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Christening Port Wine Gifts

Choosing a special gift to mark a christening can be difficult, you want something meaningful, personal, and lasting. A carefully selected bottle of Port is a beautiful way to commemorate the arrival of a new child. When laid down at birth or christening, the Port matures gracefully over many years and becomes a treasured keepsake to open on a milestone birthday, graduation, or even a wedding day.

It’s a tradition that has been cherished for generations, offering both sentiment and lasting value.

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Warre's Quinta Da Cavadinha Vintage Port 2010 In Wooden Gift Box
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Warre's Quinta Da Cavadinha Vintage Port 2010 In Wooden Gift Box 75cl

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Warre's Quinta Da Cavadinha 2010 Vintage Port In Wooden Gift Box This is a beautifully port gift from an award winning port house. Vintage port is ...

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Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port & Funnel
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Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port 2012 & Funnel 75cl

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Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port 2012 Very fine and beautifully balanced. The Fonseca Guimaraens vintage port 2012 combines the depth and richness o...

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Fonseca Quinta Do Panascal Port In Wooden Gift Box
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Fonseca Quinta Do Panascal Port 2008 In Wooden Gift Box 75cl

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Fonseca Quinta Do Panascal Port A fat, plump, luscious wine Full of rounded, ripe jammy fruit aromas Almost warm 'marmalada' like note to the nose...

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Graham's Quinta Dos Malvedos Vintage Port 2018 In Gift Box 75cl

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Graham's Quinta Dos Malvedos Vintage Port Quinta dos Malvedos, one of the Douro's greatest vineyard properties, has always been the heart of Graham...

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Dows Quinta Do Bomfim Vintage Port 2013 In Wooden Gift Box
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Dows Quinta Do Bomfim Vintage Port 2013 In Wooden Gift Box 75cl

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Dows Quinta Do Bomfim Vintage Port 2013 Presented in its own wooden gift case This port has a deep red colour with complex aromas of jammy red fru...

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Taylors Quinta De Vargellas Vintage Port 2019 Gift Boxed
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Taylors Quinta De Vargellas Vintage Port 2019 75cl

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Taylors Quinta De Vargellas Vintage Port 2019 The Taylors Quinta De Vargellas vintage port 2019 is made using grapes grown at Quinta De Vargellas, ...

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Taylors Quinta Terra Feita Vintage Port 2019 In Wooden Gift Box 75cl

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Taylors Quinta Terra Feita Vintage Port Like those of Vargellas, the wines of the beautiful old property of Terra Feita are an essential component ...

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Kopke Quinta Sao Luiz Vintage Port Gift Boxed 2008
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Kopke Quinta Sao Luiz Vintage Port Gift Boxed 2008 75cl

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Kopke Quinta Sao Luiz Vintage Port A single-quinta vintage showcasing the unique character of the Sao Luiz vineyard. Carefully crafted from the fin...

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Ramos Pinto LBV Port 2018 75cl

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Ramos Pinto LBV Port Founded in 1880, Ramos Pinto uses grapes from its own estates. Ana Rosas, the Master Blender of the House meticulously crafts ...

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Fonseca Vintage Port
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Fonseca Vintage Port 2000 75cl

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Fonseca Vintage Port 2000 Fonseca are arguably the leading producer of vintage port, combining both power and finesse. Some even with the potential...

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Taylors Vintage Port 2003 Gift Boxed
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Taylors Vintage Port 2003 75cl - First Port Wine in Space

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Taylors Vintage Port 2003 August 2022 witnessed the culmination of an extraordinary collaboration between Taylor's and space researchers as they em...

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Croft Vintage Port 2000
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Croft Vintage Port 2000 75cl

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Croft Vintage Port 2000 Declared vintages are the best vintage years which produce wines of great concentration and longevity. Blending is usually ...

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Fonseca Vintage Port 2003
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Fonseca Vintage Port 2003 75cl

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Fonseca Vintage Port 2003 Fonseca are arguably the leading producer of vintage port, combining both power and finesse. Some even with the potential...

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Kopke Colheita Port 1983 In Wooden Gift Box
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Kopke Colheita Port 1983 In Wooden Gift Box 75cl

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Kopke Colheita Port 1983 In Wooden Gift Box Every wine tells a story. Kopke’s colheitas, however, tell a unique story. To taste a wine is to taste ...

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Taylors Vintage Port 2017
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Taylors Vintage Port 2017 75cl

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Taylors Vintage Port 2017 A beautifully delineated wine, with the hallmark Taylor’s poise and definition and the tantalising promise of pleasures s...

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Fonseca Vintage Port 1992
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Fonseca Vintage Port 1992 75cl

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Fonseca Vintage Port 1992 Fonseca are arguably the leading producer of vintage port, combining both power and finesse. Some even with the potential...

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Croft Quinta Da Roeda Vintage Port In Wooden Gift Box
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Croft Quinta Da Roeda Vintage Port 2004 In Wooden Gift Box 75cl

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Croft Quinta Da Roeda Vintage Port Quinta da Roeda stands as the principal estate for Croft Vintage Ports, renowned for producing rich, fruit-drive...

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Taylors Very Old Single Harvest 1970 Vintage Port In Wooden Gift Box
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Taylors Very Old Single Harvest 1970 Vintage Port In Wooden Gift Box 75cl

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Taylors Very Old Single Harvest 1970 Vintage Port In Wooden Gift Box Taylor's Port holds one of the most extensive reserves of very old cask aged ...

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Quinta Do Noval Vintage Port 2012 75cl

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Quinta Do Noval Vintage Port 2012 Deep, opaque purple colour with a hint of garnet at the rim It has a dense and concentrated appearance, indicati...

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Taylors Vintage Port 2018
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Taylors Vintage Port 2018 75cl

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Taylors Vintage Port 2018 Taylor’s is one of the most esteemed port houses, established in 1692 by Job Bearsley. Today, the estate is overseen by A...

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Fonseca Vintage Port 2016
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Fonseca Vintage Port 2016 75cl

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Fonseca Vintage Port 2016 The weather pattern leading up to the 2016 harvest was unusual meaning that ripening was gradual, contributing to this ex...

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Dows Vintage Port 2017
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Dows Vintage Port 2017 75cl

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Dows Vintage Port 2017 The Dow’s 2017 reflects the pedigree that has given Dow’s its legendary status in the fine wine world. Depth, intensity and ...

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Fonseca Vintage Port 2016 Gift Boxed
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Fonseca Vintage Port 2016 Gift Boxed 75cl

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Fonseca Vintage Port 2016 Gift Boxed This is a refined and luxurious expression of one of the most prestigious port houses in the world. Known for ...

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Quinta De La Rosa Vintage Port 2009 50cl

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Quinta De La Rosa Vintage Port Produced with selected grapes of the Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Souzao, and Tinta Roriz varieties from the be...

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Why Choose Vintage Port For A Christening Gift?

When selecting a bottle intended to be opened 18 or 21 years later, Vintage Port stands out as the most traditional and reliable option.

  • Exceptional ageing potential: Vintage Port is one of the few wines made to improve over decades. Properly cellared, it develops deeper flavours, more complexity, and a velvety smoothness with time.
  • Deep-rooted tradition: For generations, families in Britain have celebrated a birth or christening by laying down a case of Vintage Port for the future.
  • Emotional significance: The bottle becomes more meaningful as the years pass, creating a shared story between the giver and the child.
  • Potential value increase: Vintages from respected houses and good harvest years can appreciate in financial value as well as in quality.

How To Choose The Right Vintage

A few simple considerations will help you select a Port that will age gracefully until the child reaches adulthood.

  • Match the birth year: A Port from the child’s birth year adds a personal and meaningful touch.
  • Look for declared vintages: Only certain years are officially declared for Vintage Port, meaning the harvest was exceptional and the wine is built for long ageing. Checking whether the birth year was declared, or choosing a nearby high-quality vintage, ensures longevity.
  • Pick a trusted producer: Houses such as Taylor’s, Graham’s, Fonseca, and others have long-standing reputations for consistency and craftsmanship.
  • Plan for storage: Long-term ageing requires stable, cool, dark conditions. Parents may use home cellars, wine fridges, or professional storage facilities to keep the bottle in ideal condition.

Christening Port FAQS

How long will a Vintage Port last?

Properly stored, Vintage Port can age for 20, 30, 40 years or more. For a christening gift, it will be in excellent condition when the child reaches 18 or 21.

Can I store the bottle at home?

Yes as long as conditions are stable. A cool, dark place with a steady temperature is ideal. A wine fridge or home cellar works well. If in doubt, professional wine storage is a safe option.

Want to learn more? Read our How To Store Port Wine

What if the child’s birth year wasn’t a declared vintage?

This is common. Simply choose a nearby declared vintage or a high-quality single-quinta Vintage Port. It will still make a meaningful and long-lasting gift.

Should the bottle be opened at 18 or 21?

Either is appropriate. Many families wait until the child’s 21st, but it depends on the wine and personal preference. Vintage Port is often drinking beautifully at both ages.

Do you offer engraving or personalised gift messages?

Yes we can personalise your port gift with engraving, a gift note, or special packaging to mark the occasion.

Which Port styles are not suitable for laying down?

Not all Ports improve with decades in the cellar. Avoid these styles for a long-term christening gift:

  • Tawny Port: Already barrel-aged and ready to drink; won’t develop further in the bottle.
  • Ruby Port: Bright and fruity but not built for long-term ageing.
  • Late Bottled Vintage (LBV): Delicious and approachable, but intended for earlier drinking rather than decades of maturation.