1994 Wine and Port Vintage

Cantine Prandi, Piedmont

The 1994 Barolo Cantine Prandi has come from the producer's historic cellars where it has laid undisturbed since bottling. It has matured to perfection and is perfect to drink now.

Barolo is a red wine produced in the Piedmont region of Italy. Made from the Nebbiolo grape, it is known for its garnet colour, intense flavours of cherry, plum, and spice, as well as its high tannin content. Barolo wines are often aged for several years, resulting in complex flavors and aromas. They are considered some of Italy's finest and most age-worthy wines.

Serving & Food Pairing:
Barolos are best served at 18ºC. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 17 in Stock

Garrafeira Port | Miniature
***Last of Stock - when it's gone, it's gone!***

Please note that these are 9cl bottles (approximately one-eigth of a regular bottle).

These bottles that were made to be part of a collection that was not released and are now sold as a clearance item.


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Price: £19.95
Stock: 9 in Stock

Ryst Dupeyron Reserve Joseph Millesime vintage Armagnac
50cl bottle | Includes gift box

The 1994 Armagnac from Ryst-Dupeyron is a sophisticated and refined spirit, reflecting the quality and craftsmanship of its historic producer. It makes for an exceptional gift, particularly for someone who appreciates fine spirits or has a special connection to the year 1994, such as a birthday, anniversary, or other significant event.

Tasting notes
This Armagnac reveals a deep amber colour, indicating its aging process in oak barrels. Its aroma is rich and complex, with notes of dried fruits, vanilla, caramel, and toffee. Tertiary notes include spices, toasted nuts, tobacco, and leather. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 20 in Stock

DON PX 1994. Sweet Wine, Montilla-Moriles | Half Bottle 37.5cl
Clearance Offer | Was £65 | Now £39 Offer ends 28th February

Matured in a cool cathedral-style bodega, hallmark of Andalucian maturation process, the 1994 Gran Reserva PX is a hugely complex and intense wine, made with Pedro Ximénez grapes harvested in mid-August and laid under the sun for 7 to 9 days to concentrate all their sugars. After the press, it was left to rest for 12 months in stainless steel tanks and, when the period came to an end, it was stored in American oak butts for 27 years.

The result is a concentrated luscious wine with mahogany colour and iodized tones, revealing pronounced aromas of raisinsined fruits, orange peel citrus, liquorice, coffee, cinnamon and cocoa, with a sweet, velvety taste. …
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Price: £39.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

DON PX 1994. Sweet Wine, Montilla-Moriles | 75cl bottle

1994 Gran Reserva PX
A hugely complex and intense wine, created with Pedro Ximénez grapes harvested in mid-August and laid under the sun to concentrate their sugars aromas and flavours. After the press, it was left to rest for 12 months in stainless steel tanks and, when the period came to an end, it was stored in American oak butts for 27 years.

Tasting Notes
This is a concentrated luscious wine with mahogany colour and iodized tones, revealing pronounced aromas of raisinsined fruits, orange peel citrus, liquorice, coffee, cinnamon and cocoa, with a sweet, velvety taste. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 12 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification

The 1994 Château Batailley is a classic Pauillac with a bold yet approachable profile that highlights the vintage’s character and the estate’s traditional style. On the nose, it offers aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and red cherry, balanced by earthy notes of cedar, tobacco, and a hint of leather. The palate is medium to full-bodied, showing ripe fruit flavors with touches of graphite and herbs, reflective of Pauillac’s signature terroir. The tannins are firm yet have softened with age, lending the wine a well-rounded and slightly rustic charm. Its acidity provides a nice lift, keeping the wine vibrant and lively. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

St Julien 4me Cru Classe

The 1994 Château Beychevelle comes from a well-regarded vintage, noted for its elegance and balance. On the palate, it features prominent red fruit flavours with a bouquet that is both expressive and refined. Key tasting notes include hints of liquorice, vanilla, and toast. The wine has developed well over the years, showcasing the characteristic finesse of the Saint-Julien appellation. This vintage is appreciated for its harmonious structure and smooth finish, making it a delightful experience for Bordeaux enthusiasts​.

Serving and Food pairing
This mature Bordeaux should be served at 18 celsius and will require decanting. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Haut Medoc 5me Cru Classe
SPECIAL OFFER | WAS £59.95 | Now £39.95

The 1994 Château Cantemerle, a classified Fifth Growth in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, is a wine that showcases the elegance and refinement of left-bank Bordeaux. Known for its restrained style and approachable structure, Château Cantemerle typically produces wines that age gracefully over time.

Vintage Overview
1994 Bordeaux Vintage: This vintage saw challenging weather conditions, including a late harvest affected by rain. The result was a mixed year with variability in quality. However, diligent producers like Château Cantemerle crafted wines with good structure, vibrant acidity, and moderate ripeness. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 10 in Stock

Sauternes

The 1994 Château de Fargues is a sensory delight with a delightful blend of spring flowers, candied fruit, pineapple, figs, quince paste, and dried fruits. Its sweet and roasted flavours of vanilla, spice, saffron, star anise, dried fruits, acacia honey, toasted bread, citrus zest, and mineral touches make it a long-lasting wine.

Serving and Food pairing
The ideal serving temperature is usually around 10-12°C. Sauternes pairs excellently with a variety of foods due to its rich sweetness and vibrant acidity. Pair with blue cheese, foie gras and fruit desserts. It is also a great pairing to spicy Asian or Indian cuisine as the sweetness of the wine balances the heat in such dishes. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pauillac 5me Cru Classe

If any château in all of the classified growths consistently outperforms its original status, it is Lynch Bages. Indeed, this château has long been prized by Pauillac lovers who seek a well made wine.

The 1994 vintage of Château Lynch-Bages, a challenging year in Bordeaux, produced wines of noteworthy quality despite unfavorable weather conditions. The wine's color is garnet or brick-red, with aromas of ripe dark fruits and cedar, tobacco, and leather. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and flavors of blackberry, black cherry, cassis, cigar box, vanilla, and spices. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
Special offer | Save £100 | Was £465 | Now £365

*** 91 Points - Robert Parker ***

The 1994 appears to be the finest Mouton-Rothschild made following the 1986 and before the 1995's conception. The wine exhibits a dense, saturated purple color, followed by a classic Mouton nose of sweet black fruits intermingled with smoke, pain grillee, spice, and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, with outstanding concentration, a layered feel, plenty of tannin, and rich, concentrated fruit, this wine is similar to the fine 1988. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2025. By the way, the Dutch artist, Appel, has created a gorgeous label for the 1994. Although Mouton-Rothschild can be among the most inconsistent first-growths, …
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Price: £365.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Bekaar Valley, Lebanon

The 1994 Château Musar is a vintage that continues to demonstrate the incredible aging potential and complexity of this iconic Lebanese winery. Château Musar’s signature blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan reflects the terroir of the Bekaa Valley, with its unique combination of Mediterranean and desert influences.

Vintage Overview
1994 Bekaa Valley Vintage: This year saw good growing conditions in the Bekaa Valley, producing wines with balance, ripe fruit, and the ability to age gracefully. Château Musar’s traditional winemaking techniques, including fermentation in concrete vats and aging in French oak, contribute to the wine’s unique character and longevity. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Margaux 3me Cru Classe
Special Offer | Was £249 | Now £175

1994 Château Palmer wine
A testament to its quality and meticulous vineyard management, should exhibit a medium to deep garnet hue. Its aromas include ripe dark fruits, cedar, tobacco, earthiness, floral notes, and herbal character. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with softened tannins and flavours like blackberry, black cherry, cassis, leather, cigar box, and baking spices. While the 1994 vintage may not have the power and intensity of some of Palmer's exceptional years, it may still offer a complex and enjoyable drinking experience, particularly for those who appreciate aged Bordeaux wines. …
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Price: £175.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Verdelho

The Verdelho grapes for this 1994 medium-dry Madeira from D'Oliveiras were carefully handpicked and aged by the canteiro method creating a medium sweet fortified wine with fragrant aromas of brown sugar, liquorice, soft burnt caramel, marzipan, smoky tar, and Creme Brulee.

On the palate, its crisp acidity marries wonderfully with brown spices, raisins, lavender, and caramel leading into a lovely finish with steely crunchy acidity and a timeless tangerine echo! A distinct style, full of contrasts and complexities.

Serving & Food Pairing:
Once opened, Madeira wine can last for many months if stored in the correct conditions. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 31 in Stock

Vintage Port
** 97 Points Lisa perotti Brown - in Asia **
** 96 points Robert Parker **

The 1994 Dow's Vintage Port exemplifies the classic style of the house, marrying fruit intensity with complexity and finesse. While already showing immense pleasure in its youth, it promises to reward further aging in the cellar, evolving and maturing gracefully for decades to come.

Tasting Notes:
The 1994 Dow's Vintage Port is a deep, opaque ruby wine with a complex bouquet of blackberry, cassis, plum, cherry compote, dried figs, violet, rose petal, dark chocolate, espresso beans, and exotic spices. On the palate, it has bold flavors of black fruit preserves, bittersweet chocolate, roasted coffee beans, and toasted oak. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
Library stock from Ramos Pinto
***94 Points- Robert Parker- Wine Advocate***

1994 Ramos Pinto Quinta Ervamoira
A distinguished vintage Port from the Quinta de Ervamoira estate, which is one of the notable vineyards owned by Ramos Pinto, noted for its unique terroir that contributes a distinctive character in its wines.

Tasting Notes
This is a deep, dark ruby vintage port with a complex nose of ripe dark fruits, chocolate, spices, and floral undertones. Its full-bodied, velvety texture and concentrated fruit flavours make it a long-lasting and persistent wine. With aging potential, it can develop further complex tertiary flavours like dried fruit, nuts, and tobacco. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 53 in Stock

Quinta do Passadouro, Vintage Port

The 1994 Quinta do Passadouro is a superb example of a high-quality Vintage Port from an excellent vintage.

Tasting Notes
Sweet, with a balanced structure due to firm tannins and good acidity. Its full-bodied palate features ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, figs, coffee, spices, cloves, cinnamon, licorice, and earthy undertones. The tannins are firm and well-integrated, providing structure and longevity. The acidity is well-balanced, complementing the sweetness and richness. The finish is long and persistent.

Serving & Food Pairing
Vintage Ports are best decanted and served slightly below modern room temperature: 16° to 18° C. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 3 in Stock

Quinta Poço do Lobo - Cabernet Sauvignon, Bairrada
Excellent Provenance- Library release
Special Offer | Was £79.95 | Now £30

Cabernet Sauvignon Quinta Poço do Lobo
The excellent 1994 harvest in Portugal is deep garnet in colour, indicating maturity. On the nose, intense aromas of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum are layered with notes of cedar, vanilla, and baking spices. Subtle hints of tobacco and leather add complexity. On the palate it is full bodied and velvety with black cherry, cassis and chocolate with hints of graphite and espresso. Well-balanced acidity provides freshness and structure, leading to a long, lingering finish.

Serving and Food pairing
This wine is best decanted and served at room temperature of 18 degrees Celsius. …
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Price: £30.00
Stock: 12 in Stock

Quinta Poço do Lobo - Cabernet Sauvignon, Bairrada

Caves S. Joao, established in 1920, became a dominant force in Portuguese wine making in the early 20th century with their houses Porta dos Cavaleiros in Dao and Frei Joao in Bairrada. Given the shifting trends in consumer preferences, Bairrada and Dao fell to obscurity in the 1990s when critical influence drove the demand for bigger, extracted, warmer climate wines. As in all things, however, what comes around goes around! Sure enough, 20 years later savvy consumers and food-conscious sommeliers are looking for finesse and freshness and heading back to Bairrada and Dao. Wines that when young had a vegetal character, …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 78 in Stock

Vintage Port
Special Library Release
***17.5 Points- JancisRobinson.com***
***94 Points-Wine Advocate***

Port houses occasionally release library editions or special bottlings from older vintages, especially for significant anniversaries or events. Symington Family Estates, decided to release a library edition of the 1994 Warre's Vintage Port. This is a limited offering aimed at collectors and enthusiasts to showcase the wine's development over time and to provide an opportunity to experience mature Port at its peak.

Tasting Notes
Hanging on well to its deep, dark red colour, suggesting a still youthful wine. Very expressive aromas with Warre’s characteristically fresh, floral element (rose garden fragrance). …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Vintage Port

The1994 Gould Campbell Vintage Port, is a fine example of vintage port from an outstanding year. Enjoy it now for a sophisticated tasting experience or hold onto it for further aging to see how it continues to evolve.

Tasting Notes
This port wine shows a deep ruby colour with hints of garnet, with complex aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, plums, figs, spices, chocolate, and mint. Its full-bodied taste is rich, intense, and complemented by chocolate, licorice, and spice. Its long and persistent finish indicates great aging potential.

Serving and Food pairing
Vintage Ports are best served slightly below modern room temperature: 16° to 18° C. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: Out of Stock

Vintage Port

The 1994 Graham's Vintage Port is widely celebrated as one of the finest examples from an exceptional vintage year and considered one of the best vintage Ports of the 20th century. It has received high praise from wine critics.

Tasting Notes:
This is a deep, dark ruby coloured with garnet rim with complex aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, cherries, chocolate, licorice, tobacco, and spice. Its full-bodied, concentrated palate offers intense flavors of dark fruits, dark chocolate, and spices. The wine's well-structured tannins and balanced acidity provide a strong backbone for graceful aging. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: Out of Stock

Vintage Port
Special Library Release
***95 Points- Wine Advocate***

Symington Family Estates. are delighted to announce the Library Release of the iconic 1994 Graham’s, Dow's and Warre’s Vintage Ports.

The 1994 Vintage Ports are considered to be some of the finest Vintage Ports produced in the second half of the twentieth century. After 25 years ageing in perfect conditions in the Symington cellars, in Vila Nova de Gaia, these wines have developed a wonderful maturity. The The Graham’s is rich and complex with a beautiful elegance. These wines have a bright acidity indicating a long life ahead of them. Each bottle also has the wording ‘Matured in our Cellars’ indicated on the label to confirm its impeccable provenance. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: Out of Stock

Quarles Harris Vintage Port

The 1994 Quarles Harris is a wine that exemplifies the quality and tradition of Port production. It's a wine that offers both immediate pleasure and the potential for further aging, reflecting the best of what the Douro Valley can produce.

Tasting Notes The 1994 Quarles Harris has a delicious smooth, plump and juicy, blackberry fruit flavour, with just a hint of spice A strong, almost earthyness to the palate holds the blackberry fruit, with good ripe tannins, which lingers and improves. The richness of the berry fruit leads to a vibrant and solid finish.

Serving and Food pairing
Vintage Port is best served slightly below room temperature, around 16-18C. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: Out of Stock