1972 Port Vintage Report
A good vintage that was not declared, some vintage port and single quintas were produced in this year. Port wines from 1972 are now fully mature but well stored examples will last for many years more, making them a great 51 year old wine gift for a birthday or anniversary.
6 products found.
Quevedo, 1972
Colheita Port, Douro
Only 300 Bottles Produced
This extraordinary 1972 Colheita Port wine from Quevedo was born during one of the most difficult vintages on record. With meticulous care, it fermented in granite vats and aged for nearly 50 years in chestnut wood barrels. Today, it offers a harmonious and intricate palate, with notes of creme brulee, nuts, spices, and citrus, that will surely tantalize your taste buds and leave a lasting impression.
Tasting notes: This wine's aroma is as elegant as it is complex, with a delightful medley of flavours that include creme brulee, nuts, caramel, almonds, hazelnuts, spices, and citrus. The palate of this port wine is skilfully balanced, exhibiting exceptional precision and a complex array of flavours. …
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Price: $355.95 USD
Stock: 9 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 1972
Guimaraens Single Quinta Vintage Port
Fonseca has belonged in the first rank of Vintage Port producers since the nineteenth century. Its Vintage Ports are noted for their luscious fruitiness which develops great opulence and complexity with age.
This is a very rare example from the 1972 vintage. This wine has a tawny coloured rim around the outside. The nose is very gummy and thick with orange peel, slightly medicinal. Very reducted on the palate with thick tar, raisins, orange peel.
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Price: $511.28 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Graham's Port, 1972
Single Harvest Colheita Port
The 1972 Single Harvest Tawny Port is made from the very finest wines from the Graham’s vineyards, and is the result of the unique terroir of the Douro Valley and subsequent maturation in Vila Nova de Gaia, that has distinguished Graham’s for almost two centuries.
The 1972 Colheita shows a vivid, rich amber colour, with a suggestion of a green tinge on the rim. On the nose an explosion of multiple aromas, a combination of caramel, nuts, hints of vanilla and cigar box. Massively concentrated in the mouth, these wines have a complex palate revealing honeycomb, exotic spices and crystallised orange peel flavours. …
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Price: $705.43 USD
Stock: 11 in Stock
Graham's Port, 1972
1972 Single Harvest Colheita Port
450cl Rehoboam Large Format
The 1972 Single Harvest Tawny Port is made from the very finest wines from the Graham’s vineyards, and is the result of the unique terroir of the Douro Valley and subsequent maturation in Vila Nova de Gaia, that has distinguished Graham’s for almost two centuries.
The 1972 Colheita shows a vivid, rich amber colour, with a suggestion of a green tinge on the rim. On the nose an explosion of multiple aromas, a combination of caramel, nuts, hints of vanilla and cigar box. Massively concentrated in the mouth, these wines have a complex palate revealing honeycomb, exotic spices and crystallised orange peel flavours. …
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Price: $3,229.47 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Sandeman, 1972
Vintage Port
An extremely rare bottle of Sandeman 1972 vintage port. Sandemans Bottled a pipe of the vintage which was only offered to staff and agents in 1974.
About Sandeman
Sandeman’s history is a testament to its enduring legacy in the wine world, combining tradition with innovation to maintain its prestigious position in the market. Sandeman was founded in 1790 by George Sandeman, a young Scotsman who began trading in port and sherry wines in London. He borrowed £300 from his father to start his business. By 1795, Sandeman had established himself as a successful wine merchant, and his business began to expand rapidly. …
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Price: $317.12 USD
Stock: 5 in Stock
São Leonardo by Quinta do Mourao, 1972
Mother Wine 1972 '30 Year' Port
50cl bottle
Clearance Offer - discontinued line | Was £445| Now £350
Golden colour with greenish tones and intense aroma, notes of wood, caramel and walnut.
In the mouth, it is full-bodied and fresh with notes of dried fruit and spices. A very long 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. If stored correctly, Colheita Ports will keep for decades in the bottle. …
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Price: $453.03 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock