Vintage Port Year Guide
A detailed guide to every declared Vintage Port year from 1900 to 2022. Learn about wine quality, ageing potential, and the historical significance of each vintage.
What exactly is Port wine?
Port is a fortified wine from Portugal’s Douro Valley. It's richer and sweeter than regular wine thanks to the addition of grape spirit, which stops fermentation early and locks in natural sweetness.
What types of Port are available?
From youthful Ruby to nutty, aged Tawny, and elegant Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) to rare Vintage Port, each style offers something unique. We also stock White and Rose Ports for lighter, refreshing options.
Want to learn more? Read our Guide To Port Wine Styles.
What does Port taste like?
Port can range from bold, fruity and full-bodied (Ruby, LBV) to silky and mellow with caramel, fig and spice notes (Tawny). White and Rose Ports bring floral and citrus elements to the mix.
What foods go well with Port?
- Ruby/LBV: chocolate desserts, cheeses like Stilton
- Tawny: nuts, crème brulee, dried fruit
- White Port: salted almonds, seafood, tonic-based cocktails
Explore our Food And Port Pairing Ideas.
How long will an opened bottle of Port last?
Storing port wine is relatively simple, but attention to detail will reward you with a port that maintains its full depth of flavour elegance.
- Ruby & LBV: 1-2 weeks
- Tawny: 3-4 weeks
- Vintage: ideally within 48 hours
Keep corked and chilled to maintain quality.
What’s a great Port for Christmas or winter?
Tawny Ports and LBVs are festive favourites with warming spice and dried fruit notes - perfect fireside sippers. Gift boxes and aged bottles also make standout presents.
See our blog on Port Wine Winter Warmers.
What’s your most popular Port wine?
Our best-selling Ports are known for their deep, complex flavours and excellent ageing potential. From rich, full-bodied classics to elegant aged bottles, these customer favourites are perfect for gifting or cellaring.
Browse Our 24 Best Selling Port Wines.
Can I send Port as a gift?
Absolutely! We send port by post. Offering port wine personal engraving, pre-boxed Port wine, the option to add a gift bag or box at checkout, and a free handwritten message. Plus, there are several delivery options available, including direct shipping straight to the recipient’s front door - perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or festive surprises.
Explore Our Port Wine Gifting Options.