1912 Port Vintage Report

Vintage Port, DOC Douro

The 1912 Cockburn Vintage Port is a magnificent and historic example from one of the most celebrated Port houses, produced during a golden era for the Douro. Now over 110 years old, this wine represents the epitome of aged Vintage Port—crafted in traditional granite lagares, bottled after two years in cask, and then allowed to slumber for more than a century, developing profound complexity and elegance. Bottles from this vintage are exceptionally rare, making it a true collector’s prize and an unforgettable tasting experience.

In the glass, it would likely display a deep tawny core fading to a green-tinged amber rim, a hallmark of venerable Port. …
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Price: £2,795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port Shipped by Bentley and Shaw UK, DOC Douro Level top shoulder or better

The 1912 Cockburn Vintage Port, shipped by Bentley & Shaw UK, is a truly exceptional and historic wine from one of the most celebrated vintages in the history of the Douro. Now over 110 years old, it stands as a rare survivor from the pre–First World War era, when Cockburn was widely regarded as one of the leading producers of Vintage Port. The 1912 growing season was near perfect, yielding wines with tremendous concentration, structure, and balance—qualities that have allowed this bottle to mature with remarkable grace over more than a century. Its excellent condition, with a level at top shoulder or better, makes it an extraordinary collector’s piece. …
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Price: £2,595.00
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Vintage Port, DOC Douro - very top shoulder

The 1912 Martinez Vintage Port is a rare and majestic example of pre–First World War winemaking from the Douro, hailing from one of the most celebrated vintages in Port history. Over 110 years old, this remarkable wine was born in a near-perfect growing season, yielding grapes of superb ripeness and balance. Martinez, an esteemed house with a reputation for producing elegant yet powerful Vintage Ports, crafted a wine in 1912 that has stood the test of time, retaining both depth and complexity in bottle. Its excellent condition, with a fill at very top shoulder, makes it an even more precious find for collectors and connoisseurs alike. …
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Price: £995.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port, DOC Douro
Level base of neck
Recorked by Whitwhams in 1988

The 1912 Rebello Valente Vintage Port is an exceptionally rare and historic bottle from one of the Douro’s most celebrated pre–First World War vintages. Produced in a year of near-perfect weather conditions, the 1912 harvest yielded Ports of remarkable depth, balance, and longevity—wines that have earned legendary status among collectors. Rebello Valente, a respected 19th- and early 20th-century Port house, was known for producing structured, long-lived wines, and this century-old example offers a precious opportunity to taste a piece of vinous history from an era when Port production was still entirely traditional. …
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Price: £1,895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock