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Vintage Port 2004

VintageRatingBroad-
bent
SucklingDeclared housesKnown brandsComment
2004Very good to Excellent6558

Declared brands that we know of are the following 58:

2004:Borges
Casa do Raposo
Casal dos Jordoes
Caves Santa Marta
Caves Vale do Rodo
Chancellor
Dalva
Director's Choice
Fonseca Guimaraens
Hooper
Insígnia
Kopke
Magalhaes
Majara
Maynard
Pintas
Pocas Junior
Pousada
Presidential
Quinta da Cavadinha
Quinta da Corte
Quinta da Gricha
Quinta da Pacheca
Quinta da Prelada
Quinta da Roêda
Quinta da Romaneira
Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira
Quinta das Carvalhas
Quinta de Ervamoira
Quinta de la Rosa
Quinta de Marrocos
Quinta de Roriz
Quinta de Val da Figueira
Quinta de Vargellas
Quinta de Vargellas Vinha Velha
Quinta de Ventozelo
Quinta do Bomfim
Quinta do Crasto
Quinta do Infantado
Quinta do Javali
Quinta do Noval
Quinta do Noval Nacional
Quinta do Panascal
Quinta do Passadouro
Quinta do Portal
Quinta do Retiro Novo
Quinta do Tedo
Quinta do Vale Meao
Quinta do Vesuvio
Quinta dos Canais
Quinta dos Malvedos
Quinta S. Luiz
Quinta Seara d'Ordens
Ramos Pinto
Real Companhia Velha
Reccua
Seguro
Vista Alegre

HouseBorges & IrmaoVintage2004
ColourYellow, quite mature in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetFudge, cacao, some chocolate and old grocery shop in the nose.Score range16.25 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Quite mature but still with some elegant tannin. Balanced with fudge, some cacao and old grocery shop in taste and very attractive. Will probably be better but has already today an elegant an attractive finish.Average score
Last tasted2nd March 2019Point this date16.25
CommentTasting at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseChancellor
Pocas Jr
Vintage2004
ColourStill dark but yellow mature in colour.Number of tastings5
BouquetCandy, coffee, spiciness, liquorice, some chocolate and mint in the noseScore range15.25 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Still some round and lovely tannins and will probably be better. Spiciness, candy, chocolate and liquorice in flavour. Balanced but sweet and quite elegant. Easy to drink and like and very enjoyable with a lovely and attractive finish.Average score15.56
Last tasted26th December 2023Point this date15.90
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseCorte
Delaforce
Vintage2004
ColourDark ruby in colour, almost black.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark cherry, black berry, dark berry and mulberry in the nose.Score range15.25 - 15.25
TasteMedium body. Loaded with dark berry, dark cherry, and fruit and much more in the taste. Still quite a lot of tannin and will be better but balanced and easy to drink and like. Quite elegant and a lovely but quite acidic finish. This port will be lovely to follow!Average score
Last tasted19th January 2018Point this date15.25
CommentAt the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö.

In 2018 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseDalva
C. da Silva
Vintage2004
ColourStill quite dark blue in colour with a yellow mature edge.Number of tastings5
BouquetMulberries, toffee and dark chocolate with some liquorice in the nose.Score range15.25 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Sweet. Still some tannin and will be better. Dried fruit, toffee and mulberry on the palate. Balanced and easy to drink and like with a nice finish. No long runner but today a rather attractive port.Average score15.33
Last tasted4th November 2019Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseFonseca-GuimaraensVintage2004
ColourStill very dark but with a mature, yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetToffee, cream candy, herbs, spiciness, mint, eucalyptus and old grocery shop in the nose.Score range16.25 - 16.25
TasteLovely body. Rather mature but with lovely round and elegant tannins and will improve a lot. Balanced and tasty with toffee, cream candy, crème caramel, herbs, mint, spiciness and much more in mouth. The finish is very complex, rather long and very attractive. Very easy to drink and will be lovely to drink again.Average score
Last tasted22nd April 2023Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseHooperVintage2004
ColourStill very dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berry, some mulberry, herbs and spiciness in the nose.Score range15.75 - 15.75
TasteMedium body with still quite a lot of tannin and will probably be much better but balanced and quite sweet. Herbs and spiciness in taste with an elegant and quite long and tannic finish. Will be very interesting to follow. Very promising indeed!Average score
Last tasted17th January 2019Point this date15.75
CommentAt the Wine Society 18% Tasting in Malmö.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseInsignia
Vallegre Vinhos do Porto
Vintage2004
ColourVery dark ruby with just a hint of a yellow mature edge.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark cherries, some cacao and spiciness in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Still a lot of round and attractive tannins. Will be better but balanced and very elegant. Mulberry, dark cherry and chocolate in taste. The finish is balanced and attractive. Very easy to drink and enjoy!Average score
Last tasted17th July 2021Point this date15.50
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseKopkeVintage2004
ColourStill quite dark ruby but with a mature yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetCacao, dark chocolate, fudge, roasted coffee, some spiciness and herbs but also crème caramel in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.40
TasteMedium body. Almost mature but with quite a lot of very elegant and soft tannin. Will or course be better. Balanced, quite sweet and attractive. Cacao, some roasted coffee, spiciness and crème caramel in taste with a quite long finish. Easy to enjoy and drink already today but will be exited to follow.Average score16.22
Last tasted29th February 2020Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseMagalhaesVintage2004
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetFruit and berry in the nose.Score range
TasteMedium body. Very fruity and some complexity. Lots of tannin and immature. Very promising finish.Average score
Last tasted2nd November 2009Point this date15.40
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseMaynardVintage2004
ColourBlue in colour with a little yellow rim.Number of tastings4
BouquetBlack cherry, dark berry, mulberry and complex fruit in the nose.Score range15.25 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Immature with lovely tannins and dark berry in taste. Rather dry but elegant port with a promising and charming finish. Will be much better and interesting to follow.Average score15.72
Last tasted5th July 2021Point this date15.75
CommentIn our private Wine Club.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HousePintasVintage2004
ColourStill rather dark but with yellow mature in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetDark berries, lots of herbs and sage and fruit in the nose.Score range15.90 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Mature and almost peaking. Balanced with dark berries and lots of herb in taste and with a nice and rather attractive finish.Average score
Last tasted16th September 2021Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage2004
ColourStill quite dark with a yellow nice edge in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetCacao, chocolate, cream candy, roasted coffee and some liquorice in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.50
TasteMedium body. Rather mature but will improve when the delicate tannin has disappeared. Balanced and elegant port with cacao, chocolate and much more in taste. The finish is long, elegant and very attractive. Very enjoyable indeed today.Average score16.19
Last tasted29th February 2020Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da PachecaVintage2004
ColourDark blue in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetBerry and fruity in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Rather easy to like and drink. Fruity flavour and a nice finish. Not a long runner.Average score15.50
Last tasted2nd November 2009Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da PreladaVintage2004
ColourMedium dark ruby with yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetToffee, cream candy and fudge in the nose.Score range14.50 - 16.40
TasteMedium bodied. Mature and peaking. Balanced and tasty with toffee, candy and cough-drops in taste with a quite attractive, rather long and intensive finish.Average score15.64
Last tasted4th March 2023Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Roeda
Croft
Vintage2004
ColourDark but yellow mature in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetCacao, some chocolate,, coffee, cream candy and menthol in the nose.Score range16.25
TasteMedium bodied. Rather mature and almost peaking but will probably improve a little. Cacao, some coffee, menthol and chocolate in the flavour. Very promising and easy to drink with quite long, sweet and interesting finish.Average score15.19
Last tasted31st March 2022Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da RomaneiraVintage2004
ColourYellow mature in colour.Number of tastings6
BouquetToffee, some cacao, milk chocolate, liquorice and cream candy.Score range15.50 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced but quite dry. Cream candy, chocolate and toffee in taste. Rather elegant with lovely and quite attractive finish.Average score15.61
Last tasted4th March 2023Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta das Carvalhas
Real Velha
Vintage2004
ColourDark blue in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetLovely bouquet of mulberry, dark berry, cacao and liquorice in the nose.Score range15.90 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Still some soft and delicate tannin but very attractive taste of liquorice and cacao. Will be better but already today very attractive and enjoyable. Easy to drink and like and with a delicious finish.Average score
Last tasted18th July 2015Point this date15.90
CommentAt home with the family
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de Ervamoira
Ramos Pinto
Vintage2004
ColourYellow mature in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetQuite generous nose with cacao, mint chocolate and some coffee beans..Score range16.00 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced with all the things of an old grocery shop in taste. Rather elegant and rather complex with a quite attractive finish. Very easy to enjoy today.Average score16.00
Last tasted1st November 2021Point this date16.00
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de la RosaVintage2004
ColourDark ruby in colour with a yellow mature edge.Number of tastings3
BouquetRoses, spring flowers, cream candy, toffee, chocolate, cacao and liquorice in the nose.Score range15.50 - 16.00
TasteLovely body. Rather mature but still with some elegant and delicate tannins and will improve. Balanced and quite attractive with roses, toffee, flowers, cream candy, chocolate, cacao and liquorice in taste and with a delicate, quite long and very attractive finish.Average score15.80
Last tasted5th June 2023Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de MarrocosVintage2004
ColourMature ruby in colour with a yellow rim.Number of tastings2
BouquetDried fruit with figs, green herbs and a bit of pharmacy.Score range
TasteMedium body, very mature with dried fruit, a bit green notes and with a medium long finish.Average score
Last tasted20th July 2018Point this date15.40
CommentAt home with the family
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de RorizVintage2004
ColourYellow mature in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetToffee, fudge, cacao and chocolate in the nose.Score range14.75 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking with toffee, cacao and chocolate in taste. Balanced with a quite elegant finish. Very easy to enjoy today.Average score15.52
Last tasted7th November 2022Point this date15.90
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de Vargellas
Taylor
Vintage2004
ColourStill very dark indeed with a yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetLovely bouquet of blackberry, mulberry, candy, chocolate, lilac, some herbs and spiciness and violets in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.40
TasteQuite full-bodied. Rather mature but still with soft and delicate tannin and will develop and be better. Lots of delicious berry, violet, herbs and spiciness and lilac in taste. Balanced and very complex port with a lovely and attractive finish. This will be exciting to follow indeed!Average score16.20
Last tasted9th April 2020Point this date16.40
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Bomfim
Dow
Vintage2004
ColourStill quite dark with yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings7
BouquetStill dark berries such as dark cherry, black berry and mulberry but also some chocolate, cacao, nuts and sweet liquorice.Score range16.00 - 16.50
TasteMedium body. Still a bit immature with some rather round and very elegant tannins. Balanced and elegant attractive. Mulberry and dark berry but also dark chocolate and liquorish in taste. Quite dry but with a quite long and exciting finish. Will be better and will be lovely to follow.Average score16.18
Last tasted20th January 2024Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do CrastoVintage2004
ColourStill dark blue in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetDark berry, mulberry, blackberry and dark cherry in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Loaded with soft and attractive tannin and will improve and be much better. Very easy to like and enjoy. Dark berry in taste. Balanced and very elegant and complex but quite dry with a nice and lovely finish.Average score15.63
Last tasted28th May 2018Point this date15.75
CommentAt the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do InfantadoVintage2004
ColourDark blue in colour with a yellow edge.Number of tastings9
BouquetMulberry, dark berry, cherry and candy in the nose but also some cacao and dark chocolate.Score range15.00 - 15.40
TasteMedium body. Rather mature with soft tannin but balanced and easy to drink and like. Modern more light style of port. Candy and mulberry in flavour Quite attractive finish.Average score15.28
Last tasted5th November 2018Point this date15.40
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do NovalVintage2004
ColourAlmost black in colour with just a hint of a yellow edge.Number of tastings2
BouquetWonderful bouquet of Black cherry, tar, ginger, clove, cacao, dark chocolate and old grocery shop.Score range16.75 - 16.75
TasteFull-bodied. Immature with tannin but very elegant with clove, black berries, cacao, dark chocolate, spiciness and much more. Balanced port with a long, attractive and very intensive finish. Wonderful and astonishing port for the vintage indeed.Average score16.75
Last tasted5th January 2021Point this date16.75
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Panascal
Fonseca-Guimaraens
Vintage2004
ColourGarnet in colour with a yellow mature rim.Number of tastings2
BouquetDried fruit, cacao, coffee and old grocery shop in the nose..Score range16.25 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking and will probably not be much better. Balanced and tasty. Lovely finish.Average score16.25
Last tasted20th April 2023Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
TastersSAI, JB
HouseQuinta do PortalVintage2004
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetVery fruity, mulberry, ginger and dark cherry in the nose.Score range15.00 - 15.50
TasteImmature and fruity. Still tannin. Mulberry and some mint in flavour. Balanced and attractive with a promising finish.Average score15.25
Last tasted5th November 2012Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Retiro Novo
Wiese & Krohn
Vintage2004
ColourGarnet ruby with a yellow rim.Number of tastings4
BouquetOld grocery shop, dried fruit, chocolate as well as coffee in the nose.Score range15.40 - 16.40
TasteMedium body. Delicate tannins. Balanced and elegant. Semi sweet with a quite long and attractive finish.Average score15.77
Last tasted20th April 2023Point this date15.40
CommentTasted at the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do TedoVintage2004
ColourStill quite dark blue in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMulberry, Dark cherry and dark berry in the nose.Score range15.75 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Still soft tannin but balance and quite attractive with mulberry and dark berry in taste. Elegant and a nice finish. Quite agreeable!Average score
Last tasted13th February 2016Point this date15.75
CommentAt home with the family
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Vale MeaoVintage2004
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetJuicy and very fruity in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Immature and lots of tannin. Hard to swallow. Dark berry in flavour and a nice but short finish.
Last tasted11th November 2007Rating this dateGood
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2004
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetJuicy and dark berry in the nose.
TasteFull-bodied. Immature and lots of tannins. Hard to swallow. Loaded with fruit and dark berry in flavour. Attractive finish.
Last tasted6th November 2006Rating this dateImpressive
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta dos Malvedos
Graham
Vintage2004
ColourStill very dark blue but with a yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings9
BouquetToffee, cream candy, crème caramel, candy, dark chocolate, cacao, fudge in the nose.Score range15.90 - 16.25
TasteLovely body. Rather mature but still with quite a lot of very soft and elegant tannins and will improve. Candy, toffee. Herbs, some spiciness in taste. Balanced and rather dry. Quite complex with a quite long, lovely and attractive finish. Just drink it and enjoy it!Average score15.99
Last tasted3rd December 2023Point this date16.25
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta Seara d’OrdensVintage2004
ColourDark blue in colour.Number of tastings6
BouquetDark berry, some liquorice and elegant fruit in the nose.Score range15.00 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Rather mature and very fruity. Modern style and easy to drink and like. Balanced and quite attractive and interesting finish.Average score15.38
Last tasted5th November 2012Point this date15.40
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta Senhora da Ribeira
Dow
Vintage2004
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetCacao, tropical fruits and dark berry in the nose.Score range14.90 - 14.90
TasteMedium bodied. Immature and full of tannins. Dark berry and fruit in flavour. Long and promising finish.Average score14.90
Last tasted8th November 2011Point this date14.90
CommentAt the Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseRamos PintoVintage2004
ColourDark blue in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMulberry, dark cherry and blackberry in the nose.Score range
TasteQuite full-bodied. Immature and lots of tannin. Hard to appreciate but very promising and loaded with fruit. Berry in flavour and very long acidic finish. Will be very interesting to follow.Average score
Last tasted14th September 2011Point this date15.90
CommentOn a journey to Lisbon, Portugal.
TastersSAI
HouseReal VelhaVintage2004
ColourDark ruby with young ruby rim.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berries and cherries with floral notes and herbs.Score range15.75 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Mature and almost peaking with only soft tannins. Balanced and quite elegant port. Very easy to drink and to like already today.Average score15.75
Last tasted20th July 2021Point this date15.75
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseReccuaVintage2004
ColourStill quite dark ruby but a mature yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark chocolate, mint, cacao, vanilla and salt liquorice in the nose.Score range15.75 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Mature and almost peaking but still with some round tannins and will probably still develop. Balanced and quite complex. Chocolate, cacao and vanilla with mint in taste. The fini sh is lovely, quite complex and rather long indeed.Average score
Last tasted19th March 2022Point this date15.75
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseVista AlegreVintage2004
ColourDark blue in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetStill juicy and fruity in the nose.Score range
TasteMedium body. Immature and lots of tannin. Loaded with fruit but easy to drink and like. Rather nice finish but will never be a long runner.Average score
Last tasted27th June 2009Point this date14.40
CommentAt the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 trip to Douro.
TastersSAI

