Vintage Port 1970
| Vintage | Rating | Broad- bent | Suckling | Declared houses | Known brands | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Classic | 5 | 95 | 41 | 86 |
| House | A. Pinto dos Santos Jr. Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale ruby with yellow and mature rim, almost tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark chocolate, cacao, toffee, gingerbread and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and on top now ant will probably not improve with quite attractive, rather elegant finish. Very easy to drink | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| 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 | Andresen | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale ruby to garnet with a yellow and quite beautiful rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, chocolate, toffee, roasted coffee, some fudge and herbs in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and quite elegant with a taste of chocolate, cacao and toffee with a quite complex, rather long and quite lovely finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Averys | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale ruby with a yellow and mature rim, quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Roasted coffee, cream candy, candy, Cacao, dark chocolate, tobacco, herbs, some liquorice and much more in the nose. | Score range | 17.75 - 17.75 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and almost peaking but still with some elegant and round tannins and will maybe improve a little. Balanced and very tasty with lots of things in the mouth. And with a lovely, quite attractive and ling finish. This is a wonderful port indeed! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 17.75 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. This vintage is a blend and is believed to be a pipe of Sandeman a pipe of Fonseca and 12 gallons of Taylor. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Barros | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Brilliant, light ruby to garnet with a mature yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Roasted coffee, tea, cacao, dark chocolate, liquorice, candy and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Balanced and taste of coffee, cacao, grocery shop and candy in the mouth. Quite complex with a quite attractive finish. | Average score | 16.48 |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Berry Bros | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still quite dark ruby but a beautiful yellow and mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Dark chocolate, cacao, roasted coffee some herbs, gingerbread, nuts, fudge and quite a lot of other things in the nose. | Score range | 16.90 - 17.00 |
| 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 | 16.95 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. This port is Warre 1970. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Borges & Irmao | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still some ruby notes, but very mature yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Chocolate, toffee, cacao, some herbs, old grocery shop, cinnamon and ginger in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Balanced with quite an interesting taste with cacao, chocolate, toffee, herbs and spiciness and with an elegant and attractive finish. Easy to enjoy. | Average score | 15.38 |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. *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 | Burmester | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale ruby to garnet with a yellow and mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 11 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, coffee, cacao, chocolate, crème caramel, cream candy and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. burned sugar, crème caramel, cream candy in flavour. Mature and at its peak with a quite lovely taste. Easy to drink and like. Balanced with a generous and rather long and delicious finish. Drink and enjoy it! | Average score | 16.44 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. 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 | Pale ruby almost garnet with a mature and yellow rim in the quite beautiful colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Candy, cream candy, herbs, mint, eucalyptus, ginger, cacao and chocolate in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Wonderful taste of cacao, candy, herbs and other things in the mouth. Balanced and elegant port with a quite long and rather attractive finish. | Average score | 16.45 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | C. da Silva | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Bright pale ruby with a garnet to yellow rim in the lovely colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge, cacao, chocolate and old grocery shop in the very mature nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and tasty with toffee, cacao and chocolate in the mouth. Will not be better. Easy to drink with a quite attractive finish | Average score | 15.44 |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. | 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 | Still quite dark ruby but yellow and mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Chocolate, cacao, toffee, fudge, roasted coffee, some liquorice and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 14.00 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and peaking with still some delicate and round tannins and will improve. Balance and tasty with lots of thing in the mouth and with a quite complex, delicate and quite long finish. | Average score | 15.58 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Cockburn | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale ruby with a yellow and mature rim, quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 46 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, toffee, crème caramel, sweets, some herbs, orange zest and much more in the nose, but also some volatile acidity in the last bottle. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.50 |
| Taste | Lovely body. 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 quite long, very attractive and lovely finish. Will probably not be better. Just drink it and love it! | Average score | 16.96 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. We have never given this port suck a low point! 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 | Still quite dark ruby but beautiful, mature and yellow rim in colour | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Complex and elegant, crème caramel, fudge, spring flowers, roses, cacao, vanilla and gingerbread in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 17.50 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and peaking but may improve a little, because some elegant tannins. Liquorice, vanilla, crème caramel and other things in the taste. Elegant, balanced and complex with a quite long and lovely finish. | Average score | 16.92 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 17.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Dalva C. da Silva | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Very bright ruby almost garnet with mature and yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Some crème caramel, cacao, chocolate, toffee and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Will not improve so drink and enjoy it now. Balanced with cacao, chocolate, toffee in taste and with a quite elegant and rather attractive finish | Average score | 15.14 |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. At least 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 | Delaforce | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale ruby with a quite beautiful, mature and yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| 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. A quite generous port with a lovely and rather attractive finish. | Average score | 16.43 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. 