1950 Wine and Port Vintage
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Bordeaux: The top Bordeaux wines from 1950 are prodigious and outstanding, the two best appellations being St Emilion and Pomerol. The 1950 wines are unbelievably rich, unctuous and concentrated and in many cases are capable of rivaling the greatest of the 1949 and 1947 vintages. Any examples of these which have been kept with care would make a good 71 year old wine gift for a birthday or anniversary this year.
Italian: Long lived 1950 wines, such as Barolos from the Piedmont region, have stood the test of time and are still drinking well in what was a fair-to-good vintage.
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Palmer Port, 1950
Colheita Port, Douro
50cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port
The Palmer 1950 Port is a fantastic Port wine, with a perfect balance between acidity, confit citrus aromas, nuts, and spices. It is a unique, wine, clearly evidenced by over 70 years of aging in French oak barrels. The Port blossoms with complex and intense aromas of caramelized citrus, plum jam, baked quinces, vanilla, and spices. On the palate there is a lightness that is balanced by a good acidity. This port wine delivers a beautiful flavour supported by a long, long finish. Outstanding!
Colheita Port Storage and Serving Advice:
Colheita Port should be stored in a cool and dry place, …
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Price: $464.39 USD
Stock: 4 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1950
Pio Cesare
Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region. This aristocratic red has its vineyards situated in the Langhe, on the right-hand side of the Tanaro river and extending from the area north-east of Alba to the communes of Barbaresco, Nieve and Treiso. The dominant variety grown is Nebbiolo, but Dolcetto and Barbera also play a part. The vines are generally grown on limestone-rich marl soils. similar to the Tortonium soils of the Barolo and La Morra areas in Barolo. Similar to its more famous sibling Barolo, Barbaresco is made from 100% Nebbiolo and shares its cult status as one of the finest wines in the world. …
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Price: $384.55 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Cheval Blanc, 1950
St. Emilion Grand Cru
In original wooden case
Very top shoulder.
Château Cheval Blanc is a property in the Saint-Émilion region of Bordeaux, classified with the top ranking of Premier Grand Cru Classé A. It is regarded by many as the greatest wine of the appellation, and is certainly the most famous Cabernet Franc-based wine in the world. Typically the grand vin is lush and full bodied with great weight of fruit. It tends to require 10 years of bottle age and the best vintages can last half a century or more.
About Chateau Cheval Blanc Château Cheval Blanc is one of the most illustrious wine estates in the Bordeaux region of France, located in the Saint-Émilion appellation. …
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Price: $1,856.23 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Climens, 1950
1er Cru Classe Barsac
The 1950 Chateau Climens has a lovely nose of mandarin, orange-blossom and a touch of peach, although to be honest it is not a million miles better than the ’69. A little “smudged” by alcohol. The palate has a ripe, citrus and mandarin inspired entry, vibrant palate with good depth, touches of quince and barley sugar towards the finish.
Château Climens is a renowned estate located in the Barsac appellation within the Sauternes region of Bordeaux, France. Château Climens is known for producing sweet white wines, often made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes affected by noble rot. …
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Price: $525.60 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Gilette, 1950
Creme de Tete, Sauternes
The 1950 Chateau Gilette is a beautiful Sauternes dessert wine still has a wonderful golden colour. It tastes young and vibrant, with good acidity and finish.
Château Gilette is a Bordeaux wine estate located in the Sauternes appellation within the Bordeaux region of France. It is renowned for producing sweet white wines, particularly Sauternes, which are made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes affected by noble rot. Noble rot, or botrytis cinerea, is a beneficial fungus that concentrates the sugars and flavors in the grapes, resulting in luscious and complex sweet wines. …
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Price: $464.39 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock
Chateau Grillon, 1950
Sauternes
The 1950 Château Grillon represents a unique opportunity to experience an aged Sauternes wine. Its complexity, depth, and sweetness, balanced by acidity, make it a remarkable example of the enduring quality of Sauternes wines. Enjoying such a wine is a special occasion, offering a glimpse into the history and tradition of Bordeaux winemaking.
Château Grillon is a lesser-known producer in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, famous for its sweet dessert wines made primarily from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). 1950 was a challenging year for Bordeaux as a whole, but Sauternes often performs better in less-than-ideal conditions due to the unique characteristics of noble rot. …
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Price: $365.92 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Cockburn Port, 1950
Vintage Port
Very faded labels
Reviews
"Surprisingly good depth of colour: mid-deep centre with a thin browning rim; lovely, pure scented, floral aromas, esteva (gum cistus) still fresh and fragrant; gentle, sweet fruit, still lithe, creamy milk chocolate intensity, long and fine with peppery length. Lovely balance and one of the best 1950s that I have tasted. Wyndham Fletcher (ex-Cockburn’s) described this as a ‘useful rather than a great year’. " Richard Mayson, 2012 Richard.mayson.com
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Price: $658.66 USD
Stock: 7 in Stock
Croft Port, 1950
Vintage Port
UK Bottled by Thompson D'Olier and Co.
Unlabelled
The 1950 Croft Vintage Port is from a well regarded vintage. Light-bodied and very sweet. Medium garnet, aromas of roasted nuts and plum, soft and silky on the palate, with sweet, nutty plum flavours.
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Price: $658.66 USD
Stock: 8 in Stock
Graham's Port, 1950
Malvedos specially selected Vintage Port
Bottled by Corney and Barrow
Plain Label Embossed capsule - Level upper shoulder.
A rare bottle of Malvedos 1950 Port.
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Price: $791.72 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock
Graham's Port, 1950
Single Harvest Tawny Port
Graham's, the port company owned by the Symington family, has announced the release of a Single Harvest Port from 1940. The launch of the “extremely rare” Graham's 1940 Single Harvest pays tribute to three generations of master blenders, who have tended to the wine over eight decades.
This wine pays tribute to three generations of Master Blenders who contributed to its prolonged ageing in the cellars. Across eight decades, generations of Master Blenders have left their mark on this extraordinary 1950 Single Harvest Tawny Port.
The deep auburn centre reflects the wine’s amazing concentration, while the pale ochre rim signals its venerable age. …
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Price: $1,723.16 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock
Harveys, 1950
Harvey's Extra Superior Amontillado Sherry
Bottled 1950
This Sherry wine, was bottled in 1950, An intense sherry that is matured in an oxygen present environment. The resulting wines are fragrant and the best examples will display dried fruits, leather, polished wood and exotic spices. It is characterized by nutty aromas, tobacco, aromatic herbs and often ethereal, polished notes of oak. The fusion of two different aging processes makes Amontillado wines extraordinarily complex and intriguing and a wonderful wine to pair with food
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Price: $259.47 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
J. de Maillac, 1950
J de Malliac Armagnac In own gift box
Price: $658.66 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock
Madeira, 1950
Unknown Shipper BOAL
Madeira is a complex, interesting wine and is made in virtually every vintage. Due to the unique estufagem aging process Madeira is one of the longest-lived wines and also improves for days after opening, but will keep, once opened, for a month and more in a decanter. Medium orange amber color with 1 millimeter clear meniscus; appealing, light coffee, almond, reminiscent of Moroccan bastilla on the nose with a hint of passion fruit; tight, silky textured, tasty, balanced, rounded, tart orange, tart passion fruit palate with a vague sense of light salt; long finish.
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Price: $512.29 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Madeira, 1950
MBV - Tinta Negra - Bottled by Barbeito
This is a rare and very limited release of the 1950 Madeira from the family cellars. The bottles are in perfect condition. There is something ethereal about tasting such a rare vintage. The 1950 Tinta Negra is very dry as one would expect from this style of Madeira. There is a huge amount happening on the complexity front with some bitter nut skin notes with dried flowers and citrus pith. Although quite dry, this does not come across as too severe. An electric wine that is astonishingly refreshing. Massive finish that goes on and on.
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Price: $791.72 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock
Madeira, 1950
Leacock's - Sercial
John Leacock sailed to Madeira from the United Kingdom (after the death of his father) in 1741 and at the age of 15 became the youngest apprentice at the firm of Madeira merchants, Catanach and Murdoch staying until his contract expired on 11 March 1749. During his apprenticeship he had been in constant contact with an old school friend, John Patient, residing at that time in Charles Town, South Carolina who suggested that they themselves should commence trading. Leacock agreed and this marks the birth of the now world famous company.
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Price: $525.60 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Madeira, 1950
Justino's - Sercial
Founded in 1870, Justino’s is one Madeira’s oldest producers. This mature 1950 Sercial madeira wine is made from the noble sercial variety with grapes sourced from all over the island. The wine is fortified with neutral distilled grape spirit and aged in wood where it’s gently heated in a process known as estufagem to create the signature style.
This 1950 vintage Sercial Madeira resembles a Tawny Port in colour, yet the nose has pronounced citrus aromas, and as the wine ages the aromatic profile becomes similar to old dry Rieslings. The palate is dry, starts with lemons and oranges and develops nutty flavours with maturity. …
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Price: $525.60 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Madeira, 1950
Rutherford and Miles Sercial Madeira
Price: $658.66 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Quinta do Noval, 1950
Vintage Port Plain label Branded capsules
Uk bottling by; E Sheldon
Mature tawny colour, attractive bouquet with spice and liquorice on the nose. Medium body and long finish. An attractive port from a classic vintage.
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Price: $658.66 USD
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Quinta do Noval, 1950
Da Silva Label
1950 Nova da Silva Bottling. Mature tawny colour, attractive bouquet with spice and liquorice on the nose. Medium body and long finish. An attractive port from a classic vintage.
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Price: $645.35 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Salento, 1950
Rosso Vecchio, Ruffino, Puglia
Salento is in the region of Puglia on the heel of Italy. The Ruffino is a fortified wine made predominantly from the primitivo grape. The wine has a liquorice and spice bouquet, a medum body and a long alcoholic finish.
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Price: $357.94 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock
Sandeman, 1950
Vintage Port
Embossed capsule | Plain label
Color: Dark tawny with some red left.
Nose: Sweet Christmas spices. Rich, round sugar. Turpentine.
Palate: Some tannins, edgy. On the dry side for Port (which is typical to me for Sandeman). Decent fruit.
Finish: Medium length. Finish seems younger than the Port's age.
*Glenn E. For The Love Of Port.com*
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Price: $791.72 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Smith Woodhouse, 1950
Vintage Port
This Port is now beginning to reach its full maturity and is ready for drinking. As it ages further, it will begin to develop gently into a more tawny style Port.
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Price: $658.66 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Valtellina, 1950
Frateli Pollati
Valtellina is one of Italy’s most dramatic wine regions, located in Lombardy, the vineyards are located on steep mountains. The principal grape variety is Chiavennasca (the local name for Piedmont’s Nebbiolo and an Italian grape varietal that has been cultivated since medieval times here). The DOCG wines are generally comprised of at least 90% Chiavennasca and then blended with other quality local grapes like Brugnola, Rossola, Pignola. Then there is a DOC Valtellina Rosso (also called Rosso di Valtellina DOC) which requires at least 80% of the blend be Chiavennasca and does not have minimum ageing requirements. …
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Price: $198.26 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Gilette, 1950
Creme de Tete, Sauternes Unlabelled
The 1950 Chateau Gilette is a beautiful Sauternes dessert wine still has a wonderful golden colour. It tastes young and vibrant, with good acidity and finish.
Château Gilette is a Bordeaux wine estate located in the Sauternes appellation within the Bordeaux region of France. It is renowned for producing sweet white wines, particularly Sauternes, which are made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes affected by noble rot. Noble rot, or botrytis cinerea, is a beneficial fungus that concentrates the sugars and flavors in the grapes, resulting in luscious and complex sweet wines. …
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Price: $397.86 USD
Stock: Out of Stock