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Vintage Port 1966

VintageRatingBroad-
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SucklingDeclared housesKnown brandsComment
1966Outstanding5932948

Declared brands that we know of are the following 48:

1966:A Pinto dos Santos
Adams
Andresen
Averys
Barros
Berry Bros
Burmester
Butler Nephew
Calem
Cockburn
Constantino
Croft
Delaforce
Dow's
Feist
Ferreira
Feuerheerd
Flagman
Fonseca
Gould Campbell
Graham's
Hunt
Kopke
Mackenzie
Messias
Miguels
Morgan
Niepoort
Offley Boa Vista
Pinto Pereira
Porto Rocha
Quarles Harris
Quinta da Foz
Quinta de la Rosa
Quinta do Bomfim
Quinta do Cachao
Quinta do Noval
Quinta do Noval Nacional
Ramos Pinto
Rebello Valente
Sandeman
Silva Reis
Smith Woodhouse
Taylor
Teilmann
Tuke Holdsworth
Vieira de Souza
Warre

HouseBarrosVintage1966
ColourYellow mature colour.Number of tastings7
BouquetPharmacy and lovely plum and chocolate in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.90
TasteQuite full-bodied. Mature and at its peak. The taste is a bit all over the place. Plum in flavour. Quite attractive finish.Average score16.56
Last tasted29th May 2016Point this date15.50
CommentAt 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseBurmesterVintage1966
ColourYellow, beautifully mature in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetCrème caramel, old grocery shop and burned sugar in the nose.Score range15.00 - 16.40
TasteRather full-bodied. Mature and peaking. Elegant and complex port with an attractive and lovely finish.Average score15.83
Last tasted21st September 2006Point this date16.00
CommentAt 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseButler-NephewVintage1966
ColourBeautiful mature yellow in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetSome toffee, cacao chocolate and candy but also some cranberries and perhaps some oddities but they left with some time in the glass.Score range16.40 - 16.40
TasteMedium 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 tasted31st December 2019Point this date16.40
CommentTasted at home with the family.
Some disagreement about the bouquet.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseCalemVintage1966
ColourBeautiful yellow and amber in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetLovely bouquet of cacao, dark chocolate, coffee, gingerbread, cinnamon, old grocery shop and flowers in the nose.Score range17.40 - 17.40
TasteFull-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 tasted19th November 2016Point this date17.40
CommentAt 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseCroftVintage1966
ColourQuite bright but beautiful, yellow and mature in colour.Number of tastings14
BouquetVery elegant and classic style. Complex bouquet of toffee, butterscotch, cream candy, fudge and old grocery shop.Score range16.50 - 17.25
TasteQuite 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 score17.03
Last tasted8th February 2023Point this date17.25
CommentTasted 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseDowVintage1966
ColourQuite mature and yellow in colour.Number of tastings10
BouquetToffee, fudge, cacao, chocolate, candy, some herbs and old grocery shop in the nose.Score range17.25 - 18.00
TasteLovely 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 score17.68
Last tasted5th November 2023Point this date17.50
CommentTasted 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.
In 2023 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseFeistVintage1966
ColourYellow tawny in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMature complex nose mostly crème caramel and ginger.Score range
TasteMedium body. Fully mature. A bit alcoholic and an old, not quite balanced finish.Average score
Last tasted21st September 2006Point this date15.00
CommentAt 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseFerreiraVintage1966
ColourMedium ruby with pale garnet rim.Number of tastings2
BouquetChocolate, orange zest, roasted coffee in the nose.Score range15.50 - 17.50
TasteQuite full-bodied. Toffee and fudge with some orange zest in flavour. Balanced and complex with a very impressive and long finish. Wonderful!Average score16.50
Last tasted26th September 2020Point this date17.50
CommentAt 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseFonsecaVintage1966
ColourMature, beautiful and yellow colour.Number of tastings17
BouquetRipe nose of candy, toffee, fudge, roasted coffee beans, tea, crème caramel, butterscotch, old grocery shop, walnuts and much more in the nose.Score range17.00 - 18.50
TasteFull-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 score17.61
Last tasted8th February 2023Point this date18.50
CommentTasted 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseGould CampbellVintage1966
ColourMature garnet-yellow and very beautiful in colour. Transparent with a yellow rim.Number of tastings7
BouquetVery attractive bouquet with dried berries, toffee, cacao, cinnamon, ginger, roasted coffee, old grocery shop, cream candy and crème caramel in the nose.Score range16.25 - 17.50
TasteFull-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 score16.86
Last tasted22nd September 2023Point this date17.50
CommentTasted 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseGrahamVintage1966
ColourMature yellow very beautiful in colour.Number of tastings25
BouquetLiquorice, coffee, ginger, cinnamon, figs, sweet candy, cacao and much more in the nose. Very complex indeed.Score range16.50 - 18.25
TasteFull-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 score17.31
Last tasted28th July 2022Point this date18.25
CommentTasted 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseJ. C. TeilmannVintage1966
ColourMature and quite unbeautiful in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetToffee, cream candy, candy and some liquorice.Score range16.90 - 16.90
TasteMedium 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 tasted31st December 2019Point this date16.90
CommentTasted at home with the family.
According to Danish friends this might be Cockburn or Dow bottled from the Danish dealer.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseKopkeVintage1966
ColourMature yellow in colour.Number of tastings5
BouquetPharmacy and some burned sugar in the nose.Score range15.25 - 16.40
TasteMedium body. Taste of nuts and chocolate. Mature and maybe old but with an elegant finish. Have been better.Average score16.01
Last tasted21st September 2006Point this date15.25
CommentAt 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseMiguelsVintage1966
ColourYellow mature in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetYellow plums, French plums and fudge in the nose.Score range16.75 - 16.75
TasteMedium 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 tasted27th May 2017Point this date16.75
CommentAt 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseNiepoortVintage1966
ColourMature yellow colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetCoffee, tea and old grocery shop in bouquet.Score range17.90 - 17.90
TasteFull- bodied. Mature and at its peak. Complex and elegant Dry with a balanced and fantastic finish. A really great port.Average score
Last tasted21st September 2006Point this date17.90
CommentAt 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseOffley Boa VistaVintage1966
ColourBeautiful mature yellow in colour but still rather dark.Number of tastings7
BouquetCrème caramel, fudge, toffee, cream candy and much more in the nose.Score range16.40 - 17.25
TasteFull 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 score16.94
Last tasted28th November 2017Point this date17.00
CommentIn 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuarles HarrisVintage1966
ColourMature yellow colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetCrème caramel and complex burned sugar.Score range
TasteMedium body. Mature. Complex and balanced with a good finish. Quite good and at its peak.Average score
Last tasted21st September 2006Point this date16.40
CommentAt 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Bomfim
Dow
Vintage1966
ColourYellow beautiful mature colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetComplex pharmacy, hospital and old grocery shop.Score range17.40 - 17.40
TasteFull-bodied. Mature and at its peak. Elegant with complexity and a very long and wonderful dry finish.Average score
Last tasted21st September 2006Point this date17.40
CommentAt 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Cachao
Messias
Vintage1966
ColourVery beautiful mature in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetPale cherry, minty, nuts, stone fruit and some mushroom in the nose.Score range15.00 - 15.00
TasteMedium 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 tasted4th August 2015Point this date15.00
CommentThe family on vacation in Skagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do NovalVintage1966
ColourVery beautiful, yellow and mature in colour.Number of tastings14
BouquetMint, menthol, some cacao, chocolate, toffee. Nuts, old grocery shop and eucalyptus in the nose.Score range16.25 - 17.50
TasteAlmost 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 score16.72
Last tasted8th February 2023Point this date17.50
CommentTasted 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Noval NacionalVintage1966
ColourDark blue with yellow mature colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetGinger bread and cinnamon in the nose. Quite complex.Score range16.90 - 18.25
TasteFull-bodied. Quite mature but long way left. Complex and balanced. Lovely long finish. Very elegant indeed.Average score17.55
Last tasted21st September 2006Point this date16.90
CommentAt 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseRamos PintoVintage1966
ColourQuite dark but yellow mature in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetBurned sugar and cinnamon in the nose.Score range15.00 - 15.00
TasteMedium 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 tasted21st September 2006Point this date15.00
CommentAt 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseRebello Valente
Robertson
Vintage1966
ColourBright yellow mature in colour. Beautiful indeed.Number of tastings7
BouquetViolet, liquorice, dried fruit and zest from an orange in the nose.Score range15.90 - 16.75
TasteHardly 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 score16.16
Last tasted9th June 2018Point this date16.75
CommentAt 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseSandemanVintage1966
ColourYellow mature quite beautiful in colour.Number of tastings19
BouquetComplex crème caramel, cacao, menthol, ginger, coffee and cinnamon in the nose.Score range16.00 - 17.90
TasteFull-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 score16.68
Last tasted8th February 2023Point this date17.90
CommentTasted 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseSmith WoodhouseVintage1966
ColourBeautiful pale garnet with yellow and mature edge in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetCacao, chocolate, roasted coffee, burned sugar, old grocery shop and much more in the nose.Score range15.25 - 17.40
TasteQuite full-bodied. Mature, peaking and on top. Balanced and very tasty with cacao, chocolate, coffee, burned sugar and much more in the mouth and with an elegant and long finish with some lovely old acidity but will not be better so drink up!Average score16.33
Last tasted15th June 2024Point this date17.40
CommentTasted on our vacation.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseTaylorVintage1966
ColourStill quite dark but of course yellow mature colour.Number of tastings5
BouquetCoffee, cacao, chocolate, some violets, old grocery shop and crème caramel in the nose.Score range17.00 - 17.75
TasteFull-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 score17.33
Last tasted8th February 2023Point this date17.75
CommentTasted 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseWarreVintage1966
ColourMature yellow in colour.Number of tastings5
BouquetLovely violet, cacao, cream candy, toffee coffee, tea and ginger in the nose.Score range17.00 - 17.40
TasteAlmost 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 score17.26
Last tasted8th February 2023Point this date17.25
CommentTasted 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.
TastersSAI, JB, SS

Last tasted:

21st September
Pocas Jr 2001
19th September
Cockburn 1983
Delaforce 1992
Dow 2000
Fonseca 1994
Graham 2003
Quinta do Cachao
Messias 1983
Quinta do Pego 2000
Quinta do Vale Meao 2003
Rozes 1994
Taylor 1992

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