Vintage Port 1995
| Vintage | Rating | Broad-
bent | Suckling | Declared houses | Known brands | Comment |
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| 1995 | Excellent | 3 | | 42 | 66 | |
| House | Barao de Vilar | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Still dark blue with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Lovely complex fruity and dark berry in the nose. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body. Still a bit immature and lots of tannin but will not be a long runner. Very fruity flavour and a long lovely aftertaste. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 3rd November 2003 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Borges & Irmao | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Yellow quite beautiful, mature colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Nice and delicate bouquet mostly of old grocery shop, cacao, chocolate, cream candy and cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Lovely port to drink today. Balanced and attractive. Cream candy, cacao and cinnamon in taste. Lovely and quite long finish. Will keep and develop a little more but is very enjoyable now! | Average score | 15.82 |
| Last tasted | 2nd March 2019 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasting at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Burmester | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Dark blue but with a yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, chocolate and cacao in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Rather mature and with soft tannin. Easy to swallow. Will develop some more. Liquorice and cacao in flavour. Elegant and balanced with a promising and quite long finish. Will be interesting to follow. | Average score | 15.63 |
| Last tasted | 18th September 2014 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
One bottle has been defect.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Champalimaud | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Black colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Alcoholic, fruity and juicy bouquet. | | |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Immature and lots of tannin. Very hard to swallow and appreciate. Nice finish and an exiting port. | | |
| Last tasted | 3rd November 1998 | Rating this date | Very good/ Impressive |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Dalva
C. da Silva | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Dark nearly black in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Fruity and juicy in the nose. | | |
| Taste | Quite full bodied port. Sweet. Immature and lots of tannin. Fruit in flavour. A long finish. Imposing port. | | |
| Last tasted | 3rd November 1998 | Rating this date | Impressive |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Feist | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Yellow and mature quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet of liquorice, minty, toffee, ginger and cream candy. | Score range | 14.50 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and very elegant. Minty and ginger in taste. Very complex and a lovely and long finish. Very good indeed! | Average score | 15.45 |
| Last tasted | 25th December 2015 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | At home with the family
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Fonseca-Guimaraens | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Still very dark in colour with a yellow edge. | Number of tastings | 26 |
| Bouquet | Elegant bouquet of toffee, cream candy, fudge, violet, some cacao and ginger in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Rather mature but still with some soft tannin and will probably be better. Elegant and balanced and very tasty with fudge, violet and cream toffee in flavour. Easy to like and drink with a quite long and attractive finish. | Average score | 15.97 |
| Last tasted | 3rd June 2017 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | In a wine friend’s home.
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 | 1995 |
| Colour | Still very dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Dark cherry, blackberry and mulberry in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Immature and still tannin. Will improve. Still fruit and berry in taste. Balanced and promising with a long, lovely and promising finish. Will be interesting to follow. | Average score | 16.20 |
| Last tasted | 18th September 2014 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Hutcheson | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Dark immature colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark cherry and chocolate bouquet. | | |
| Taste | Medium body. Lot of tannins. Rather complex but a short finish. Very good. | | |
| Last tasted | 15th November 1999 | Rating this date | Very Good/ Impressive |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Kopke | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour with a yellow rim | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Dried and mature fruit, mulberry and Christmas raisin in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Very fruity and rather mature with soft tannins. French plum in flavour. Elegant and quite complex. Rather long finish. Will be better. | Average score | 15.55 |
| Last tasted | 21st March 2013 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Madalena
Smith- Woodhouse | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Fruity and berry in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Fruity flavour. Lots of tannin and immature. Good finish. Will be better. | Average score | 15.00 |
| Last tasted | 19th May 2005 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| Comment | On a trip to USA.
| Tasters | SAI |
| House | Offley Boa Vista | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Juicy and fruity in the nose. | | |
| Taste | Medium body. Lots of tannin and immature. Very fruity. Rather long finish. Long way to go. | | |
| Last tasted | 3rd November 1998 | Rating this date | Very good |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Osborne | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | No attractive nose. Unclean barrel? | Score range | 14.50 - 14.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature. The taste much better than the nose. The finish quite good. This bottle was not as expected at all. Something was wrong with the bouquet. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 16th December 2010 | Point this date | 14.50 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Pocas Jr | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour but still rather dark. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, smoked ham, fudge and coffee in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Smoked ham in flavour. Elegant and attractive port with a nice finish. | Average score | 16.25 |
| Last tasted | 18th September 2014 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Portal | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Dark but yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Quite nice coffee, cream candy, fudge, some cacao and tea in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Quite mature and peaking. Balanced buts some very soft tannin is still there. Cream candy, candy and fudge in taste. Rather complex with a nice but rather dry finish. Easy to like and drink indeed. | Average score | 16.00 |
| Last tasted | 15th March 2018 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% 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 | Pousada
Pocas Jr | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Dark berry and dark cherry in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Rather mature. Berry and fruit in flavour. Rather sweet and elegant. Easy to drink. Nice finish. | Average score | 15.63 |
| Last tasted | 3rd May 2011 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Cavadinha
Warre | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour with yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Mint, menthol, dark berry, blue berry, blackberry and mulberry in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Still immature with some soft tannin. Will be better. Dark berry, blackberry and mulberry in taste. Sweet and elegant. Balanced and with an attractive finish. | Average score | 16.25 |
| Last tasted | 1st November 2014 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At home with the family
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Corte
Delaforce | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but with a mature yellow rim in colour | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Mulberry, blueberry and dark berry but also raisin and crème caramel in the nose | Score range | 15.00 - 15.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather young with some soft tannin. Raisin, crème caramel and berry in the taste. Will probably be better even if it is easy to drink today. A rather long and interesting finish. | Average score | 15.00 |
| Last tasted | 19th January 2018 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| 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 | Quinta da Eira Velha
Martinez | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Yellow mature colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Lovely nose of coffee, tea and old grocery shop. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature and on top. Elegant and complex port with a lovely finish. Very good indeed. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 3rd November 2008 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Foz
Calem | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but with a yellow mature edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Christmas spiciness, cacao, overripe fruit and roasted coffee in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and probably peaking. Cacao, coffee and overripe fruit in taste. Balanced and interesting. Easy to drink and like with a nice finish. | Average score | 15.58 |
| Last tasted | 19th November 2016 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At the Calem tasting in Leverkusen.
In 2016 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in Germany. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Roeda
Croft | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Quite dark with a yellow mature colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Rather shy in the nose. Mostly bitter chocolate and roasted nuts. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Quite mature and balanced. Still some tannin. Complex and good finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 6th November 2006 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de Agua Alta
Churchill | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Not so good nose. Something wrong with this bottle. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium-body, light and rather mature. Short finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 29th August 2007 | Point this date | 13.90 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de la Rosa | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Burned candy, fudge and burned sugar in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature but will improve due to some soft tannin. Fudge in taste. Easy to drink and enjoyed with an attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 18th September 2014 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de Terra Feita
Taylor | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Viol and cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 16.40 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Still some soft tannin. Fruit and viol in flavour. Elegant very complex with a wonderful finish. This will be a lovely port. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 18th May 2009 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de Vargellas
Vina Velha
Taylor | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Dark ruby in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Mulberry, fudge, cream candy, orange zest, cacao and dark chocolate in the nose. | Score range | 17.25 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Still quite a lot of tannin and will improve a lot during the years to come. Fudge, cacao, dark chocolate and candy in taste. Balanced and very elegant port. Still fruity. Complex with a long, attractive and lovely finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 2018 | Point this date | 17.40 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de Vargellas
Taylor | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 15 |
| Bouquet | Lovely nose of roses, toffee, violet, cream candy and plums. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Mature but still with some soft lovely tannin and will maybe be better. Roses and violet in flavour. Elegant and easy to drink and enjoy. A lovely long and attractive finish. | Average score | 15.85 |
| Last tasted | 2nd March 2019 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
2 bottles have been defect.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim
Dow | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Quite dark ruby but a yellow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Lovely nose of cacao, dark chocolate, coffee, fudge, toffee and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature but with some delicious soft tannin. Fudge, sweet liquorice and dark chocolate in taste. Complex and balanced with a long and attractive finish. Quite delicious port. | Average score | 16.03 |
| Last tasted | 19th May 2016 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Crasto | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, some dark chocolate, coffee and sweet liquorice in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Mature and even a little old in taste. Have probably been better but still balanced even if quite sweet and complex. Easy to drink and enjoy with cacao and sweet liquorice in taste bur lose a lot in the glass. Still a quite nice finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 28th May 2018 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Infantado | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 20 |
| Bouquet | Christmas raisin, herbal, butterscotch, toffee and some mint in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Spiciness and butterscotch in taste. Easy to drink and like. Balanced and elegant port with a nice and very attractive finish. Drink and enjoy it now! Will probably not be better. | Average score | 15.25 |
| Last tasted | 6th November 2017 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Junco
Borges & Irmao | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Still dark but with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Medium body. Liquorice, aniseed and mulberry in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Liquorice in taste. Still some tannin and will probably be better. Quite elegant with a nice but maybe a little short finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 26th October 2014 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At home with the family
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Noval | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark cherry, fruit and berry in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Full-bodied and full of tannins. Loaded with fruit. Immature but very promising. Will be great! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 8th September 2002 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At a restaurant in Gothenburg.
| Tasters | SAI |
| House | Quinta do Passadouro | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Still dark but with a yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Fruit and cherry in the nose. Generous and complex. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Very attractive with fruit and cherry in flavour. Balanced port with a lovely and attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 18th September 2014 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö.
2 bottles have been defect. Tasting notes from January 2012.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Vesuvio | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Generous bouquet of roasted coffee beans, cacao, dark chocolate, cream candy and butterscotch in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature, peaking and delicious to drink and will probably be better. Butterscotch, cacao and roasted coffee in taste. Balanced and a hint of sweetness and quite complex. Has a long and lovely finish. This is a very nice port. | Average score | 16.22 |
| Last tasted | 9th May 2018 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta dos Canais
Cockburn | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | This bottle is not perfect. A hint of unclean barrel in the nose. | Score range | 14.00 - 14.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Immature and lots of tannin. Quite nice finish anyhow. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 22nd October 2002 | Point this date | 14.00 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB |
| House | Quinta Nova
Burmester | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Still dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Dark cherry, dark berry and strawberry in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still quite immature and loaded with fruit. Berry in flavour. Balanced. Promising and quite long finish. Will be interesting to follow. | Average score | 15.25 |
| Last tasted | 17th May 2012 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Ramos Pinto | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Still very dark blue indeed with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Still soft tannins Elegant and complex with an attractive finish. This bottle was delicious. | Average score | 16.08 |
| Last tasted | 19th January 2009 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | At he the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Rozes | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Dark blue but with a yellow mature edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Blackberry, mulberry but also cacao and dark chocolate in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature but with soft tannin. Dark berries and chocolate in flavour. Balanced and quite elegant and with a rather long promising finish. Quite good and easy to drink. | Average score | 15.55 |
| Last tasted | 13th October 2017 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At home with the family One bottle has been corked.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Silval
Quinta do Noval | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Still quite dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark berry, mulberry and some fruit in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 15.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still some tannin but quite mature and even a bit old in taste. Easy to drink and a nice finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 16th December 2013 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Torga | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark berry and fruit in the nose. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body. Immature but quite drinkable. Easy to like. Fruity flavour. Still a way to go but no long runner. Nice finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 20th September 2002 | Point this date | 14.75 |
| Comment | The Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Wiese & Krohn | Vintage | 1995 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Figs, toffee, candy and fudge in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature and elegant but still some soft tannins. Toffee and fudge in taste. Rather complex with a quite attractive finish. | Average score | 15.58 |
| Last tasted | 18th September 2014 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |