We could hardly believe it when we were reminded that 2024 is the first generally declared Port vintage since 2017, making this the longest period since 1945 without a general declaration.  We have a selection of ports from the most famous houses to offer to you, below, due to arrive later this year. 

The quality of vintage port has never been so high, with many of the wines expressing far more terroir and complexity than of old, and we think that, rather like Sauternes, the wines are drastically undervalued, making them a relative bargain for fine wine lovers.

The weather conditions in 2024 made for one of the smallest harvests in history.  David Guimaraens, Head Winemaker for Fonseca, Taylor and Croft, comments on the wines: “From a small harvest the resulting Vintage Ports show incredible freshness, complexity, and a wonderful sense of balance.”  Many of the wines are therefore likely to become scarce in years to come, so this is the ideal time to secure yours.

This is also rare chance to order selected ports in 225cl Tappit Hens, equivalent to three bottles, and named after pewter vessels used to serve claret and port in the eighteenth century.  Tappit Hen bottles are often sought after in later years and the format is seen as the ideal size in which to age vintage port.

Please email us if you would like to add these wines to your cellar.