.

Tasting Notes
Hanging on well to its deep, dark red colour, suggesting a still youthful wine. Very expressive aromas with Warre’s characteristically fresh, floral element (rose garden fragrance).
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 10 in Stock

Croft Port, 1994

Vintage Port

Quite meaty, quite a tarry and umami character, nuttiness too over the plummy fruit. Mouth-coating, full, creamy fruitiness and sweetness, a slick of cocoa, spice and quite long. Very lovely and resolved.
93/100 Points, Tom Cannavan, tasted 2020.


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Price: £89.00
Stock: Out of Stock

Graham's Port, 1994

Vintage Port

The 1994 Graham's Vintage Port is widely celebrated as one of the finest examples from an exceptional vintage year and considered one of the best vintage Ports of the 20th century. It has received high praise from wine critics.

Tasting Notes:
This is a deep, dark ruby coloured with garnet rim with complex aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, cherries, chocolate, licorice, tobacco, and spice. Its full-bodied, concentrated palate offers intense flavors of dark fruits, dark chocolate, and spices. The wine's well-structured tannins and balanced acidity provide a strong backbone for graceful aging.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: Out of Stock

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: £84.00
Stock: Out of Stock