Vintage Port 1966
| Vintage | Rating | Broad- bent | Suckling | Declared houses | Known brands | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Outstanding | 5 | 93 | 29 | 47 |
| House | Barros | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Yellow mature colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Pharmacy and lovely plum and chocolate in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature and at its peak. The taste is a bit all over the place. Plum in flavour. Quite attractive finish. | Average score | 16.56 |
| Last tasted | 29th May 2016 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At home with the family. 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 | Burmester | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Yellow, beautifully mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, old grocery shop and burned sugar in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Rather full-bodied. Mature and peaking. Elegant and complex port with an attractive and lovely finish. | Average score | 15.83 |
| Last tasted | 21st September 2006 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle was not quite OK. Notes from July 2000. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal’s 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 | Butler-Nephew | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Beautiful mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Some toffee, cacao chocolate and candy but also some cranberries and perhaps some oddities but they left with some time in the glass. | Score range | 16.40 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. But maybe some unbalanced acidity. This is questionable however. Quite elegant and tasty with a long and rather seductive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 31st December 2019 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. Some disagreement about the bouquet. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Calem | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Beautiful yellow and amber in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet of cacao, dark chocolate, coffee, gingerbread, cinnamon, old grocery shop and flowers in the nose. | Score range | 17.40 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature, peaking and absolutely on top! Quite sweet but balanced and very elegant. Cacao, dark chocolate, coffee, gingerbread, cinnamon and much more in taste. Very complex indeed with a marvellous and sensational finish which never seem to end. What a port! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th November 2016 | Point this date | 17.40 |
| Comment | At the Calem tasting in Leverkusen, Germany. In 2016 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in Germany. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Croft | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Quite bright but beautiful, yellow and mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 14 |
| Bouquet | Very elegant and classic style. Complex bouquet of toffee, butterscotch, cream candy, fudge and old grocery shop. | Score range | 16.50 - 17.25 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Sweet. Mature and at its peak. Butterscotch, toffee and candy in taste. Balanced and very elegant with a long, lovely and attractive finish. | Average score | 17.03 |
| Last tasted | 8th February 2023 | Point this date | 17.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 10th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. 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 | Dow | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Quite mature and yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 10 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge, cacao, chocolate, candy, some herbs and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 17.25 - 18.00 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and peaking and will not be better. Burned sugar and toffee in flavour. Dry. Complex and generous with a wonderful finish. Lovely port. | Average score | 17.68 |
| Last tasted | 5th November 2023 | Point this date | 17.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at a Great Tasting with the Wine Society 18% in Malmö, Sweden. 1 bottle has been defect. 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 | Feist | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Yellow tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Mature complex nose mostly crème caramel and ginger. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body. Fully mature. A bit alcoholic and an old, not quite balanced finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 21st September 2006 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| 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 | Ferreira | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Medium ruby with pale garnet rim. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Chocolate, orange zest, roasted coffee in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 17.50 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Toffee and fudge with some orange zest in flavour. Balanced and complex with a very impressive and long finish. Wonderful! | Average score | 16.50 |
| Last tasted | 26th September 2020 | Point this date | 17.50 |
| Comment | At Henrik Lilja's Ferreira tasting in Hørsholm, Denmark. 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 | Fonseca | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Mature, beautiful and yellow colour. | Number of tastings | 17 |
| Bouquet | Ripe nose of candy, toffee, fudge, roasted coffee beans, tea, crème caramel, butterscotch, old grocery shop, walnuts and much more in the nose. | Score range | 17.00 - 18.50 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Complex, delicious and balanced with taste of cream candy, cacao, toffee and crème caramel and just name it and you will probably find it. Matured and peaking. A complex, very attractive and wonderful long finish, which seem never to end just rolling in the mouth! Excellent and quite incredible port. | Average score | 17.61 |
| Last tasted | 8th February 2023 | Point this date | 18.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 10th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. 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 | Gould Campbell | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Mature garnet-yellow and very beautiful in colour. Transparent with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Very attractive bouquet with dried berries, toffee, cacao, cinnamon, ginger, roasted coffee, old grocery shop, cream candy and crème caramel in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.50 |
| Taste | Full-bodied and medium dry. Mature and peaking. Balanced and complex. Peppery, roasted coffee, cinnamon and much more in taste. Elegant and lovely port with a long and very attractive finish. At its peak so enjoy it now! | Average score | 16.86 |
| Last tasted | 22nd September 2023 | Point this date | 17.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at the O-Porto-Unidade event at Niepoort’s Quinta de Nápoles. 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 | Graham | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Mature yellow very beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 25 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, coffee, ginger, cinnamon, figs, sweet candy, cacao and much more in the nose. Very complex indeed. | Score range | 16.50 - 18.25 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature. and peaking Elegant and quite sweet. Balanced and very tasty of figs, toffee, sweet candy, some cacao and cinnamon and much more. Very complex, imposing and attractive with a never ending finish, just rolling in the mouth. What a lovely port! | Average score | 17.31 |
| Last tasted | 28th July 2022 | Point this date | 18.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. 1 bottle has been defect 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 | J. C. Teilmann | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Mature and quite unbeautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, cream candy, candy and some liquorice. | Score range | 16.90 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and very elegant and attractive port with toffee, candy, liquorice and some chocolate in taste. Will not be better but the finish is quite long and very attractive so drink up and enjoy! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 31st December 2019 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. According to Danish friends this might be Cockburn or Dow bottled from the Danish dealer. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Kopke | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Pharmacy and some burned sugar in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Taste of nuts and chocolate. Mature and maybe old but with an elegant finish. Have been better. | Average score | 16.01 |
| Last tasted | 21st September 2006 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal’s 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 | Miguels | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Yellow plums, French plums and fudge in the nose. | Score range | 16.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. On top. Balanced and rather elegant. Easy to drink and like. Yellow plums and fudge in taste with a sweet and quite attractive finish. Will not be better so drink up and enjoy. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 27th May 2017 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | At home with the family and some wine friends. In 2017 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in Malmö, Sweden. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Niepoort | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Mature yellow colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea and old grocery shop in bouquet. | Score range | 17.90 - 17.90 |
| Taste | Full- bodied. Mature and at its peak. Complex and elegant Dry with a balanced and fantastic finish. A really great port. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 21st September 2006 | Point this date | 17.90 |
| 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 | Offley Boa Vista | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Beautiful mature yellow in colour but still rather dark. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, fudge, toffee, cream candy and much more in the nose. | Score range | 16.40 - 17.25 |
| Taste | Full bodied. Sweet. Mature and at its peak. Toffee, cream candy and crème caramel in taste. Balanced and very complex and attractive with a long and lovely finish. Quite elegant. Lovely port! | Average score | 16.94 |
| Last tasted | 28th November 2017 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | In our Private Wine Club. 1 bottle has been defect 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 | Quarles Harris | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Mature yellow colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel and complex burned sugar. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature. Complex and balanced with a good finish. Quite good and at its peak. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 21st September 2006 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| 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 | 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 Cachao Messias | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Very beautiful mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Pale cherry, minty, nuts, stone fruit and some mushroom in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and even some volatile acidity but also a mushroom taste which was disturbing. Should have been enjoyed ages ago but still a rather nice finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 4th August 2015 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| Comment | The family on vacation in Skagen, Denmark. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Noval | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Very beautiful, yellow and mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 14 |
| Bouquet | Mint, menthol, some cacao, chocolate, toffee. Nuts, old grocery shop and eucalyptus in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.50 |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied. Mature and absolutely peaking. Quite sweet. Eucalyptus, mint, cacao and toffee in taste. Complex and balanced with a very generous and attractive finish. | Average score | 16.72 |
| Last tasted | 8th February 2023 | Point this date | 17.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 10th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. 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 Noval Nacional | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Dark blue with yellow mature colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Ginger bread and cinnamon in the nose. Quite complex. | Score range | 16.90 - 18.25 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Quite mature but long way left. Complex and balanced. Lovely long finish. Very elegant indeed. | Average score | 17.55 |
| Last tasted | 21st September 2006 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| 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 | Ramos Pinto | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Quite dark but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Burned sugar and cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature at its peak and maybe a little old. Alcoholic in flavour. Quite nice finish but had been much better we hope. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 21st September 2006 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| 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 | Rebello Valente Robertson | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Bright yellow mature in colour. Beautiful indeed. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Violet, liquorice, dried fruit and zest from an orange in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Hardly medium body. Mature and peaking with some lovely acidity. Violet and zests from an orange in flavour. Elegant and complex port. Very easy to like and to drink. Long and quite attractive finish. | Average score | 16.16 |
| Last tasted | 9th June 2018 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | At the Rebello Valente tasting in Hørsholm, Denmark. 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 | Sandeman | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Yellow mature quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 19 |
| Bouquet | Complex crème caramel, cacao, menthol, ginger, coffee and cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.90 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and at its peak. Balanced and very complex and very elegant. Ginger, menthol, crème caramel, cacao and cinnamon in flavour. Enormous long and lovely finish. Lovely port indeed. | Average score | 16.68 |
| Last tasted | 8th February 2023 | Point this date | 17.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 10th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. 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 | Smith Woodhouse | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Dark but with a yellow mature colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cacao and burned sugar in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.25 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature and on top. Not as complex as expected. Burned sugar in flavour and a nice quite long finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 21st September 2006 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| 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 | Taylor | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but of course yellow mature colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, cacao, chocolate, some violets, old grocery shop and crème caramel in the nose. | Score range | 17.00 - 17.75 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and probably peaking but still with soft and old tannin and will maybe be better. Complex and perfectly balanced. Toffee, some violet old grocery shop and of course much more in taste. A very attractive port with a long and nearly never ending finish. We just love this port. | Average score | 17.33 |
| Last tasted | 8th February 2023 | Point this date | 17.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 10th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. 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 | Warre | Vintage | 1966 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Lovely violet, cacao, cream candy, toffee coffee, tea and ginger in the nose. | Score range | 17.00 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied body. Matured and peaking Sweet and balanced. A very elegant port with a very complex long and very attractive finish. Just rolling around in the mouth. Wonderful port indeed. | Average score | 17.26 |
| Last tasted | 8th February 2023 | Point this date | 17.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 10th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. 1 bottle has been defect. 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 |