Vintage Port 1970
| Vintage | Rating | Broad- bent | Suckling | Declared houses | Known brands | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Classic | 5 | 95 | 41 | 84 |
| House | Almiro Pocas Jr. | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Tawny and quite thin in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Zest of oranges, some candy and crème caramel in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Thin body. Mature and even old in taste but balanced and quite delicate. Some candy and crème caramel in taste with a nice and quite tired finish. Drink up will not be better! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 11th February 2019 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Barros | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature, quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Roasted coffee, cacao, dark chocolate, liquorice, candy and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.75 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and at its peak. Balanced and taste heavenly with lots of things in the mouth. Complex and very attractive with a lovely end quite long finish. Absolutely at its best. Drink and enjoy! | Average score | 16.79 |
| Last tasted | 28th November 2023 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 15th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Berry Bros | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but yellow and mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark chocolate, cacao, roasted coffee some herbs, nuts, fudge and quite a lot of other things in the nose. | Score range | 16.90 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and very elegant with a lovely, quite long and very attractive finish with never seem to end. A lovely and astonishing port indeed! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 5th May 2024 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 18th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. This port is Warre 1970. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Borges & Irmao | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Elegant and complex bouquet of old grocery shop, cinnamon and ginger. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Burned sugar in flavour. Elegant and nice finish. Attractive port. | Average score | 15.35 |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. *The last bottle was defect according to me. The notes are from 3 November 2003. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Burmester | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow, beautifully mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Complex bouquet of coffee, cacao, crème caramel, cream candy and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Lovely and complex taste. Much burned sugar, crème caramel, cream candy in flavour. Mature and at its peak with some lovely and elegant acidity. Balanced with a generous, long and delicious finish. A very attractive port. Drink and enjoy it! | Average score | 16.49 |
| Last tasted | 18th December 2020 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | At home with the family. One bottle has been defect. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Butler-Nephew | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Red berry, ginger, cacao and chocolate in the nose. | Score range | 17.00 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and peaking. Wonderful taste of cacao. Balanced and elegant port with a long and attractive finish. Drink it and enjoy! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 12th May 2013 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | C. da Silva | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Lovely mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge, cream candy and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and very tasty with toffee, cream candy and fudge in mouth. Very enjoyable and easy to drink with charming, quite long and lovely finish | Average score | 15.58 |
| Last tasted | 16th December 2021 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. 1 bottle was not perfect but drinkable. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | C. F. Stroh | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature tawny in colour | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Pharmacy and ether in the nose | Score range | 11.00 - 11.00 |
| Taste | Mature and cracked and unbalanced. Not good and enjoyable. Alcoholic finish. Should have been drunk years ago | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 11.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. *Defect bottle This vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Calem | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Old nose of burned sugar and pharmacy. | Score range | 14.00 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Tasty but not impressive. Unbalanced. Seemed too old. Bad bottle? | Average score | 15.25 |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 14.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Cockburn | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature, amber and beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 45 |
| Bouquet | Complex delicious spicy bouquet of liquorice, nuts, coffee, toffee, crème caramel, sweets, some herbs, orange zest and much more in the nose | Score range | 16.50 - 17.50 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature, peaking and on top. Liquorice, crème caramel, toffee and much more in flavour. Quite dry. Complex and very elegant port. Balanced and with a long, very attractive and wonderful finish. Delicious port. Will not be better. Just drink it and love it! | Average score | 16.97 |
| Last tasted | 29th July 2023 | Point this date | 17.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. 2 bottles have been defect. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. In 2009 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Coreira Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature beautiful colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Plum and berry nose. Quite complex and interesting. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak with elegant and attractive taste and complex finish. Quite good. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. This is probably Barros. This vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Croft | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Quite dark but mature yellow in colour | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Complex and elegant, crème caramel, fudge, spring flowers, roses, cacao, vanilla and a bit peppery in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 17.50 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and peaking but may improve a little. Liquorice, vanilla and crème caramel in the taste. Elegant and complex with a very long and lovely finish. | Average score | 16.88 |
| Last tasted | 23rd November 2023 | Point this date | 17.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at the arrival dinner at the Port Wine Messe in Leverkusen, Germany. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Dalva C. da Silva | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature yellow quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Pharmacy, alcoholic but also mature plums and mint in the nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Old in flavour and taste. Alcoholic dominance but quite still attractive and very sweet in taste with a nice finish. . Hard to give points. The taste is all over the place and not knit together but still attractive taste A strange port and so it was when we enjoyed it in May 2014 also. If you have any bottles left drink them now or sell them! | Average score | 15.13 |
