Port Vintage Chart

Port Region Port originates in the Douro Valley, Portugal. The valley stretches east from the city of Oporto to the border with Spain. The term "port wine" can only refer to these wines, much like French regions lay claim to certain titles.

Rating across a region is tricky. If you look at 10 different sources, you'll get 10 different ratings for some years. For other years, like 1994, there is universal agreement that the ports are fantastic. Sometimes even a bad year will make a good port from a high end winery. If you've got something in your basement, give it a try anyway! It might surprise you.

Year General RatingWhen to drink
1995GreatHold
1994Very greatHold
1993OKhold
1992Very greatHold
1991GreatHold
1990OKdrink or hold
1989Gooddrink
1988OKdrink
1987Very GoodDrink
1986GoodDrink
1985GreatDrink or Hold
1984OKDrink
1983GreatDrink or Hold
1982GoodDrink
1981Not very gooddrink quick!
1980ReasonableDrink or Hold
1979TolerableDrink Quick!
1978OKDrink
1977GreatHold
1976OKDrink
1975ReasonableDrink

Other older ports worth seeking out:
1970, 1966, 1963, 1955, 1948, 1945, 1935, 1931, 1927, 1912, 1908, 1904, 1900

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