1982 Port Vintage Report

Colheita Port
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

This rare port-wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 1982 harvest until it was bottled in 2023.

Tasting Notes: The 1982 Port from Palmer Dark colour fading to red towards the edges of the glass. Hints of smoked wood and dark fruit. Good tearing on the glass. Refreshing on the tip of the tongue. A little hot on the palate, a little acidity. Raisins, caramel and a little vanilla. Long strong aftertaste with plenty of tannins. Makes a nice every day port. VWP 18.3.21


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: £89.95
Stock: 25 in Stock

Quinta Do Cachao Vintage Port

The 1982 Messias Vintage Port from the Quinta do Cachao vineyard has had several decades to mature and develop complex tertiary flavours. This port wine is near its peak, offering a sophisticated drinking experience.

Tasting Notes
Medium garnet colour with a developed tawny hue. Mature and complex aromas of dried fruits such as figs, dates, and raisins, as well as secondary notes of nuts, leather, tobacco, and a hint of spice and chocolate. Smooth and well-balanced on the palate, with a rich tapestry of flavours including dried fruits, nuts, caramel, and spice. The tannins would have mellowed significantly, providing a silky texture. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 35 in Stock

Late Bottled Vintae Port

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Price: £69.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Quinta dos Malvedos
Grahams Special Library Release

These bottle have been taken from Grahams' cellars in Oporto where they have been stored until 240 bottles were released in 2018. The bottles are in exceptional condition with each individually numbered.


In undeclared years, its wine is bottled as Malvedos, which can be better than many Vintage Ports. The '82 is no exception; surprisingly rich and concentrated, with intense blackberry and plum-like flavours, fine balance and a tannic, long finish. Excellent quality and value". "An extraordinary wine of profound and complex character...classic wine..."

In declared Vintage years the wines of Malvedos form the fundamental part of the blend which makes up Grahams Vintage Ports. …
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Price: £189.00
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Quinta do Noval Nacional

86/100 Wine Spectator
90/100 Wine Doctor

Noval is particularly famous for its Nacional, a Port produced in some years only from a 2 hectare parcel at the heart of the Noval vineyard where ungrafted vines survive. This is remarkable, because phylloxera, the root munching aphid that necessitates grafting vines onto resistant American rootstock, is endemic in the Douro

"This a gloriously wild, rich, sensual port with a rich spicy nose and flavour and a sweet, full glorious length and aftertaste" Drink now - 2033. M Broadbent *****

"Pale cherry colour. Evolved spicy, earthy nose with dusty, herby notes. …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Quinta do Noval Nacional

The 1982 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port is a legendary wine from one of the most revered producers in the Douro Valley. Quinta do Noval's "Nacional" bottling is particularly special, as it comes from a tiny plot of ungrafted, pre-phylloxera vines, producing wines of unparalleled intensity and rarity.

Vintage Overview
1982 Port Vintage: While not widely declared as a "classic vintage," 1982 was a solid year with warm, favorable weather. Many ports from this vintage are noted for their elegance and approachability. For Quinta do Noval Nacional, the exceptional quality of the vineyard often transcends the overall vintage conditions, making it a standout regardless of the broader year. …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Ramos Pinto Library Release

1982 Ramos Pinto – Vintage Port (Douro, Portugal)

A beautifully mellow, fully mature Vintage Port from one of the Douro’s classic houses. In the glass it shows deep garnet fading to tawny at the rim. The nose is complex and inviting: dried fig and date, black cherry liqueur and plum compote, orange peel, cocoa, coffee bean and warm spice, with a subtle eucalyptus/menthol lift and polished old-oak tones.

Silky and harmonious on the palate. Sweet blackberry and kirsch fold into caramelised nut, dark chocolate and baking spice; the spirit is well knit, acidity fresh, and the tannins now velvety and resolved. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 47 in Stock

Vintage Port

Royal Oporto, 1982
Vintage Port

The 1982 vintage in the Douro was marked by a warm growing season that produced ripe, generous fruit and approachable structure. While not universally declared across all houses, several producers released impressive Vintage Ports showing depth and early accessibility. Royal Oporto, one of the historic names in the region with roots dating back to the 18th century, crafted a wine reflecting the house’s traditional style and careful maturation.

Royal Oporto Vintage Ports are known for their balance between richness and elegance, offering expressive fruit supported by firm yet refined tannins. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita Port

The 1982 Messias Colheita Port represents a fine example of a meticulously crafted Tawny Port, showcasing the expertise and tradition of Messias in producing high-quality Port wines.

Tasting notes:
A complex fusion of dried fruit and cedar notes. Aromas of dried forest fruits, with a strong note of prunes and spice. On the palate the wine is smooth and full bodied with walnuts, caramel, vanilla and sweet prunes enhanced by sultana and wood spice flavours from the cask ageing. The aftertaste is persistent, smooth, and fine.

Serving & Food Pairing
Colheita Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. …
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Price: £125.00
Stock: Out of Stock