Quinta do Bomfim
Quinta do Bomfim
| Owner | Symington family |
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Belonging to Dow's.
The 'jewel in the crown' is the Quinta do Bomfim vineyard which was purchased in 1890. Quinta do Bomfim (meaning ‘good end’) was purchased by George Warre at a time when he thought that a shipper should take a closer interest in the production of Port, a move that was somewhat unconventional at the time.
A single quinta wine was launched with the 1978 vintage. Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port is only produced in ‘un-declared’ years, as in Vintage years the wine from this quinta goes to produce the core of Dow’s vintage port. However, much earlier Dow has produced vintage from this quinta but start doing it more regularly in 1978.
However before this, Quinta do Bomfim has been released in Denmark. Usually the Port Wine Houses are not producing Single Quinta Vintage Port the same year as the House is producing a vintage. This was extremely unusual during the 1960’s and the 1970’s. However, 1966, 1970, 1972, 1975, 1977 and 1980 Dow had special delivery to Fredrikbergs Vinimport in Denmark of Quinta do Bomfim, and thus in Denmark both Quinta do Bomfim and Dow existed the same vintage. We believe that the vintage 1960 bottled by Fredrikbergs Vinimport in 1962 with a special certificate also is Quinta do Bomfim.
| Quinta do Bomfim Vintages: | 1948, 1952, 1954, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1972, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Yellow beautiful mature colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Complex pharmacy, hospital and old grocery shop. | Score range | 17.40 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and at its peak. Elegant with complexity and a very long and wonderful dry finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 21st September 2006 | Point this date | 17.40 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2006 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1970 |
| Colour | Yellow mature colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, cacao, old grocery shop. Very complex nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Full-bodied and quite mature. Elegant and balanced. At its top but will last. Complex and wonderful finish. | Average score | 16.68 |
| Last tasted | 13th November 2008 | Point this date | 17.40 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1972 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Complex nose of toffee, tea and mint. | Score range | 16.25 |
| Taste | Rather full-bodied. Mature and has been at its peak. Some alcohol in flavour, but very tasty and generous with a long finish. Quite elegant and attractive. | Average score | 15.50 |
| Last tasted | 26th January 2012 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1975 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Pharmacy, ether and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and maybe even a little old with some alcoholic flavour. Quite elegant finish. | Average score | 15.20 |
| Last tasted | 16th March 2006 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. In 2006 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Yellow mature quite elegant colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, coffee, tea, cacao, toffee, fudge, some spiciness and much more in the nose. Very complex indeed. | Score range | 17.50 - 17.75 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and at its peak but will last. Perfect balance and very complex and elegant port with taste of sweet liquorice, toffee, cacao, chocolate, some spiciness and much more. A marvellous finish which never seem to end. A wonderful port. Just drink it and love it! | Average score | 17.63 |
| Last tasted | 16th February 2022 | Point this date | 17.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 6th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. One bottle has been defect. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Mature still rather dark yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet of old grocery shop, mint, tea and much more. | Score range | 16.90 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and peaking. A lovely port with mint in flavour. Balanced and elegant. Wonderful och long finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2012 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1979 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, toffee, old grocery shop in the generous and lovely bouquet. | Score range | 14.75 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Almost full bodied. Mature and peaking. Toffee and crème caramel in the taste. Elegant and balanced with a long, attractive and quite wonderful finish. | Average score | 15.63 |
| Last tasted | 28th February 2013 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Semi-Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2013 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1980 |
| Colour | Still very dark blue with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Blackberry, mulberry, dark cherry and very fruity in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Lovely tannins and will still improve. Very tasty and impressive. Sweet berry and mulberry in taste. Balanced and elegant with a wonderful and long finish. Quite extraordinary port. | Average score | 16.69 |
| Last tasted | 3rd April 2014 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. 1 bottle has been defect In 2014 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but quite yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, herbs. liquorice, cream candy, old grocery shop and dried fruit in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Liquorice, toffee, old grocery shop and herbs in taste. Elegant with a balanced and long, very attractive and enjoyable finish. | Average score | 15.51 |
| Last tasted | 5th February 2021 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. In 2015 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1986 |
| Colour | Yellow and mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, cream candy, some violets, sweet meats and liquorice in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and elegant but quite sweet with a quite complex, very tasty and rather long finish. | Average score | 16.15 |
| Last tasted | 5th May 2024 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 18th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1987 |
| Colour | Still quite dark ruby in colour with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Dark berries, liquorice, chocolate, cacao, toffee and cream candy in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied. Almost peaking but still with soft tannins. Very fruity with liquorice, toffee, cacao and dark chocolate in taste. Balanced with a quite complex rather dry but very elegant and long finish. Lovely port! | Average score | 16.30 |
| Last tasted | 17th November 2022 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2022 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1988 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 13 |
| Bouquet | Fudge, crème caramel, toffee, cacao and vanilla in the nose, but some person found something odd in this port. | Score range | 14.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Mature and peaking. Balanced and elegant but as usual rather dry. Tasty with violet and cacao in the mouth. Quite long and rather attractive finish. | Average score | 15.50 |
| Last tasted | 15th September 2022 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. In 2016 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1989 |
| Colour | Very yellow mature almost tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Candy, cacao, toffee and butterscotch in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced with candy, toffee and cacao in taste. The finish is quite attractive rather long and this port will probably not be better. Drink up! | Average score | 15.50 |
| Last tasted | 27th August 2023 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. This was a half-bottle. In 2019 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1990 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Rather complex nose of dried fruit, dark chocolate, candy, cream candy and some spiciness. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Now mature and on top. Quite dry but balanced and very complex. Lots of cream candy, candy and other lovely things in taste and with an attractive and quite long finish. Just drink this port and have a wonderful evening. | Average score | 15.91 |
| Last tasted | 7th August 2018 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | In a friend’s home. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Still very dark almost black but yellow mature edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Elegant bouquet with toffee, old grocery shop, cacao, coffee, liquorice butterscotch and some crème caramel in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium bodied and quite mature and almost peaking but will be better due to some delicate tannin. Very dry. Cacao, butterscotch, liquorice and cherry in taste. Balanced, elegant and quite complex with an attractive and lovely finish. Really easy to love and like this port. | Average score | 16.43 |
| Last tasted | 16th March 2022 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 7th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2018 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Yellow, mature and quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Lovely nose of cacao, dark chocolate, coffee, fudge, toffee herbs and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature but with some delicious soft tannins. Fudge, sweet liquorice and dark chocolate in taste. Complex and balanced with a long and attractive finish. A quite delicious port. | Average score | 15.96 |
| Last tasted | 21st March 2024 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1996 |
| Colour | Very dark blue with a little yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, cacao and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Rather full-bodied. Still a bit immature and some tannin but balanced and complex with a promising finish. | Average score | 15.63 |
| Last tasted | 10th September 2009 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At a trip to New York. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1998 |
| Colour | Very dark blue with a little yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Lovely generous nose of coffee, tea and old grocery shop. | Score range | 16.40 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Rather full bodied but quite mature. Coffee and tea in flavour. Elegant and delicious finish | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 7th November 2011 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1999 |
| Colour | Very dark blue with a little yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Lovely generous nose of dark berry, mulberry and old grocery shop. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Rather full bodied but still immature and tannic. Very fruity in flavour. Elegant very promising finish. Will be much better | Average score | 16.08 |
| Last tasted | 26th November 2011 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 2001 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but with a nice yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, crème caramel, coffee and cacao and really enjoyable in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Quite mature but with some soft tannin and will of course be better. Coffee, toffee, crème caramel and cacao in taste. Balanced but quite dry with an elegant, rather complex and lovely finish. | Average score | 16.38 |
| Last tasted | 1st June 2020 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. This bottle was a Magnum. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 2002 |
| Colour | Very dark blue with a little yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Black current, dark berry and black cherry in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still immature with lots of tannin. Quite dry with black cherry in taste. Elegant and balanced port with a long and attractive finish. Will be much better and will be interesting to follow. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 17th January 2015 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At home with the family | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Still quite dark with yellow mature edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Still dark berries such as dark cherry, black berry and mulberry but also some chocolate, cacao, nuts and sweet liquorice. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium 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 score | 16.18 |
| Last tasted | 20th January 2024 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 2005 |
| Colour | Very dark blue with just a hint of a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, crème caramel but also dark berry, mulberry, cherry and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Immature with some delicious tannin. Will of course be better but balanced and elegant. Dry as usual but with an attractive with a lovely finish. Will be wonderful to follow. | Average score | 15.95 |
| Last tasted | 23rd February 2018 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | At home with the family | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 2006 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet of dark berries but also cacao, dark chocolate, old grocery shop and liquorice in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still some round and elegant tannins and will be much better. Rather elegant with dark berries, cacao, chocolate and some liquorice in taste but balanced and attractive with a quite intensive, long and lovely finish. | Average score | 16.18 |
| Last tasted | 5th June 2021 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 2008 |
| Colour | Very dark ruby with just a hint of a yellow edge. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, cream candy, candy, chocolate, coffee beans and some herbs but also still some dark berries such as dark cherry and mulberry in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body almost full- bodied. Rather mature but with some very delicate and attractive tannins. Balanced and quite complex. Very tasty indeed with toffee, candy, herbs and much more. The finish is also very, tasty, quite long and very attractive. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 2nd July 2022 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 2009 |
| Colour | Still quite dark ruby but with a yellow mature edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, crème caramel, cream candy, salt liquorice but also some herbs in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Almost mature and peaking but will maybe be a little better. Is already today very drinkable and round. Balanced and very tasty with toffee, cream candy, sweet liquorice and herbs in the mouth. Quite dry but with a long and attractive finish. Very easy to drink indeed. | Average score | 16.00 |
| Last tasted | 2nd March 2024 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 2010 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour with just a hint of a yellow edge. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Dark berry, mulberry, blackberry but also liquorice, candy, cream and some toffee in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still very immature with lots of quite delicious tannin. Will be much better. Dark berries, liquorice, candy and cream in taste. Dry and balanced with a quite attractive finish. Will be very interesting to follow. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 21st October 2022 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Taste at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 2013 |
| Colour | Very dark ruby in colour with just a hint of a yellow edge. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark berry, mulberry, blackberry chocolate and some toffee in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still very immature with lots of quite delicious tannin. Will be much better. Dark berries and chocolate in taste. Medium dry and balanced with a quite attractive finish. Will be very interesting to follow. | Average score | 16.25 |
| Last tasted | 22nd September 2023 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in Restaurant Cacho d’Oiro in Regua, Portugal | Tasters | JB |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 2015 |
| Colour | Dark ruby in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Mulberry, dark berry, blackberry, blue berry and fruit in the nose. | ||
| Taste | Medium body. Of course immature with lots of tannin but very impressive and almost delicious now. Balanced and rather elegant. Mulberry, dark berry and blackberry in taste with a long and very attractive and tannic finish. Will be wonderful to follow! | ||
| Last tasted | 2nd March 2019 | Rating this date | Very impressive |
| Comment | Tasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark. Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 2019 |
| Colour | Dark ruby in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Dark berries such as mulberries, blackberries, blue berries, some spiciness but also lots of fruit in the nose. | ||
| Taste | Medium body. Immature and will of course be much better. Balanced with lots of fruit, dark berries and spiciness in taste and with a lovely round and elegant finish. What will be? | ||
| Last tasted | 4th March 2023 | Rating this date | Impressive |
| Comment | Tasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark. Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 2020 |
| Colour | Quite dark ruby in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Drak berries such as mulberry, dark cherry, blue berry and black berry but also dry and mature fruit in the nose. | ||
| Taste | Lovely body. Lots of wonderful tannins and will of course improve. Balanced, very tasty and elegant with a quite complex and rather attractive finish. Will be nice to follow. | ||
| Last tasted | 7th November 2022 | Rating this date | Impressive |
| Comment | Tasted at the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark. Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 2021 |
| Colour | Quite dark ruby in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Dark berries such as mulberry, dark cherry and blue berry but also some mint, peppery notes and spiciness. | ||
| Taste | Medium body. Quite soft tannins and already quite easy to drink and like. Balanced, tasty and elegant with a quite complex lovely finish. | ||
| Last tasted | 24th November 2023 | Rating this date | Very Good |
| Comment | Tasted at the Portweinmesse in Leverkusen, Germany. Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |