1966 Vintage Wine and Port Gifts

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The weather in 1966 in Bordeaux was very favourable with with good weather patterns. The winter was mild with fine weather hitting the region by Spring which produced good flowering. June was cool and dry and there was some rain in July. August was a dry cloudy month but the harvest was saved by a lovely hot September which led to the harvest starting in early October. All the major regions of Margaux, St Estephe, Pauillac, St Julien and the Medoc produced powerful wines with great ageing potential.1966 was a very good year for Red Burgundy and it as also a very good vintage in the Northern Rhone and a good vintage in the South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, it was an outstanding Vintage Port year producing Vintage Ports with superb structure, filled with fruit and tannins. James Symington of the Symington Port Group, "Musts everywhere showed higher than average readings and the colour is excellent. Yields on the other hand are the lowest for many years, some Quintas being as much as 30% down on their '64/5 productions.We are delighted with the prospects for the 1966's. It will be surprising indeed if 1966 does not prove to be an excellent vintage for Port."

So that customers can appreciate very old vintage ports, vintagewinegifts have rebottled and recorked a small selection of classic vintage ports for you to enjoy. This bottling is a 10cl bottle of 1966 Offley Boa Vista Vintage Port. This firm and fruity port from the excellent 1966 vintage is rich and fat with good fruit, very full bodied and has great texture and flavour. Drink now - 2034. A delightful 60th vintage wine gift for a 1966 anniversary!

PLEASE NOTE THIS BOTTLE SIZE IS 10CLS OR 1/7 OF A NORMAL BOTTLE SIZE.

This vintage port is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

So that customers can appreciate very old vintage ports, vintagewinegifts have rebottled and recorked a small selection of classic vintage ports for you to enjoy. This bottling is a 20cl bottle of 1966 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port Scoring 88/100 Parker points and from the outstanding 1966 vintage, this deep, rich, sweet port is a classic example of the vintage. It has a high-toned bouquet with a touch of liquorice and great flesh and flavour with a slightly hot finish. An amazing anniversary gift. Drink now - 2035. A delightful 60th vintage wine gift for a 1966 anniversary!

PLEASE NOTE THIS BOTTLE SIZE IS 20CLS OR 2/7 OF A NORMAL BOTTLE SIZE.

This vintage port is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This wooden presentation pack contains three 37.5cl bottles of Taylor Fladgate Rich Tawny Port and a Taylors port tasting glass:

This 20 year old port (Scoring 92/100 Parker points, this super 20 year old port is a fine pale orange brown with a taste of fruit cordial and honey and lemons. It is elegant with fine balance and poise with subtle acidity and a lovely nutty finish. Gold medal winner Decanter awards '04. Drink now - 2033. A delightful 60th vintage wine gift for a 1966 anniversary!.

This vintage port is shipped in a wooden presentation box and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the very good 1966 vintage, this attractive red wine is medium bodied with soft, crisp, berryish flavours with light tannins and pleasing spicy oaky flavours. Drink now - 2033. A delightful 60th vintage wine gift for a 1966 anniversary!

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This medium bodied red wine from the very good 1966 vintage has a lovely fruitiness on the nose and a light fresh finish with silky tannins. Drink now - 2034. A delightful 60th vintage wine gift for a 1966 anniversary!

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and comes with our limited edition 'Great First Growths of Bordeaux' Print (worth £49.97) at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

So that customers can appreciate very old vintage ports, vintagewinegifts have rebottled and recorked a small selection of classic vintage ports for you to enjoy. This bottling is a5 0cl bottle of 1966 Offley Boa Vista Vintage Port. This firm and fruity port from the excellent 1966 vintage is rich and fat with good fruit, very full bodied and has great texture and flavour. Drink now - 2034. A delightful 60th vintage wine gift for a 1966 anniversary!

PLEASE NOTE THIS BOTTLE SIZE IS 50CLS OR 5/7 OF A NORMAL BOTTLE SIZE.

This vintage port is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the good 1966 vintage, this Italian red wine is medium pale and is sweet and rich with a touch of caramel and has excellent flavour and a long delightful finish. Drink now - 2034. A delightful 60th vintage wine gift for a 1966 anniversary!

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the very good 1966 vintage, this lovely red wine has nice weight and is sweet with a dry finish. Drink now - 2034. A delightful 60th vintage wine gift for a 1966 anniversary!

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] and comes with our limited edition 'Great First Growths of Bordeaux' Print (worth £49.97) at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the outstanding 1966 vintage, this wonderful vintage port scores 93-4/100 Parker points, "This is an outstanding Grahams Vintage. A pale tawny colour as you would expect, followed by a delicate, yet sophisticated nose with aroma of coffee beans, earth, leather and lavender. The palate is medium-bodied, supple with good acidity. Very soft and sensuous. Fig and mocha on the finish. The type of port that deserves a burning log-fire and Verdi.." Drink now - 2032. A delightful 60th vintage wine gift for a 1966 anniversary!.

This vintage port is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the very good 1966 vintage and scoring 85/100 Parker points, this classic red wine is fully mature and has a medium ruby colour with an amber edge. It has a stylish reserved bouquet of mineral scents, blackcurrants and spicy oak. on the palate the wine is medium bodied and fleshy.Drink now - 2032. Faded label. A delightful 60th vintage wine gift for a 1966 anniversary!

This vintage wuine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] and comes with our limited edition 'Great First Growths of Bordeaux' Print (worth £49.97) at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.