Vintage Port 1978
| Vintage | Rating | Broad- bent | Suckling | Declared houses | Known brands | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Good to Very good | 2 | 84 | 27 | 59 |
| House | A. Pinto dos Santos Jr. Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Roses, sultan raisin and pharmacy in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Quite elegant and balanced port- Sweet. Easy to drink and like and an attractive and quite long finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. 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 | Barros | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, fudge, toffee and much more in the nose. Quite complex. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature and peaking. Fudge in flavour. Sweet. Balanced and elegant port. Perfect developed port with a wonderful finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| 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 | Borges & Irmao | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Still fairly dark with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Not impressive but light and delicate bouquet mostly of dried fruit. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature. Still nice acidity and soft tannin but short finish. Not impressive. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 7th August 1991 | Point this date | 14.90 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Tasters | SAI |
| House | Brizard Roma Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Mature yellow quite attractive in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, chocolate, toffee and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking with still some old quite delicate acidity. Balanced and very elegant and tasty with cacao, toffee and old grocery shop. The finish is quite long and attractive. Easy to enjoy and will probably not be better so drink it up. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 10th November 2018 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | At home with the family and some Wines Friends. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | C. Da Silva | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Creme caramel, cream candy, liquorice and a lot more in the nose. | Score range | 16.40 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. This port is absolutely perfect today. Balanced, tasty and very elegant. Creme caramel, cream candy and liquorice is dominating in the mouth. Quite sweet with a long and perfect finish. Drink up and enjoy! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 26th December 2019 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Dalva C. da Silva | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Almost tawny, mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Delicious bouquet of cacao, dark chocolate, candy in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Lovely flavour of candy and cacao. Balanced and quite elegant port with a nice and attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| 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 | Desintervencao Real Velha | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow, very beautiful mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge, candy, herbs and quite a lot of other things in the nose. | Score range | 14.00 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking and will not be better so drink it and enjoy it as soon as you can. Balanced, sweet and very easy to drink and enjoy today with a quite long and lovely finish | Average score | 15.13 |
| Last tasted | 24th December 2022 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Don Pavral Real Vinicola | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cream candy, toffee, some herbs and fudge in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature with some old acidity but still quite balanced and elegant. Maybe a little tired but easy to drink and with a taste of cream candy and toffee. The finish has a hint of volatile acidity but is quite acceptable and nice. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 28th July 2018 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | F. Lopes Douro Wine Shippers and Association | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Beautiful, yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cream candy, fudge, bright chocolate candy, herbs and vanilla in the nose. | Score range | 16.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and absolutely on top. Balanced and very complex and elegant with crème caramel, cream candy chocolate and vanilla in taste and a long quite complex finish. Lovely port indeed. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 28th July 2018 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Feist | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Pharmacy, some berry and roasted coffee in the nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature peaking and even a bit old but still sweet. Ginger bread in flavour. A nice and elegant finish. | Average score | 15.55 |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. 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 | Ferreira | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Medium garnet in colour with mature yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Still dark berries and rich with mulberry, violets and liquorice in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 17.25 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and on top. Violet and liquorice in flavour. Balanced and excellent with a long, lovely finish. Excellent port! | Average score | 16.25 |
| Last tasted | 26th September 2020 | Point this date | 17.25 |
| Comment | At Henrik Lilja's Ferreira tasting in Hørsholm, Denmark. 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 | Feuerheerd | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Mature almost tawny colour. | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Old pharmacy and some ether in the nose, but also some Christmas raisin and dried fruit. | Score range | 14.50 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and even a little old port. Sweet. Liquorice in flavour. A good finish bur maybe short. Easy to drink and like. | Average score | 15.29 |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. 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 | Fonseca-Guimaraens | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature but quite dark in colour. | Number of tastings | 10 |
| Bouquet | Cream candy, toffee, crème caramel, fudge, but also rather closed with dark berry in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature buts still with tannin and will be better. Cream candy, toffee and dark berry in taste. Elegant and balanced. with a rather long, still tannic finish. | Average score | 16.10 |
| Last tasted | 17th May 2018 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. 1 bottle has been defect. In 2012 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. 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 | Gould Campbell | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Dark in colour with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Berry and dark cherry in the nose. Complex. | Score range | 16.50 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Full-bodies. Lots of tannins. Violets in flavour. Complex and elegant port with a long and lovely finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 28th November 1991 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Tasters | SAI |
| House | Graham- Malvedos | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Still very dark in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, cacao and burned sugar in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still immature and with soft tannin. Complex and balanced port. Quite impressive with an attractive finish. Will be interesting to follow. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 17th September 1990 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Tasters | SAI |
| House | Guedes Comp. Geral de Agriculture das Vinhos | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow very mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Some ether, old hospital and pharmacy in the nose. | Score range | 14.00 - 14.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and tired port but balanced and still drinkable with old hospital, pharmacy and some volatile acidity in taste. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 17th January 2019 | Point this date | 14.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Tasting in Malmö. We have had different opinions about this port. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Hooper | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Mature, yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Crackled. Vinegar in bouquet. | Score range | 10.50 - 10.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Vinegar in taste. Old and hardly drinkable. Hoped it has been better. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 10.50 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. *Defect bottle. 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 | Hutcheson | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Figs, fudge and some ether in the nose. | Score range | 14.75 - 14.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking and even a bit tired. Quite dry. Burned sugar in taste. Still easy to drink with an acidic finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 14.75 |
| 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 | Kopke | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Burned sugar, cherry and some pharmacy in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature, peaking and maybe even a little old. Toffee in flavour. Elegant, balanced and very easy to drink and like. An attractive port. | Average score | 15.78 |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| 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 | Lidador Joven | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Quite lovely bouquet with butterscotch, burned sugar and some orange zest in the nose | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking even a little old but balanced and very attractive and elegant. Easy to drink and enjoy with a taste of butterscotch, burned sugar and candy. The finish is maybe a little short but very seductive. This port will not be better so just drink it now. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 25th August 2019 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasting at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Maia Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow, mature and very beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Candy, raisin, toffee, some cacao and crème caramel in the nose. | Score range | 16.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking and just a hint of old quite elegant acidity. Sweet and complex with candy, crème caramel, toffee and some cacao in taste. Lovely, quite long and very attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th December 2018 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Martins | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow but cloudy in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Leather, mint and some pharmacy in the nose | Score range | 14.25 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Quite simple. Alcoholic. Mature and even a bit old with some pharmacy and alcoholic taste but still quite balanced and easy to drink and enjoy. Still a quite nice finish. Will not be better so drink up! | Average score | 14.88 |
| Last tasted | 18th September 2015 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Morano Duoro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, burned sugar and salmiak in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Liquorice and burned sugar in flavour. An elegant and balanced finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| 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 | Niepoort | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Mature, yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet of mint, cinnamon, ginger and much more. | Score range | 16.90 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature and at its peak. Mint in flavour. Complex, balanced port with a long and elegant finish. Very attractive indeed. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 20th December 2012 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | This bottle arrived to Sweden one week after the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö sorry to say. It was lovely and has been one of the top Ports from this vintage, maybe the best! | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Pedro Lopez Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Generous bouquet of fudge, toffee and candy | Score range | 14.75 - 14.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking but no real back bone. However, balanced but rather short finish. The bouquet is much better than the taste. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 20th June 2013 | Point this date | 14.75 |
| Comment | At home with the family | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Players C. da Silva | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet with crème caramel, toffee, fudge and much more in the nose. | Score range | 14.00 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Fudge in flavour. Wonderful balance and quite elegant port with an attractive and nice finish. | Average score | 15.13 |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| 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 | Pocas Jr | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature but quite dark in colour | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Quite old and vinegar in the nose. Not good at all. | Score range | 13.00 - 13.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Unbalanced acidity but drinkable and the finish still alive. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 20th June 2013 | Point this date | 13.00 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Pousada Pocas Jr | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Light and yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Old and almost only vinegar in the nose. | Score range | 12.00 - 12.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Ether and vinegar in flavour. Quite cracked and not good. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 12.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. *Defect bottle. 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 | Presidential C. da Silva | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow, mature almost tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Figs, liquorice and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and quite attractive. Figs in flavour. Very attractive finish. Easy to drink and like. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| 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 da Cavadinha Warre | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Rather dark, bur mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Violet, spring flowers, crème caramel and toffee in the nose. | Score range | 17.40 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature and at its peak. Crème caramel and toffee in flavour. Lovely and elegant port with a long, attractive and balanced finish. Quite extraordinary! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 17.40 |
| 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 da Corte Delaforce | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, liquorice, fudge, burned sugar, dark berry and more in the nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium, body. Mature and peaking. Liquorice and blueberry in flavour. Balanced and elegant port with a long, attractive and appealing finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. 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 da Eira Velha Cockburn | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Beautiful, mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea, cacao and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature and at its peak. Cacao and chocolate in flavour. Balanced and elegant with a wonderful finish. Quite surprising and extraordinary! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| 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 da Roeda Croft | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Roasted nuts, chocolate and berry in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature and peaking. Elegant and balanced. Lovely, complex finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal’s Private Collection. *Defect bottle. Tasting notes and points from 7 March 1998. 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 de Vargellas Taylor | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Still quite dark ruby but mature yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 11 |
| Bouquet | Some violet but fudge, herbs, cream candy, creme caramel, some cacao and spiciness in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Mature and peaking and will probably not be better. Very tasty and elegant with violet, cacao, fudge and some cream candy in taste. Elegant and a very long and sweet finish. Very easy to drink and love but drink up and enjoy now before it is too late! | Average score | 16.38 |
| Last tasted | 10th March 2023 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at a Quinta de Vargellas Tasting in Hansen’s Cellar, Haderslev, Denmark. 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 | 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 Cachao Messias | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Spicy with cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature. Quite light port. Fudge in flavour. Easy to drink and like with a quite nice and attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| 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 Crasto | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge, chocolate and cacao in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Toffee in flavour. Sweet and elegant with a complex and quite long finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% 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 Infantado | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Old grocery shop with cacao and coffee in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top, even perhaps a little old. Cacao and candy in flavour. Quite nice and good finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| 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 Noval | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, dark chocolate, cinnamon and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Quite nice cacao and toffee in flavour. Balanced and complex. This bottle has an attractive and quite long finish but this vintage has never been a favourite. | Average score | 15.69 |
| Last tasted | 9th November 2013 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At home with wine friends. 2 bottles have been defect. 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 Noval Nacional | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Cinnamon, ginger, cacao, dark chocolate, some herbs, spiciness and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature and probably at its peak but with some soft and elegant tannins. Sweet. Cacao, dark chocolate, herbs and spiciness in flavour. Quite elegant, rather attractive and with a quite long finish. | Average score | 16.35 |
| Last tasted | 25th October 2023 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | Tasted in our Private Wine Club. 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 Sao Luiz Kopke | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, fudge and toffee in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Burned sugar in flavour. Balanced and a quite nice finish. | Average score | 15.38 |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| 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 | Real Comp. Velha Royal Oporto | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cream candy, toffee, and butterscotch in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Mature and peaking. Will not be better so enjoy it as soon as you can. Balanced and elegant with a rather long and quite attractive finish- | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 24th December 2022 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Real Vinicola Real Companhia Velha | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel and burned sugar in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Quite mature and balanced. Easy to drink and like. Burned sugar in flavour and a light port with a nice finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. *Defect bottle. Tasting notes from 25 December 1990. 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 | Royal Oporto Real Comp. Velha | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cream candy, toffee, and butterscotch in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Mature and peaking. Will not be better so enjoy it as soon as you can. Balanced and elegant with a rather long and quite attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 24th December 2022 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Rozes | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Spring flower and candy in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Sweet. Mature and peaking. Will not be better. Quite elegant. Very nice and attractive finish. | Average score | 15.22 |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | 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. 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 | Seguro Pocas Jr | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | A shy nose mostly of alcohol and petroleum. | Score range | 13.50 - 13.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Very acidic. Unbalanced and unattractive with a short finish. These bottles can not be OK! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 17th September 1990 | Point this date | 13.50 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen. Both bottles have been defect. | Tasters | SAI |
| House | Silva-Luz Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature and lovely colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Ginger bread, dark berry and old hospital in the nose. | Score range | 14.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body: Mature and peaking. Dry. Flavour of ginger bread. Balanced and elegant with a nice finish. | Average score | 15.39 |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| 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 | Valadáo S.P.A.L. Boissons | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Spiciness, some herbs, figs and candy in the nose. | Score range | 16.40 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Will not be better. Balanced bad tasty with cacao, spiciness, herbs in the mouth. The finish is quite long, seductive and quite attractive and astonishing sweet. Very easy to really enjoy today but drink up, it will not last for much longer. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 5th April 2021 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | At home with the family. This port was bottled by Silva & Cosens and on the cork was read Quinta do Bomfim. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Vieira de Souza | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Mature amber in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Fudge, cream candy, toffee zest of oranges and fig in the nose. | Score range | 16.40 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Will not be better. Sweet but balanced and quite complex. Elegant with crème caramel and butterscotch in taste. Easy to drink with a nice and rather long finish | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 6th August 2016 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | At home with the family | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Wiese & Krohn | Vintage | 1978 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Cherry, boysenberry and dark berry in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 15.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and probably peaking. Sweet. Balanced but with some soft tannins. Cacao in flavour. Quite nice finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2012 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. 2 bottles have been defect. 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 |