Last tasted:

2nd March
Bioma Vinha Velha
Niepoort 2016
Blackett 2013
Boeira 2021
Burmester 1992
Burmester 2020
Butler-Nephew 2003
Butler-Nephew 2017
Butler-Nephew 2020
Dalva
C. da Silva 2016
Dow 1994
DR 2002
DR 2013
Quinta dos Malvedos
Graham 2012
Kranemann 2009
Kranemann 2018
Maynard 2016
Niepoort 2015
Pocas Jr 2018
Portal 2000
Portal 2007
Quevedo 2021
Quinta do Bomfim
Dow 2009
Quinta do Cachao
Messias 1982
Quinta da Cavadinha
Warre 2006
Quinta da Devesa 2018
Quinta da Devesa 2019
Quinta do Javali 2017
Quinta do Noval 2021
Pacheca 2012
Pacheca 2016
Pacheca 2017
Pacheca 2019
Quinta do Pego 2015
Quinta do Pego 2016
Quinta do Pego 2020
Quinta da Prelada 2008
Quinta da Prelada 2016
Quinta da Prelada 2020
Quinta da Romaneira 2005
Quinta da Romaneira 2008
Quinta da Romaneira 2016
Quinta da Romaneira 2021
Quinta Seara d’ Ordens 2015
Quinta do Seixo
Sandeman 2019
Quinta Senhora da Ribeira
Dow 1999
Quinta das Tecedeiras 2016
Quinta de Terra Feita
Taylor 2005
Quinta de Terra Feita
Taylor 2008
Quinta de Vargellas
Taylor 2012
Quinta de Vargellas
Taylor 2015
Rozes 2016
Sandeman 2000
Sandeman 2016
Sequeirinha 2020
San Leonardo 2017
Taylor 2003
Vau
Sandeman 2000
Vieira de Sousa 2019

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