Vintage Port 1992
| Vintage | Rating | Broad- bent | Suckling | Declared houses | Known brands | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Excellent | 3 | 22 | 24 |
| House | Burmester | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Minty, spiciness, herbs, candy, some liquorice and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 14.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced port with elegance but will not be better but on top now. Mint and some spiciness in taste with a quite long, lovely and rather attractive finish. | Average score | 15.61 |
| Last tasted | 2nd March 2024 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark 1 bottle has been defect. 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 | Delaforce | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Mint, candy, sweetmeats, cream candy and some spiciness in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Candy, sweet meats and mint in taste. Still some very soft tannin and will maybe be better but is quite mature and almost peaking. Balanced and rather complex with a nice and quite long finish. Lovely and enjoyable port today. | Average score | 15.79 |
| Last tasted | 16th March 2022 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| 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. 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 | Fonseca | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but also yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Fudge, toffee, crème caramel, Christmas spiciness, ginger cakes, old grocery shop and much more in the nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Full bodied. Rather mature but still with some soft tannin and will probably be much better! Ginger cakes, Christmas spiciness and toffee in flavour. Balanced and rather elegant with an attractive and long finish. Very enjoyable indeed. | Average score | 16.75 |
| Last tasted | 8th November 2018 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. 2 bottles have been invalid. 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 | Gilberts | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Figs, candy, ginger, some herbs and Christmas spiciness in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and almost peaking but still with some soft and quite delicate tannin. Balanced and quite tasty with figs, herbs and candy in taste. Easy to drink and enjoy with a quite long and attractive finish. | Average score | 15.58 |
| Last tasted | 8th November 2018 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | At the 18% Wine Society Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 | Graham- Malvedos | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Still a little dark, but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Butterscotch, cream candy, candy, crème caramel, toffee some cacao and coffee in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Almost mature and peaking but still with some very soft tannin. Balanced, complex and very elegant. Will probably even be better. A lovely, long and attractive finish. Wonderful and quite impressive port! | Average score | 16.50 |
| Last tasted | 8th November 2018 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 | Kopke | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Mature, very yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, chocolate, old grocery shop, cream candy and crème caramel in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak and will not be better. Cacao, chocolate, cream candy and crème caramel in flavour. Balanced, quite complex and rather elegant. Very easy to drink and enjoy and with a quite long finish. | Average score | 15.83 |
| Last tasted | 10th December 2021 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. 1 bottle has been defect. 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 | Niepoort | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour but still quite dark. | Number of tastings | 13 |
| Bouquet | Fudge, liquorice, cacao, milk chocolate, herbs, roasted coffee, cream candy, crème caramel and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and peaking Balanced and very tasty with liquorice, fudge, herbs and cacao and much more in flavour. Still with some round and very elegant tannins and will probably improve. Very complex with a long, very attractive finish. Lovely port indeed! | Average score | 15.90 |
| Last tasted | 22nd November 2023 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | Tasted in our Private Wine Club. This bottle was a Magnum. One bottle has been defect. 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 | Osborne | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Still quite dark and a hint of ruby in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Salt liquorice, spiciness and elegant toffee in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Will not be better but balanced and rather elegant and easy to drink and enjoy. Liquorice and spiciness in taste with a rather long and quite attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 8th November 2018 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At the 18% Wine Society Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 da Cavadinha | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Very yellow and mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Salt liquorice, cacao, dark chocolate, toffee and candy in the nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and almost peaking but still with some soft and delicate tannin. Balanced and quite elegant with liquorice, cacao and dark chocolate in the mouth. Very attractive, elegant and long finish. Very easy to drink and like this port! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 8th November 2018 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | At the 18% Wine Society Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 da Eira Velha Martinez | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Very fruity, dark cherry and blackberry in the nose. | ||
| Taste | Medium body. Sweet. Lots of tannin. Will develop but had a rather short finish. | ||
| Last tasted | 8th November 2018 | Rating this date | Very good |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle is defect and the tasting note is from 26 September 1995. Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Foz Calem | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Still very dark ruby but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Toffee fudges a hint of crème caramel, some cacao and chocolate in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and quite peaking but with some soft tannin. Quite dry but balanced and tasty with toffee, fudge and ginger bread in the mouth and with a quite long finish. | Average score | 16.00 |
| Last tasted | 16th March 2022 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| 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 das Liceiras Quinta da Romaneira | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Rather dark blue in colour with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Black berry and black currant in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature and balanced but with soft tannin. Fruit in flavour. Will develop some more. Nice but maybe a rather short finish. . | Average score | 15.22 |
| Last tasted | 8th November 2018 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle was corked. Tasting notes from 26 November 2011. This quinta belongs to Quinta da Romaneira. 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 de Agua Alta Churchill | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Still quite ruby in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Cacao and dark chocolate, some violets, liquorice, spring flowers, figs and other dried fruit in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body and quite dry. Mature and peaking. Balanced with some nice acidity. Will probably not be much better. Dark berry and dried fruit but also some cacao and sweet liquorice in taste. Interesting and quite attractive finish. | Average score | 16.02 |
| Last tasted | 23rd November 2023 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at the arrival dinner at the Port Wine Messe in Leverkusen, Germany. 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 de la Rosa | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Yellow, mature quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, some fudge, cacao and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and rather elegant with some soft tannin but will not improve. Coffee and fudge in taste with a nice finish. Easy to drink indeed. An interesting and long finish. | Average score | 15.50 |
| Last tasted | 8th November 2018 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 | 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 Infantado | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Old grocery shop and coffee in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body Coffee in flavour. Mature and on top. Elegant and balanced. Attractive finish. Easy to drink and like. | Average score | 16.00 |
| Last tasted | 8th November 2018 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | At the 18% Wine Society Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle was defect and the tasting notes are from 7 November 2011. 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 Passadouro | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, toffee, cacao, mint and paprika but also a hint of volatile acidity. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Elegant and quite balanced but with some volatile acidity. Roasted coffee beans, cacao, mint and toffee in taste with a rather attractive finish. | Average score | 15.55 |
| Last tasted | 16th February 2022 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 6th 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 Vesuvio | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Still quite dark in colour with a yellow edge. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Cream candy, crème caramel, leather, candy and roasted expresso in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Rather mature but still with some soft tannin and will probably be better. Roasted coffee and crème caramel in taste. Easy to drink and enjoy with a rather long and rather attractive finish. | Average score | 16.25 |
| Last tasted | 8th November 2018 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 dos Canais Cockburn | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, herbs and roasted coffee in the nose. | Score range | 14.00 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature but still with some tannin and may be better. Quite tasty with cacao and herbs. Rather elegant and balanced with a rather descent finish. | Average score | 15.00 |
| Last tasted | 8th November 2018 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Burmester | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 11 |
| Bouquet | Figs, fudge, cacao, coffee, candy, butterscotch and some chocolate in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Quite complex with balanced and quite tasty with figs, cacao, candy and chocolate in the mouth. Sweet and a quite modern style of port. Easy to drink and with a nice, quiet elegant finish. Will not be better so drink it with pleasure | Average score | 15.72 |
| Last tasted | 16th March 2022 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| 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 Sao Luiz Kopke | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Quite beautiful yellow, mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, chocolate, candy and roasted coffee beans in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and rather complex port with lots of cacao, candy and dark chocolate in taste. Will not be better but very easy to drink and really enjoy with a delicious finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 8th November 2018 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | At the 18% Wine Society Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 | Smith Woodhouse | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but yellow, mature quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, butterscotch, some herbs, liquorice, crème caramel, plums, cacao and coffee in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied. Quite mature but still some soft tannin. Will be better. Complex and balanced port. Sweet. Lovely, long and rather attractive finish. | Average score | 16.38 |
| Last tasted | 8th November 2018 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. 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 | Taylor | Vintage | 1992 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, violet, cream candy, cacao, some herbs, some spiciness, ginger and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.25 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Rather mature but still with delicate tannin and will be better. Violet, roasted coffee, cream candy, cacao, some herbs and spiciness in flavour. Complex and balanced port. Elegant, long and very attractive finish. Will improve and be lovely to follow. | Average score | 16.63 |
| Last tasted | 16th March 2022 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| 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 |