Vintage Summary and Recommendations: 1974 Wine and Port
A short summary of the 1974 Vintage with our top recommendations
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The 1974 vintage was good for Italian Wines and Colheita Ports but challenging for Bordeaux which suffered from cool and wet weather leading to low yields and difficulties with ripening. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 51 year old wine gift for an 1974 Anniversary or birthday.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
Palmer Port 1974 Quinta da Devesa 50 year old White Port Corvo 1974 Bodegas Toro Albala 1974 Don Px
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Top Grossing Movie: Towering Inferno
Bordeaux: A massive crop was produced, but the 1974 wines from Bordeaux were hard and tannic and lacked the ripeness of the 1975 vintage. The wines have declined gracefully over the decades and only the top houses will be drinkable nowadays.
Italian: A 1974 wine from Italy will make a perfect 51 year old wine gift. Celebrated as a great vintage in Italy at the time, the 1974 vintage is now still considered to be very good. The 1974 vintage produced a large crop, close to the 1964 but with less quality. Summer was hot and dry and a mild autumn allowed the grapes to ripen fully. The wines produced are characterised as being fairly firm and tannic with low acidity but good, rich fruit. The harvest time was very long and lasted through November. Wines produced in this year have reached full maturity but continue to hold.
Portugal: The 1974 port vintage produced some excellent single harvest colheita, making a port from this year the ideal 51 year old wine gift for a 50th birthday or anniversary. For vintage ports it was a moderate year that was not declared by the major port houses; despite a huge crop, very few vintage port wines were bottled from this year and the bottles that were produced are very rare.
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1974 Barbaresco, 1974
Giordano
*** Clearance Offer | Was £139 | Now £75 ***
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: £75.00
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Toro Albalá, 1974
Don PX 1974, Sweet Wine, Montilla-Moriles | In hand-crafted Oak Case
Special Offer | was £295 | Now £195
Pedro Ximénez (often abbreviated as PX) is a sweet, fortified wine primarily produced in Spain, especially in the regions of Jerez (Sherry) and Montilla-Moriles. It is made from the Pedro Ximénez grape, which is sun-dried to concentrate its sugars before fermentation. The result is a wine that is intensely sweet, rich, and dark, with a syrupy texture.
Often described as "dessert in a glass," PX wines are bursting with flavors of raisins, molasses, dried figs, caramel, chocolate, and nuts like toasted almonds or hazelnuts. The wine’s sweetness is balanced by its complex and layered profile, making it a luxurious treat for the palate. …
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1974 Chianti, 1974
Barone Ricasoli
Half Price Clearance Offer | Was £99 | Now £49
Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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1974 Corvo, 1974
Salaparuta
Half Price Clearance Offer | Was £89 | Now £44.95
Corvo, a classic Sicilian wine, is produced from Sicilian vines cultivated on warm, sunny hills. Aged in oak barrels it is distinguished by its round, full-bodied and persistent flavour. Together with Corvo Bianco, Corvo Rosso was the first wine to be bottled in Sicily, back in 1824, and is now the best known red wine in Italy thanks to its excellent quality/price ratio and consistent quality. Extremely versatile, it goes well with grilled and roast meats and medium-aged cheeses.
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1974 Grahams Single Harvest Tawny Port
Single Harvest Tawny Port
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Special Offer | Save £100 | Was £395 | Now £295
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The 1974 Single Harvest Tawny Port is made from the very finest wines from the Graham’s vineyards. Graham's holds one of the most extensive reserves of very old cask aged Port of any producer. They include a collection of rare Single Harvest Ports. These are Ports from a single year which age to full maturity in seasoned oak casks and display the year of harvest on the label.
VWP Tasting note:
The 1974 rare Single Harvest Tawny Port has been matured for over four decades in seasoned oak casks in the Graham's lodges in Oporto. It has a seductive tawny colour which fades to a broad amber rim with discreet olive highlights. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
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Kopke, 1974
Colheita Port
Includes Kopke presentation box.
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The 1974 Kopke Colheita is a remarkable expression of aged tawny port, showcasing the depth and complexity that comes from over four decades of maturation in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
This Colheita features a deep amber color with intricate aromas of dried fruits, nuts, caramel, and hints of spice. On the palate, it reveals a luscious and velvety mouthfeel with flavors of figs, toffee, and a touch of chocolate, leading to a long, satisfying finish.
Serving & Food Pairing:
Colheita Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. Best enjoyed slightly chilled at 12-13ºC they will work wonders if pairing with treacle tart, crème brulee or nut based desserts, like hazelnut praline. …
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Price: £169.00
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Barbaresco, 1974
Camerano
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, Neive 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: £139.00
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Barbaresco, 1974
Somaglia Pietro
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, Neive 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: £119.00
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Barbera, 1974
Cantina di Bacco Antonio Vallana
Special Offer | Was £89 | Now £59
Barbera is a wine of prestige, rich colours that refer generally to the ruby purple, just what clothes cardinals; the bouquet is ample and composite, with fruity notes of blackberry, cherry, strawberry and red fruit jam and spicy aromas reminiscent of cinnamon, vanilla, green pepper.
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Price: £59.00
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Bardolino, 1974
Bolla- HALF BOTTLE- 36cl
Special Offer | Was £49 | Now £25
The Bardolino wine is obtained mainly from the grapes of Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and possibly with the addition of other grapes minors. It has a brilliant ruby red colour. It is delicately fruity, with hints of cherry, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, currant and spices (cinnamon, clove, black pepper). It has a great drinkability and an extraordinary ability to match the food.
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Price: £25.00
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Caramino, 1974
Cantina Soc. dei Colli Novaresi
Half Price - Clearance Offer | Was £99 | Now £45
This wine from the good 1974 vintage has a medium dark red violet colour. A slightly funky, beef nose with a tart red fruit. On the palate the wine is acidic with vegetal notes. Medium-short finish
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Price: £45.00
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Franciacorta, 1974
Castello di Bornato
Half Price Clearance Offer | Was £79 | Now £39.50
Franciacorta is a wine from the Province of Brescia (Lombardy) with DOCG status produced from grapes grown within the boundaries of the territory of Franciacorta, on the hills located between the southern shore of Lake Iseo and the city of Brescia. It was awarded DOC status in 1967, the designation then also including red and white still wines.
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Price: £39.50
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Franciacorta, 1974
Cellatica
Half Price Clearance Offer | Was £79 | Now £39.50
Franciacorta is a wine from the Province of Brescia (Lombardy) with DOCG status produced from grapes grown within the boundaries of the territory of Franciacorta, on the hills located between the southern shore of Lake Iseo and the city of Brescia. It was awarded DOC status in 1967, the designation then also including red and white still wines.
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Price: £39.50
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Freisa, 1974
Castello di Gabiano
Half Price Clearance Offer | Was £59 | Now £29.50
Freisa is an indigenous Italian red wine grape variety grown in the Piedmont region of north-west Italy, primarily in the Monferrato and Langhe areas, but also further north in the provinces of Turin and Biella. Freisa is a vigorous and productive grape vine with round, blue-black berries and with bunches growing in an elongated shape.
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Ghemme, 1974
Bertolo
The Ghemme is produced in the hilly area of the municipalities of Ghemme and Romagnano Sesia, in the province of Novara. The vineyards are situated on a series of hills of alluvial origin moraine that extends from the mouth of the Valsesia Novara plain. These findings formed by deposits carried downstream from the glacier of Mount Rosa.
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Price: £99.00
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Graham's Port, 1974
Single Harvest Colheita Port | 450cl Rehoboam Bottle
The 1974 Single Harvest Tawny Port is made from the very finest wines from the Graham’s vineyards. Graham's holds one of the most extensive reserves of very old cask aged Port of any producer. They include a collection of rare Single Harvest Ports. These are Ports from a single year which age to full maturity in seasoned oak casks and display the year of harvest on the label.
VWP Tasting note:
The 1974 rare Single Harvest Tawny Port has been matured for over four decades in seasoned oak casks in the Graham's lodges in Oporto. It has a seductive tawny colour which fades to a broad amber rim with discreet olive highlights. …
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Price: £2,245.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
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Graham's Port, 1974
Single Harvest Tawny Port | 450cl Rehoboam Bottle
*** 95 points Wine Advocate ***
Special offer | Save £500| Was £2250 | Now £1750 | One only at this price
A very rare 4.5 Litre Bottle of 1974 Graham Single Harvest Colheita Port.
The 1974 Single Harvest Tawny Port is made from the very finest wines from the Graham’s vineyards. Graham's holds one of the most extensive reserves of very old cask aged Port of any producer. They include a collection of rare Single Harvest Ports. These are Ports from a single year which age to full maturity in seasoned oak casks and display the year of harvest on the label.
VWP Tasting note:
The 1974 rare Single Harvest Tawny Port has been matured for over four decades in seasoned oak casks in the Graham's lodges in Oporto. …
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Price: £1,650.00
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Grignolino, 1974
Cantina Soc di Castelnuovo Calcea
Half Price Clearance Offer | Was £79 | Now £39.50
The Grignolino wine have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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Grignolino, 1974
Giordano
Half Price Clearance Offer | Was £89 | Now £49.50
The Grignolino wine have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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Price: £49.50
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Inferno, 1974
Cantina Villa Bianzone
Half Price Clearance Offer | Was £69 | Now £34
Inferno is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia and Valgella. Inferno means 'hell' in Italian, and refers to the slopes between Sondrio town and the village of Tresivio. Although DOC laws do not explain the origins of this name, it has been suggested that in summer the slopes here get noticeably hotter than the rest of the valley. Just across Sondrio to the west is Sassella, the finest of the Valtellina sub-zones.
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Price: £34.00
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Les Forts de Latour, 1974
Pauillac (2nd wine of Chateau Latour)
Les Forts de Latour 1974 is the second wine of Château Latour, one of Bordeaux's first-growth estates in the Pauillac appellation. While Château Latour produces world-class wines, the 1974 vintage was notoriously difficult for Bordeaux due to poor weather conditions throughout the growing season, including heavy rain and cool temperatures. As a result, many wines from that year are considered lighter and less age-worthy than those from better vintages. While it may not have the power or longevity of great vintages, it can still offer a fascinating glimpse into the history and craftsmanship of Château Latour. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
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Les Forts de Latour, 1974
Pauillac (2nd wine of Chateau Latour)
Upper Shoulder Level
Les Forts de Latour 1974 is the second wine of Château Latour, one of Bordeaux's first-growth estates in the Pauillac appellation. While Château Latour produces world-class wines, the 1974 vintage was notoriously difficult for Bordeaux due to poor weather conditions throughout the growing season, including heavy rain and cool temperatures. As a result, many wines from that year are considered lighter and less age-worthy than those from better vintages. While it may not have the power or longevity of great vintages, it can still offer a fascinating glimpse into the history and craftsmanship of Château Latour. …
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Price: £275.00
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Nebbiolo, 1974
Poderi Luigi Einaudi
Clearance Offer - Torn Label | Was £89 | Now £35
The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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Price: £35.00
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Nebbiolo, 1974
Carretta - Bric Paradiso
Half Price Clearance Offer | Was £89 | Now £44
The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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Price: £44.00
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Nebbiolo, 1974
Deltetto Carlo
Half Price Clearance Offer | Was £89 | Now £44
The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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Price: £44.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
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