Vintage Port 1984
| Vintage | Rating | Broad- bent | Suckling | Declared houses | Known brands | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Good | 2 | 81 | 15 | 26 |
| House | Burmester | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge, crème caramel, toffee, liquorice and candy in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and very tasty with still some very soft tannins left. Cinnamon and liquorice in taste. Balanced and very elegant with a long and very attractive finish. | Average score | 15.96 |
| Last tasted | 19th February 2015 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Semi- Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 | Burton Messias | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Quite shy in bouquet. Pharmacy, orange zest, raisin, and quite ethereal in the nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 15.00 |
| Taste | Hardly medium body. Mature and peaking. Easy to drink and like. Pharmacy in taste. Nice finish but quite short. No long-runner so drink up. | Average score | 14.75 |
| Last tasted | 19th February 2015 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Semi- Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 | Fonseca-Guimaraens | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 13 |
| Bouquet | This bottle seems a bit old in the nose with some pharmacy and old hospital in the nose but also some herbs. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Mature, peaking and maybe a little old and light but still elegant. Herbs and pharmacy and some liquorice in taste. Still very easy to drink with a nice finish. | Average score | 16.18 |
| Last tasted | 21st September 2017 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Tasting in Malmö. In 2015 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 | Graham- Malvedos | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Still medium dark ruby but a yellow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Generous nose with red berries, plum, fudge, roasted coffee and some liquorice in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Red berries with some spiciness in the taste. Quite elegant and a long nice balanced finish. | Average score | 16.08 |
| Last tasted | 19th May 2016 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Hooper | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Mature yellow colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Ethereal, clove, spicy, cacao and dried fruits and zest of oranges in the nose. | Score range | 14.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and maybe even a little old. Will not improve but still balanced with a nice finish. | Average score | 15.16 |
| Last tasted | 19th February 2015 | Point this date | 14.75 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Semi- Great Tasting in Malmö. 1 bottle has been defect. 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 | Miguels | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Mint and some Christmas spiciness in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking but taste a little old. However, still quite balanced and quite easy to brink. Sweet and minty in taste. But a rather short finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 27th May 2017 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| 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 | Prime Messias | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Bright yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Rather generous bouquet of fudge, candy, toffee, some spiciness, cinnamon, pepper, dark chocolate and cacao in the nose. | Score range | 14.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking and will not be better. Balanced and elegant. Easy to drink and like. Cinnamon, candy. Toffee, cacao and spiciness in taste. Rather long and quite sweet and attractive finish. | Average score | 15.48 |
| Last tasted | 3rd March 2023 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| 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 da Cavadinha Warre | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Still quite dark blue in colour but with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Complex old grocery shop with coffee and cacao, fruit, dark berry, cinnamon, toffee and spiciness in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Sweet. Quite mature but still with some soft and delicate tannins. Elegant and balanced with herbs and fruit in taste. Excellent, long and very attractive finish. | Average score | 16.38 |
| Last tasted | 19th February 2015 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Semi- Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 da Corte Delaforce | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Yellow nearly tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | A little alcoholic but most cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 14.90 - 14.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Very mature and dry. Has past its peak but with a nice finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 21st March 2008 | Point this date | 14.90 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Foz Calem | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Still rather dark blue in colour with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Violet, dark berry, black cherry, cacao, roasted coffee and dark chocolate in the nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking but maybe still some very soft tannins. Delicate flavour with cacao, violet and much more. Balanced and complex port with a very long, attractive and delicious finish. | Average score | 15.55 |
| Last tasted | 19th February 2015 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Semi- Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 da Romaneira | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 10 |
| Bouquet | Complex and ethereal nose of dried fruit, ginger, pharmacy, hospital, sweet liquorice, candy, herbals and much more in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature, sweet and peaking. Elegant with dried fruit, sweet liquorice, herbals and much more in taste. Easy to drink and like with a quite long and attractive finish. | Average score | 15.52 |
| Last tasted | 19th February 2015 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Semi- Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 de Vargellas Taylor | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Medium pale ruby with a yellow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, toffee, some violet, ginger butterscotch and maybe some herbs in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Mature and peaking, Balanced with violet, toffee butterscotch and herbs in flavour. Sweet. and balanced with a complex, quite attractive and rather long finish. | Average score | 16.54 |
| Last tasted | 10th March 2023 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at a Quinta de Vargellas Tasting in Hansen’s Cellar, Haderslev, Denmark. 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 | 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 Cachao Messias | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, cream candy, cacao, roasted coffee, zest of oranges and cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 14.75 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Taste of cream candy, roasted coffee, herbs and liquorice. Balanced and lovely and easy to drink with a quite complex, rather long and lovely finish. | Average score | 15.39 |
| Last tasted | 4th May 2023 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Great Tasting at the 30-Years Jubilee of The Wine Society 18% in Malmö. In 2015 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. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Fojo Churchill | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Fruit in the nose. Quite simple bouquet. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body. Attractive ripe fruit flavour Slightly acidic and alcoholic. Not balanced and short finish. Hardly acceptable vintage port. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 29th January 1998 | Point this date | 12.90 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen. | Tasters | SAI |
| House | Quinta do Noval Nacional | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but mature yellow colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge, some oak, dark berry, black cherry, cream candy and some coffee and tea in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Quite full- bodied. Mature and probably peaking even if some soft tannin can be revealed. Elegant and balanced with a nice, long, attractive finish but not up to Nacional normal standard. | Average score | 15.83 |
| Last tasted | 19th February 2015 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Semi- Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 Panascal Fonseca-Guimaraens | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Ethereal bouquet with pharmacy, hospital, candy, toffee and fudge in the nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Sweet, mature and peaking. Easy to drink and like. An enjoyable port with a quite complex finish. | Average score | 15.17 |
| Last tasted | 19th February 2015 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Semi- Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 Silval Quinta do Noval | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Herbs, savory, cacao, coffee, zest of oranges and cream candy in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Will not be better but easy to drink and like. Herbs in taste. Elegant and quite tasty with a nice and rather attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th February 2015 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Semi- Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 | Real Velha | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Cream candy, butterscotch, toffee and some herbs in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking with some lovely old acidity and will not be better bit is delicious today. Sweet and balanced with a lovely and quite attractive finish but drink up. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 23rd July 2023 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At home with the family. * 1 bottle has been defect. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Real Vinicola Real Companhia Velha | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dates, prunes, figs, leather and cream candy in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 15.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature but with some unbalanced acidity – tannins? Rather tasty and elegant. Toffee in taste. Easy to drink and quite enjoyable with a nice and quiet long finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th February 2015 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Semi-Great tasting in Malmö 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 | Wiese & Krohn | Vintage | 1984 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Generous nose of pharmacy, old hospital and ether. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Elegant. Pharmacy in flavour. Still knit together with an attractive finish but will not live much longer. Drink up. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 29th September 2011 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Tasting in Malmö. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |