1994 Vintage Port
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One of the finest Port vintages of the last 25 years and one that has been universally declared by growers and shippers. Winter was very wet, although March and April witnessed some warm and dry weather. Heavy rain and cold weather during May seriously affected the flowering and reduced the potential final yields.
June, July and August saw ideal weather and this continued through into September when the hot days were accompanied by cool nights, thus ensuring that acidity levels remained intact.
Some growers jumped the gun and started harvesting on 8th September. Much welcome rain then fell during the following week and most growers started picking on the 20th. The Vintage Ports are characterised by their ultra-ripe fruit as well as being very well structured and extremely long-lived. It is early days (in Vintage Port terms) but this is potentially one of the finest vintages of the last century.
Prices:
Bottle
£52.00
Bottle
£62.00
Demetri Walters MW - Wine Buyer
Very concentrated on the palate, full bodied with layers of plum and black fruits. I would drink it now or hold onto it for another decade, if you can.
Valiant Ki, London Shop
Bottle
£66.00
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle
£195.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Rather than maturing their wines in Vila Nova da Gaia, Martinez keeps their casks for as long as possible in the heady temperatures of the Upper Douro. As a result, the wines can be distinctive and idiosyncratic, full-bodied and rich. From the attractive burnt nose to the palate, which marries raisin and cherry flavours, this wine oozes class and potential. Drink now to 2020.
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
The opaque colour of this grand-looking Port heralds a fabulous wine with an evolved oaky nose, and lashings of black fruit and chocolate, all supported by a luxurious sweetness and firm structure.