Vintage Port 2004
| Vintage | Rating | Broad-
bent | Suckling | Declared houses | Known brands | Comment |
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| 2004 | Very good to Excellent | | | 65 | 60 | |
| House | Borges & Irmao | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Yellow, quite mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Fudge, cacao, some chocolate and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Quite mature but still with some elegant tannin. Balanced with fudge, some cacao and old grocery shop in taste and very attractive. Will probably be better but has already today an elegant an attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 2nd March 2019 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasting at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Chancellor
Pocas Jr | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Still dark but with a yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Spring flowers, candy, coffee, spiciness and mint in the nose | Score range | 15.00 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still some tannin and will be better. Spiciness and flowers in flavour. Balanced but sweet and quite elegant. Easy to drink and like and very enjoyable. Nice and attractive finish | Average score | 15.48 |
| Last tasted | 4th March 2017 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Corte
Delaforce | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Dark ruby in colour, almost black. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark cherry, black berry, dark berry and mulberry in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Loaded with dark berry, dark cherry, and fruit and much more in the taste. Still quite a lot of tannin and will be better but balanced and easy to drink and like. Quite elegant and a lovely but quite acidic finish. This port will be lovely to follow! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th January 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 | Dalva
C. da Silva | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Still quite dark blue in colour with a yellow mature edge. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Mulberries, toffee and dark chocolate with some liquorice in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Sweet. Still some tannin and will be better. Dried fruit, toffee and mulberry on the palate. Balanced and easy to drink and like with a nice finish. No long runner but today a rather attractive port. | Average score | 15.33 |
| Last tasted | 4th November 2019 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Graham dos Malvedos | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Still very dark blue but with a yellow edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Mulberry, dark cherry, cream candy, crème caramel, candy, fudge and much more in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature but still with quite a lot of very soft tannin and will improve. Candy and cream candy in taste. Balanced and rather dry. Quite complex with a rather long and interesting, attractive finish. Just enjoy it! | Average score | 15.90 |
| Last tasted | 19th January 2019 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Hooper | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Still very dark ruby in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark berry, some mulberry, herbs and spiciness in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body with still quite a lot of tannin and will probably be much better but balanced and quite sweet. Herbs and spiciness in taste with an elegant and quite long and tannic finish. Will be very interesting to follow. Very promising indeed! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 17th January 2019 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Insignia
Vallegre Vinhos do Porto | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Very dark ruby with just a hint of a yellow mature edge. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark cherries, some cacao and spiciness in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still a lot of round and attractive tannins. Will be better but balanced and very elegant. Mulberry, dark cherry and chocolate in taste. The finish is balanced and attractive. Very easy to drink and enjoy! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 17th July 2021 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Kopke | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Still quite dark ruby but with a mature yellow edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, dark chocolate, fudge, roasted coffee, some spiciness and herbs but also crème caramel in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Almost mature but with quite a lot of very elegant and soft tannin. Will or course be better. Balanced, quite sweet and attractive. Cacao, some roasted coffee, spiciness and crème caramel in taste with a quite long finish. Easy to enjoy and drink already today but will be exited to follow. | Average score | 16.22 |
| Last tasted | 29th February 2020 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Magalhaes | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Fruit and berry in the nose. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body. Very fruity and some complexity. Lots of tannin and immature. Very promising finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 2nd November 2009 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Maynard | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Blue in colour with a little yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Black cherry, dark berry, mulberry and complex fruit in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Immature with lovely tannins and dark berry in taste. Rather dry but elegant port with a promising and charming finish. Will be much better and interesting to follow. | Average score | 15.72 |
| Last tasted | 5th July 2021 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | In our private Wine Club.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Pintas | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but with yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Dark berries, lots of herbs and sage and fruit in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and almost peaking. Balanced with dark berries and lots of herb in taste and with a nice and rather attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 16th September 2021 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Cavadinha
Warre | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Still quite dark with a yellow nice edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, chocolate, cream candy, roasted coffee and some liquorice in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature but will improve when the delicate tannin has disappeared. Balanced and elegant port with cacao, chocolate and much more in taste. The finish is long, elegant and very attractive. Very enjoyable indeed today. | Average score | 16.19 |
| Last tasted | 29th February 2020 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Pacheca | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Berry and fruity in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather easy to like and drink. Fruity flavour and a nice finish. Not a long runner. | Average score | 15.50 |
| Last tasted | 2nd November 2009 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Prelada | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Dark blue still almost black in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Mulberry, blackberry cream candy and lots of fruit in the nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied. Still very immature and quite tannic. Loaded with fruit and will of course improve. Blackberry, mulberry, candy and cough-drops in taste. With a very attractive, long and intensive finish. | Average score | 15.43 |
| Last tasted | 14th January 2017 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | At home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Roeda
Croft | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Juicy and still very fruity with black berry in the nose. | Score range | 14.75 - 14.75 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Immature and full of tannins. Loaded with fruit. Blackberry and chocolate in the flavour. Very promising finish. Will be great I hope but is hard to enjoy so young. | Average score | 14.75 |
| Last tasted | 13th April 2010 | Point this date | 14.75 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Romaneira | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Still dark ruby in colour but with a yellow mature rim. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Dark berry, some mulberry and toffee in the nose but also toffee and cream candy. | Score range | 14.90 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature but still some soft tannin and will be better. Balanced but quite dry. Dark berry and toffee in taste. Rather elegant with a nice and quite attractive finish. | Average score | 15.38 |
| Last tasted | 6th November 2017 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta das Carvalhas
Real Velha | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet of mulberry, dark berry, cacao and liquorice in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still some soft and delicate tannin but very attractive taste of liquorice and cacao. Will be better but already today very attractive and enjoyable. Easy to drink and like and with a delicious finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 18th July 2015 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At home with the family
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de Ervamoira
Ramos Pinto | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Very fruity and berry. Quite generous nose. | | |
| Taste | Medium body. Loaded with fruit and full of tannins and immature. Hard to swallow but with an interesting and very promising finish. | | |
| Last tasted | 3rd November 2008 | Rating this date | Impressive / Very 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 | Quinta de la Rosa | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Dark ruby in colour with a yellow mature edge. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Roses, spring flowers and some toffee in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature but still with some elegant and delicate tannin. Balanced and quite attractive with roses and flowers in taste and a nice and very interesting finish. | Average score | 15.70 |
| Last tasted | 30th November 2018 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de Marrocos | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Mature ruby in colour with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Dried fruit with figs, green herbs and a bit of pharmacy. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body, very mature with dried fruit, a bit green notes and with a medium long finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 20th July 2018 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | At home with the family
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de Roriz | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Rather dark but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Some pharmacy and hospital in the nose but also some dark berry. Strange and not quite enjoyable. | Score range | 14.75 - 14.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and even a little old in taste. Pharmacy and some dark berry in taste. Probably this bottle is not quite OK but there is still a nice finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 6th November 2017 | Point this date | 14.75 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de Vargellas
Taylor | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Still very dark indeed with a yellow mature edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet of blackberry, mulberry, candy, chocolate, lilac, some herbs and spiciness and violets in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Rather mature but still with soft and delicate tannin and will develop and be better. Lots of delicious berry, violet, herbs and spiciness and lilac in taste. Balanced and very complex port with a lovely and attractive finish. This will be exciting to follow indeed! | Average score | 16.20 |
| Last tasted | 9th April 2020 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim
Dow | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Very dark blue with just a hint of a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Still young nose of dark berry, dark cherry, black berry, mulberry, some chocolate and sweet liquorice. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still a bit immature with some rather tough tannin but balanced and attractive. Mulberry and dark berry but also dark chocolate and liquorish in taste. Quite dry but with a quite long and attractive finish. Will be much better and will be lovely to follow. | Average score | 16.25 |
| Last tasted | 22nd April 2016 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | At the Big Fortified Tasting in London.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Crasto | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Still dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Dark berry, mulberry, blackberry and dark cherry in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Loaded with soft and attractive tannin and will improve and be much better. Very easy to like and enjoy. Dark berry in taste. Balanced and very elegant and complex but quite dry with a nice and lovely finish. | Average score | 15.63 |
| Last tasted | 28th May 2018 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Infantado | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour with a yellow edge. | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Mulberry, dark berry, cherry and candy in the nose but also some cacao and dark chocolate. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature with soft tannin but balanced and easy to drink and like. Modern more light style of port. Candy and mulberry in flavour Quite attractive finish. | Average score | 15.28 |
| Last tasted | 5th November 2018 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Noval | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Almost black in colour with just a hint of a yellow edge. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Wonderful bouquet of Black cherry, tar, ginger, clove, cacao, dark chocolate and old grocery shop. | Score range | 16.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Immature with tannin but very elegant with clove, black berries, cacao, dark chocolate, spiciness and much more. Balanced port with a long, attractive and very intensive finish. Wonderful and astonishing port for the vintage indeed. | Average score | 16.75 |
| Last tasted | 5th January 2021 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | At home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Portal | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Very fruity, mulberry, ginger and dark cherry in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Immature and fruity. Still tannin. Mulberry and some mint in flavour. Balanced and attractive with a promising finish. | Average score | 15.25 |
| Last tasted | 5th November 2012 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Retiro Novo
Wiese & Krohn | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Rather dark but with a yellow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Dark cherry, mulberry and some blackberry in the nose. | Score range | 16.40 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature but still with some tannin. Balanced and elegant. Easy to drink and like with mulberry and dark cherry in taste and a very attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 6th November 2017 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Tedo | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Still quite dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Mulberry, Dark cherry and dark berry in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still soft tannin but balance and quite attractive with mulberry and dark berry in taste. Elegant and a nice finish. Quite agreeable! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 13th February 2016 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At home with the family
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Vale Meao | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Juicy and very fruity in the nose. | | |
| Taste | Medium body. Immature and lots of tannin. Hard to swallow. Dark berry in flavour and a nice but short finish. | | |
| Last tasted | 11th November 2007 | Rating this date | Good |
| 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 | Quinta do Vesuvio | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Juicy and dark berry in the nose. | | |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Immature and lots of tannins. Hard to swallow. Loaded with fruit and dark berry in flavour. Attractive finish. | | |
| Last tasted | 6th November 2006 | 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 | Quinta Seara d’Ordens | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Dark berry, some liquorice and elegant fruit in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature and very fruity. Modern style and easy to drink and like. Balanced and quite attractive and interesting finish. | Average score | 15.38 |
| Last tasted | 5th November 2012 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta Senhora da Ribeira
Dow | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, tropical fruits and dark berry in the nose. | Score range | 14.90 - 14.90 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Immature and full of tannins. Dark berry and fruit in flavour. Long and promising finish. | Average score | 14.90 |
| Last tasted | 8th November 2011 | Point this date | 14.90 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Ramos Pinto | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Mulberry, dark cherry and blackberry in the nose. | Score range | |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Immature and lots of tannin. Hard to appreciate but very promising and loaded with fruit. Berry in flavour and very long acidic finish. Will be very interesting to follow. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 14th September 2011 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | On a journey to Lisbon, Portugal.
| Tasters | SAI |
| House | Real Velha | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Dark ruby with young ruby rim. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark berries and cherries with floral notes and herbs. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and almost peaking with only soft tannins. Balanced and quite elegant port. Very easy to drink and to like already today. | Average score | 15.75 |
| Last tasted | 20th July 2021 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Vista Alegre | Vintage | 2004 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Still juicy and fruity in the nose. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body. Immature and lots of tannin. Loaded with fruit but easy to drink and like. Rather nice finish but will never be a long runner. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 27th June 2009 | Point this date | 14.40 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 trip to Douro.
| Tasters | SAI |