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 | Garnet with yellow mature rim in the quite beautiful colour. | Number of tastings | 13 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet of crème caramel, fudge, toffee, cardamoms, clove, some herbs, menthol and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Mature and peaking. Menthol, toffee, fudge, herbs, crème caramel, old grocery shop in taste. Balanced and very easy to drink and enjoy with a quite elegant and rather complex finish. | Average score | 16.46 |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Dolamore | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Garnet with beautiful mature and yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, eucalyptus, liquorice, herbs, some spiciness and much more in the nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and peaking and is on top now. Balanced and tasty with lots of things in the mouth such as liquorice, toffee, candy, some herbs and much more. Quite elegant with a lovely and attractive finish. Just drink it and enjoy a lovely port! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Dow | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still quite dark ruby but with a beautiful yellow, mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 31 |
| Bouquet | Lovely complex nose of mature figs, prune, dried fruit, sweet liquorice, herbs, cacao, dark chocolate and much more in the nose. | Score range | 16.40 - 17.25 |
| 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, quite elegant with lovely dry, long and rather intensive finish. | Average score | 16.74 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 17.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. 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 | Mature garnet, tawny like colour with a yellow and mature rim. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Chocolate, ether, orange zest, cacao and some toffee in the very mature nose. | ||
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Sweet indeed. Ok in the balance, but some old acidity. Easy to like and drink but a bit thin in the finish. | ||
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Rating this date | 14. 50 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friend. This vintage was from Hutcheson. Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Feist | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale ruby to garnet with yellow and mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 10 |
| Bouquet | Dark chocolate, cacao, toffee, some roasted coffee, roasted walnuts, crème caramel and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Roasted coffee, chocolate, and crème caramel in taste. Balanced and elegant port with a quite long and attractive finish. | Average score | 15.94 |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Ferreira | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature but still pale ruby to garnet with a yellow and mature rim in the beautiful colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge, cardamom, cinnamon, cacao, chocolate and roasted coffee in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Very sweet and almost full- bodied. Mature, peaking and on top. Herbs, toffee, cacao and cinnamon in flavour. Complex and lovely port with a quite long and balanced finish. This is lovely and easy to drink now!! | Average score | 16.82 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Feuerheerd | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Light ruby to garnet with a mature yellow rim in the quite beautiful colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Menthol, mint, rosemary, cacao, some chocolate, old grocery shop, cherry, toffee, crème caramel and some spicy in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking and on top today. 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 like with an attractive, lovely and quite long finish. A lovely port indeed! | Average score | 16.51 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | 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 | Medium dark ruby with a yellow, very beautiful and mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 26 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, violet, toffee, fudge, tobacco, butterscotch, old grocery shop, cacao, dark chocolate, lime and much more in the nose. | Score range | 16.75 - 19.00 |
| Taste | Full bodied. Rather mature and probably peaking. Elegant and balanced and enormously complex port. Toffee and butterscotch and heavenly nice in taste. A wonderful, very attractive and never-ending and rolling finish. Just drink and enjoy it! This is one of the best ports ever! | Average score | 17.66 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 19.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | George Thienpont | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still pale ruby, but garnet to yellow rim in the lovely and quite beautiful colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark chocolate, cacao, toffee, liquorice, some roasted coffee and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and peaking. Balanced, very elegant and now on top with a delicious taste of cacao, chocolate toffee and much more in the mouth, and with a lovely, quite attractive and rather long finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. The bottle came from Butler-Nephew | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Gonzalez- Byass | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale ruby with a yellow and mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, toffee, herbs, spiciness, candy and even old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Liquorice, toffee, herbs in taste. Lovely port with some very attractive old acidity. Balanced with a rather long, quite complex and very attractive finish. Will not be better so just drink it and love it! | Average score | 16.75 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Gould Campbell | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Medium ruby with a beautiful mature and yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Roasted coffee, tea, cacao, candy, dark chocolate, herbs, crème caramel and much more in the nose. | Score range | 17.25 - 17.50 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and probably peaking but with some elegant tannins still left. 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 quite long and very attractive and intensive finish. Lovely port indeed! | Average score | 17.25 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 17.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Graham | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still rather dark rubyt with a mature, very beautiful slightly yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 33 |
| Bouquet | What a bouquet! Liquorice, violets, toffee, cream candy, herbs, cacao, chocolate, spring flowers and much more in the nose | Score range | 16.75 - 18.50 |
| 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 a marvellous Port! Port is a wonderful drink! | Average score | 17.35 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 18.50 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | 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 | Pale garnet with mature and yellow rim, very beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, coffee, tea, fudge, toffee, cacao, chocolate, old grocery shop and some herbs in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 17.25 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature, sweet and at its peak. A very generous port with toffee, creme caramel, cacao, chocolate and much more in taste. Balanced and very elegant with a quite attractive and elegant finish. Very easy to drink and really enjoy. | Average score | 16.39 |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Hutcheson | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Garnet with very yellow and mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea, toffee, crème caramel, roasted walnuts, cacao, dark chocolate and maybe old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium body Mature and peaking. Balanced with chocolate, cacao and toffee in taste and with a quite complex and rather attractive finish. | Average score | 16.38 |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | 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 | Maia Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale ruby with yellow and mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, butterscotch, crème caramel, cacao, chocolate, some herbs and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and peaking and quite sweet with crème caramel, chocolate, herbs and toffee in flavours. The finish is quite attractive and elegant. | Average score | 16.38 |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Martinez | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still mature ruby notes with a mature and yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, candy, cream candy, clove and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Sweet. Balanced and tasty with toffee, candy and grocery shop in the mouth. Easy to drink and with a quite elegant, rather long and lovely finish. | Average score | 16.13 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friend. 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 | McKenzie | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Garnet with a mature yellow rim and very beautiful colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, chocolate, toffee, clove, gingerbread, herbs and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and elegant and quite tasty with cacao, chocolate and toffee in the mouth and with an elegant, quite lovely and attractive finish. | Average score | 15.88 |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Morgan | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale ruby with a yellow and mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea, cream candy, cacao, chocolate, roasted coffee, herbs and crème caramel in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Quite tasty with lots of things in the mouth. Elegant and balanced port with a quite complex, attractive and lovely finish. Very enjoyable indeed! | Average score | 16.62 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Niepoort | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Mature, yellow and beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea, candy, butterscotch, old grocery shop and much more in the nose | Score range | 16.50 - 18.25 |
| Taste | Full- bodied. Mature and on top. Complex and very elegant with cacao, butterscotch, candy, old grocery shop and lots of other wonderful things in taste. Dry with a balanced and fantastic finish. Will keep many years ahead. Wonderful port indeed. | Average score | 17.44 |
| Last tasted | 16th February 2025 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 21st 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 | Offley Boa Vista | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still quite dark ruby with a quite beautiful mature and yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 11 |
| Bouquet | Violets, toffee, nuts, almond, roasted coffee, cacao and cream candy in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Sweet. Mature and on top. Balanced and very complex and elegant with toffee, violets and candy in taste. The finish is long, quite complex and attractive. A lovely port indeed. | Average score | 16.27 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Osborne | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Very pale garnet with yellow and mature rim in colour, almost tawny. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Cream candy, minty, cacao, dark chocolate, creme caramel and some herbs in the mature nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and quite elegant. Will not be better but is lovely today. Herb, candy, cream candy and in taste with a rather long, intensive and quite attractive finish. On top now! | Average score | 16.08 |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | 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 | Dark garnet with a yellow and mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 12 |
| Bouquet | Old grocery shop, toffee, cream candy, crème caramel cacao and milk chocolate in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking and will not be better. Balanced with toffee, crème caramel, cream candy in taste. Rather elegant and quite complex with a decent finish. Drink it and enjoy it! | Average score | 15.73 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. 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 | Pousada Pocas Jr. | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale garnet with yellow and mature rim and almost tawny in colour | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, some milk chocolate, toffee and some candy in the very mature, slightly tired nose. | Score range | 14.00 - 14.00 |
| Taste | Hardy medium body. Mature and on top now, and will not improve more but balanced with a taste of milk chocolate and cacao. The finish is rather elegant and quite attractive. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 14.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quarles Harris | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Medium to pale ruby with a beautiful yellow and mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Lovely with coffee, tea, cacao, chocolate, ginger and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 17.00 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Rather full-bodied. Mature but still with some round and lovely tannins. Balanced and complex, at its peak. Very tasty with lots of things in the mouth and with lovely, quite long and attractive finish. | Average score | 17.20 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Quinta da Foz Calem | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale ruby with a mature and yellow rim, quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, coffee, crème caramel, some fudge, mint, chocolate and cacao in the nose | Score range | 16.75 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Wonderful mature port and peaking. Crème caramel and toffee and lots of other wonderful things in taste. Balance with a lovely sweetness. Elegant with a very complex, attractive and quite long finish. A wonderful port and probably at its best. Just drink it and love it! | Average score | 17.01 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. 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 da Roeda Croft | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still quite dark ruby with a yellow and very mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Bright chocolate, cacao, toffee, candy and fudge in the nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 6.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and pealing and will probably not be much better so drink up. Balanced, quite sweet and elegant with an attractive finish | Average score | 16.70 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta das Carvalhas Real Velha | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale garnet with yellow and mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, chocolate, toffee, orange zest, some fudge and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and easy to drink with cacao and chocolate in taste and with a quite elegant finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de Vargellas Taylor | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale ruby with a yellow and mature rim in the very beautiful colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| 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 | |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied. Mature and peaking. The mouth is full of violets but also, toffee, coffee, cacao, herbs, ginger, spiciness and other thing. Balanced port with a very elegant, attractive and complex finish which never seems to end, it just keeps rolling in the mouth. An incredible port indeed! | Average score | 17.75 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 18.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. This Vintage was produced in only 700 bottles as far as 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 | Light garnet with a mature yellow rim in the mature, quite beautiful colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, roses, cacao, dark chocolate, toffee, coffee, tea, herbs in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 17.75 |