| Last tasted | 6th June 2016 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At home with the family. At least1 bottle has been defect. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Delaforce | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Beautiful mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Complex delicious old grocery shop, raisin, crème caramel, cacao, some dark chocolate and ginger in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Fully mature and on top indeed. Balanced and complex, elegant, sweet port with old grocery shop, crème caramel, cacao in taste. Really good and generous port with a lovely and very attractive finish. | Average score | 16.46 |
| Last tasted | 19th January 2018 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. In 2018 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Diez Hermanos | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 12 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet of crème caramel, fudge, toffee, cardamoms, some herbs, menthol, old grocery shop and much more in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.25 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Mature and peaking. Menthol, toffee, fudge, herbs, crème caramel, old grocery shop and much more in taste. Balanced and very easy to drink and enjoy with a delicious, complex, long and very attractive finish. Lovely port. Drink it and be happy! | Average score | 16.62 |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2023 | Point this date | 17.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Dow | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature and very beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 28 |
| Bouquet | Lovely complex nose of mature figs, prune, dried fruit, boysenberry, cacao, dark chocolate, some herbs and much more in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and on top. Elegant. Quite dry. Figs, prune, dried fruit, cacao, dark chocolate, some herbs and much more in taste. Balanced and very complex with lovely dry, long and quite intensive finish. | Average score | 16.69 |
| Last tasted | 28th November 2023 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 15th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. In 2023 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | F. Lopes Douro Wine Shippers and Association | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Nice mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Fragrant bouquet of candy, cream candy, flowers, cinnamon, sweet liquorice ginger and cardamom in the nose. | Score range | 17.00 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Will not be better! Balanced but still with some very soft and delicate tannin. Complex and lovely with taste of spiciness and sweetmeats. The finish is long and very attractive. An astonishing port indeed! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 26th May 2018 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | F. Martins | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Not so impressive. Mostly chocolate in the nose. | Score range | 14.90 - 14.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature. Sweet indeed. Balanced with some complexity. Easy to like and a good finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 14.90 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Feist | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Enormous ginger bread, crème caramel and cream candy bouquet. Elegant and attractive. | Score range | 15.25 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Ginger bread in flavour. Marzipan in taste. Balanced and elegant port with a long an very attractive finish. | Average score | 15.99 |
| Last tasted | 8th November 2014 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | At home with some friends In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Ferreira | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Medium ruby with yellow mature rim. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge, cardamom, cinnamon and roasted coffee in the nose. Very generous. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Very sweet and full- bodied. Mature and on top. Herbs and cinnamon in flavour. Complex port with a long and balanced finish. This is lovely to drink now!! | Average score | 16.83 |
| Last tasted | 26th September 2020 | Point this date | 17.25 |
| Comment | At Henrik Lilja's Ferreira tasting in Hørsholm, Denmark. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Feuerheerd | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature yellow, quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Menthol, mint, rosemary, cherry, toffee, crème caramel and quite spicy in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 17.50 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and very complex and sweet port with spiciness, menthol, crème caramel, toffee and lots of other things in taste. Very easy to drink and love with a very attractive and very long, complex finish. What a PORT! | Average score | 16.04 |
| Last tasted | 3rd December 2022 | Point this date | 17.50 |
| Comment | Tasted in a Wine friend’s home. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Flagman Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature yellow and interesting in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, crème caramel, dried fruit, herbs, some mint and French plums in the nose. | Score range | 16.90 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking but still with some very soft tannin. Will probably not be better. Balanced and very tasty with French plums, herbs, dried fruit and toffee. Easy to drink and enjoy. Quite complex with a long and very attractive finish. Just enjoy it! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 28th October 2017 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Fonseca | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still quite dark ruby with a yellow, very beautiful mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 24 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, violet, toffee, fudge, butterscotch, old grocery shop, cacao, dark chocolate, lime and much more in a marvellous bouquet. | Score range | 16.75 - 18.25 |
| Taste | Full bodied. Rather mature and probably peaking but still with some very soft and elegant tannin. Elegant and balanced and enormously complex port. Toffee and butterscotch and heaven in taste. A wonderful never-ending finish. Just drink and enjoy it! This is one of the best ports ever! | Average score | 17.57 |
| Last tasted | 4th December 2023 | Point this date | 17.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Gonzalez- Byass | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, dark cherry, herbs, spiciness, oak and even old grocery shop in the nose. Complex bouquet. | Score range | 16.50 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Elegant and balanced. Mature and on top. Liquorice, dark cherry, herbs and much more in taste. Lovely port with some very attractive old acidity. Long and very attractive finish. Will not be better so just drink it and love it! | Average score | 16.81 |
| Last tasted | 13th October 2018 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | At home with the family after start drinking two different bottlings with Gerda Jensen at her home – These bottles belong to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal’s Private Collection. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Gould Campbell | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Beautiful mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Roasted coffee, tea, some cacao, candy, dark chocolate and crème caramel in the nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 17.50 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and peaking. Very tasty with an old grocery shop in taste with coffee, tea, cacao, chocolate and much of other things in the mouth. Complex and balanced port with a wonderful long and very attractive and quite intensive finish. Lovely port indeed! | Average score | 17.25 |
| Last tasted | 28th November 2023 | Point this date | 17.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 15th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Graham | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but mature, yellow and beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 30 |
| Bouquet | What a bouquet! Liquorice, violets, toffee, cream candy, herbs, spring flowers and much more in the nose | Score range | 17.90 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and probably peaking but will last for many years ahead. Elegant, very complex and balanced with a wonderful finish which never seem to end and is just rolling in the mouth. This is PORT! Port is a wonderful drink! | Average score | 17.27 |
| Last tasted | 16th December 2021 | Point this date | 17.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Hooper | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Nice mature still quite dark in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, toffee, burned sugar and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 14.25 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Full bodied. Elegant. Sweet with a flavour of burned sugar. Lovely finish. | Average score | 15.97 |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Hunt, Roope & Co. | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature yellow beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Very generous nose. Crème caramel, coffee, tea, fudge, toffee and so on. | Score range | 15.40 - 17.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Sweet. Elegant and at its peak. Wonderful complexity. A very generous port with toffee and fudge in taste. The finish is long, attractive and delicious. | Average score | 16.45 |
| Last tasted | 15th June 2013 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in our Private Wine Club. The last three bottles we have had have been marvellous! In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Hutcheson | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature but still rather dark yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea, toffee, crème caramel, cacao, dark chocolate, liquorice and old grocery shop in the nose and much more. Quite delicious bouquet. | Score range | 16.90 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium body Mature and peaking. Elegant and balanced port. Very taste with toffee, crème caramel, cacao, some cinnamon and chocolate and with a lovely, complex and delicate finish. Very good indeed. | Average score | 16.95 |
| Last tasted | 28th March 2021 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family and our German Port Wine Friends from World of Port. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Kopke | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature yellow beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, toffee, fudge, ginger and much more in the nose | Score range | 15.00 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and peaking. Fudge and toffee in taste. Balanced and elegant port with a wonderful and long finish. Excellent. | Average score | 16.46 |
| Last tasted | 21st March 2013 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Mackenzie | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature tawny colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Pharmacy and ether bouquet. Seemed quite old in the nose. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body. Elegant but old in taste. Rather complex with a good finish. Easy to drink and like. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Maia Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow, mature and very beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, butterscotch, crème caramel in the nose with some Christmas spiciness. | Score range | 16.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking very elegant taste. Quite sweet with crème caramel and toffee flavours. Lovely, quite long and very attractive sweet finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 23rd July 2021 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Martinez | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Lovely complex old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Sweet. Elegant. Easy to drink and a lovely finish but maybe a little short? | Average score | 15.95 |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Morgan | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea, cacao and crème caramel in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Elegant and balanced port with a complex, attractive and long finish. | Average score | 16.63 |
| Last tasted | 30th April 2015 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At a tasting with the family In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Niepoort | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but of course mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea, candy, butterscotch and old grocery shop in bouquet. | Score range | 16.50 - 18.25 |
| Taste | Full- bodied. Mature and on top. Complex and very elegant with cacao, butterscotch, candy and old grocery shop in taste. Dry with a balanced and fantastic finish. Will keep many years ahead. Wonderful port. | Average score | 17.58 |
| Last tasted | 28th November 2019 | Point this date | 18.25 |
| Comment | At a dinner in Leverkusen, Germany. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Offley Boa Vista | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Beautiful mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Violets, toffee, nuts, almond and cream candy in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Rather full-bodied. Sweet. Mature and on top. Balanced and very complex and elegant with toffee, violets and candy in taste. The finish is long and very attractive. A lovely port indeed. | Average score | 16.15 |
| Last tasted | 28th November 2019 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at a dinner in Leverkusen, Germany. In a Magnum. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Osborne | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow and mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Cream candy, minty, cacao, dark chocolate, creme caramel and some sweet liquorice in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and very elegant with some lovely old acidity. Will not be better but is wonderful today. Herb, candy, cream candy and much more in taste with a rather long, intensive and lovely finish. Is absolutely on top now! Just drink it! | Average score | 16.08 |