| Taste | Lovely bodied. Mature and peaking and is perfect today with lots of taste such as crème caramel, cacao, chocolate, coffee beans and much more. Balanced and elegant with a very complex, attractive and quite long finish. | Average score | 16.60 |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. 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 | Medium rubu with a mature yellow rim in the quite beautiful colour. | Number of tastings | 22 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea, dark chocolate, nutmeg, cacao, cream candy, butterscotch, herbs, ginger and cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 17.25 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and at its peak but still with some delicate tannins. Cacao and dark chocolate but also candy, butterscotch and much more in taste. Complex and balanced port with a quite long ad rather attractive finish. | Average score | 16.79 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | 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 | Garnet with a yellow and mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Old grocery shop, cacao, toffee, dried fruits, some chocolate, ginger and cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Sweet nut balanced with quite a lot of tastes in the mouth and a complex, quite lovely and exciting finish. An attractive port indeed. | Average score | 15.94 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Quinta Sao Luiz Kopke | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale ruby to garnet with a yellow and mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, chocolate, toffee some fudge and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and peaking but still with some lovely tannins. Will maybe improve a little. Balanced and quite tasty with an elegant and rather attractive finish. An interesting port indeed! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Ramos Pinto | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Medium dark ruby with a yellow ad mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 10 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea, orange zest, some gingerbread, cacao, chocolate and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Mature and at its peak. Balance and quite sweet with coffee beans, some cacao and gingerbread in taste. Elegant and a rather complex port with a delicious and quite attractive finish. | Average score | 16.62 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | 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 pale ruby to garnet with a yellow rim in the quite beautiful colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Cream candy, toffee, spiciness, cacao, some chocolate 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 quite attractive acidity. Complex and still quite sweet. Crème caramel and old grocery shop in flavour. There is a quite attractive and rather delicious finish. | Average score | 16.08 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. | 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 | Light pale ruby to garnet with a mature and yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea, some herbs, creme caramel, candy and cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Balanced with coffee, candy and crème caramel in the mouth. Elegant with a quite attractive finish. | Average score | 15.75 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Sandeman | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Pale ruby with a yellow and mature rim, in the very beautiful 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 such as ginger, cinnamon clove, and also butterscotch and toffee in taste. Balanced and very elegant with a delicious sweetness. A wonderful, quite long and very attractive finish which never seem to end. | Average score | 16.52 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 17.50 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. 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 | Serafim Cabral | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Very pale garnet almost tawny with a yellow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge, some cacao, roasted coffee and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Will not be better so drink up its on top now. Balanced and tasty with toffee, cacao, coffee and some herbs in the mouth and with a quite attractive finish. Very easy to drink and enjoy! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2025 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. | 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 | Still medium dark ruby with a bit yellow and mature rim in the quite beautiful colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, chocolate, candy roasted coffee, toffee, liquorice, cinnamon and old grocery shop in the quite complex bouquet. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and on top. Sultan raisin, cinnamon, liquorice and much more in taste. Elegant, balanced and very complex with an attractive and quite long, lovely finish. | Average score | 16.30 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Taylor | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Still dark ruby with slightly yellow and mature rim in the very beautiful colour. | Number of tastings | 33 |
| Bouquet | Complex nose of violets, liquorice, toffee, roasted coffee, cacao, roses, crème caramel, herbs and much more. | Score range | 16.50 - 18.50 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and at its peak but will keep for ages. Violet, liquorice, crème caramel, herbs, toffee and much more in flavour. Wonderful balance and finesse. Extremely long and lovely and very attractive finish which never seem to end. This is a wonderful port indeed. Hope to drink it soon again. | Average score | 17.46 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 18.50 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with Port friends. 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 | Medium ruby with a beautiful very mature and yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 22 |
| Bouquet | Roasted coffee, cacao, mint, eucalyptus, dark chocolate, toffee, old grocery shop, Christmas spiciness, crème caramel and liquorice in the nose. Very complex indeed. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.75 |
| 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, rolling and very attractive. A lovely port indeed! | Average score | 16.77 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 17.75 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 | Bright pale ruby with a yellow and mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Burned sugar, dried fruits, coffee, crème caramel, candy, some cacao and chocolate in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Balanced and quite tasty with a complex, lovely attractive finish. Very easy to drink and enjoy this port! | Average score | 16.63 |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 2025 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in London with 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 |