| Last tasted | 5th May 2024 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 18th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Players C. da Silva | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature yellow almost tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Seductive bouquet of toasted almonds and nuts, torched sugar, smoky walnuts, cacao and roasted coffee in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Sweet, mature and peaking and maybe even a little old in taste but still balanced and quite complex. Roasted nuts and much more in taste. Easy to drink and like with a quite long finish. Drink up and just enjoy | Average score | 15.78 |
| Last tasted | 23rd August 2015 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | At home with the family. 1 bottle has been defect. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Pocas Jr | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 10 |
| Bouquet | Old grocery shop, toffee, cream candy, crème caramel and much more in the nose. | Score range | 14.90 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. It is wonderful to drink today but will not be better. Balanced, very elegant and quite complex. Toffee, crème caramel, cream candy and much more in taste with a long, balanced and very elegant finish. Drink it and just love it! | Average score | 15.64 |
| Last tasted | 2nd March 2019 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted after the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal’s Private Collection. 2 bottles have been defect. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quarles Harris | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still quite dark blue with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Lovely coffee, tea, cacao and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | |
| Taste | Rather full-bodied. Mature. Complex and balanced. At its peak but will keep for long. Wonderful finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 17.40 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Foz Calem | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature, yellow very beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, coffee, butter-scotch, some fudge and crème caramel bouquet. Very complex and full nose. | Score range | 16.75 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Wonderful mature port and peaking. Crème caramel and toffee in taste. Balance with a hint of acidity but old balancing sweetness. Elegant with a complex, attractive and quite long finish. A wonderful port and probably at its best. | Average score | 16.97 |
| Last tasted | 19th November 2016 | Point this date | 17.40 |
| Comment | At the Calem tasting in Leverkusen. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. In 2016 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in Germany. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de Vargellas Taylor | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but transparent ruby, with a yellow mature and very beautiful rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | A lot of violet but also toffee, cream candy, coffee, cacao, chocolate, herbs, ginger, spiciness, old grocery shop and many other things in the fantastic nose. | Score range | 17.50 - 17.50 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature and peaking. The mouth is full of violets but also, toffee, coffee, cacao, herbs, ginger and spiciness. Balanced port with a very elegant and complex finish which never seems to end, it just keeps rolling in the mouth. An incredible port indeed! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 10th March 2023 | Point this date | 17.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at a Quinta de Vargellas Tasting in Hansen’s Cellar, Haderslev, Denmark. This vintage was produced in only 700 bottles what we know. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, cacao, old grocery shop. Very complex nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Full-bodied and quite mature. Elegant and balanced. At its top but will last. Complex and wonderful finish. | Average score | 16.68 |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 17.40 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Cachao Messias | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Beautiful yellow mature colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, cacao, dark chocolate, toffee, coffee, tea, herbs and much more. Wonderful nose. | Score range | 16.90 - 17.75 |
| Taste | Full bodied. Mature and peaking and is perfect today with lots of taste such as crème caramel, cacao, chocolate, coffee beans and much, much more. Balanced, elegant and very complex with a very long and lovely finish. | Average score | 17.33 |
| Last tasted | 4th May 2023 | Point this date | 17.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Great Tasting at the 30-Years Jubilee of The Wine Society 18% in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal’s Private Collection. The best Messias we have ever had. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. In 2023 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Noval | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature and very beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 21 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea, dark chocolate, cacao, cream candy, butterscotch, herbs, ginger and cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 17.25 |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied. Mature and at its peak. Cacao and dark chocolate but also candy, butterscotch and much more in taste. Complex and balanced port with a lovely long ad very attractive finish. Wonderful port indeed! Will not be better but will keep for many years! | Average score | 16.80 |
| Last tasted | 28th November 2023 | Point this date | 17.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 15th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Noval Nacional | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Beautiful mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Pharmacy, crème caramel, coffee, cacao, violet and much more. Very complex nose. | Score range | 17.25 - 19.00 |
| Taste | Full-bodied port. Nearly peaking, balanced and very complex with a marvellous and never ending finish. Wonderful indeed. | Average score | 17.85 |
| Last tasted | 15th December 2011 | Point this date | 18.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Sibio Real Vinicola | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Old grocery, ginger and cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Sweet. Very balanced and complex with a wonderful finish. Attractive port. | Average score | 16.00 |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Ramos Pinto | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea, orange zest, some ginger bread and cacao in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Mature and at its peak. Balance, elegant and rather complex port. Quite sweet with coffee beans, some cacao and ginger bread in taste and with a delicious and quite attractive finish. | Average score | 16.58 |
| Last tasted | 8th December 2018 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | In Gerda Vesterdal’s home in Copenhagen, Denmark from her Private Collection. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Real Velha | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea and cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Elegant and tasty. A nice attractive finish but maybe a little short finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Real Vinicola Real Companhia Velha | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Burned sugar, old grocery shop and crème caramel in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 17.25 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature at its peak. Nice flavour with complex and attractive finish. | Average score | 16.33 |
| Last tasted | 4th March 1991 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen. | Tasters | SAI |
| House | Rebello Valente Robertson | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature yellow, very beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Cream candy, dried fruit, spiciness, cacao and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Balanced still with some old delicate and very attractive acidity. Complex and still quite sweet. Crème caramel and old grocery shop in flavour. There is a wonderful, quite attractive and long delicious finish. Lovely port indeed! | Average score | 16.04 |
| Last tasted | 15th October 2023 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | Tasted in a port friend's home I Copenhagen. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Redino | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Quite old in the nose, burned sugar, pharmacy and old hospital. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and a little more but quite balanced Will not be better and has an rather attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Rocha | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Quite beautiful, mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, dark chocolate, sweet liquorice, some coffee and cardamom in the nose. | Score range | 16.90 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature, peaking and on top. Balanced and quite complex and elegant. Sweet liquorice, cacao and cardamom in taste with a long and quite attractive finish. Lovely port! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 3rd February 2018 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | At home with the family | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Royal Oporto Real Companhia Velha | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea and cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Elegant and tasty. A nice attractive finish but maybe a little short finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Sandeman | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature very beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Wonderful bouquet of toffee, butterscotch, cacao, dark chocolate, cinnamon, ginger clove and spiciness in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 17.50 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and at its peak with lots of spiciness suck as ginger, cinnamon clove and much more such as butterscotch, toffee in taste. Balanced and very elegant with a delicious sweetness. A wonderful, extremely long and very attractive finish which never seem to end. | Average score | 16.39 |
| Last tasted | 12th September 2018 | Point this date | 17.50 |
| Comment | At the Sandeman tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark organized by www.vintageportvin.dk 1 bottle has been defect. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Seguro Pocas Jr | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, coffee and cacao in the nose. Quite complex and interesting. | Score range | 15.25 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Not as sweet as expected. Complex and balanced with an attractive and long finish. | Average score | 15.75 |
| Last tasted | 13th May 2004 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Silva-Luz Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Pharmacy and ether in the nose. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Pharmacy dominate in flavour but elegant. Very easy to drink. Have probably been better but an attractive finish. I do like it. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Smith Woodhouse | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, coffee, toffee, cinnamon and old grocery shop in the quite complex bouquet. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Mature and on top. Sultan raisin, cinnamon and liquorice in taste. Elegant, balanced and quite complex with an attractive and quite long finish. | Average score | 16.13 |
| Last tasted | 1st May 2015 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | At home with the family In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Taylor | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 30 |
| Bouquet | Complex nose of violets, toffee, roasted coffee, cacao, roses, crème caramel, herbs and much more. | Score range | 16.50 - 18.25 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and at its peak but will keep for ages. Violet, crème caramel, herbs and toffee in flavour. Wonderful balance and finesse. Extremely long and lovely finish which never seem to end. This is a wonderful port indeed. Hope to drink it soon again. | Average score | 17.38 |
| Last tasted | 14th February 2024 | Point this date | 18.00 |
| Comment | Tasted with our Private Wine Club. 1 bottle has been defect In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Vieira de Souza | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Viol and mulberry in the nose. | Score range | 16.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and at its peak. Viol in flavour. Elegant, complex and balanced port with a lovely finish. Very good indeed. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal’s Private Collection. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Warre | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Beautiful, with a mature yellow colour. | Number of tastings | 20 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, cacao, toffee, old grocery shop, Christmas spiciness, crème caramel and liquorice in the nose. Very complex indeed. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and peaking. Sweet. Very tasty with fudge, toffee, spiciness, liquorice and lots of other things in taste. Elegant and balanced and very complex. The finish is as usual seductive, long and very attractive. A lovely port indeed! | Average score | 16.69 |
| Last tasted | 28th November 2023 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 15th International Vintage Zoom Tasting with our German Port Friends. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Wiese & Krohn | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still dark blue in colour with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Burned sugar, coffee and crème caramel in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.25 |
| Taste | Quite elegant body. Mature and at its peak. Complex and balanced with an attractive finish. | Average score | 16.73 |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. In 2008 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |