1947 Vintage Port
An outstanding Vintage that was only declared by a few shippers. Fine, attractive wines.
Drinking Status
This wine has been fully mature for many years, but well cellared, the best wines will last for many more.
Tasting Notes
Exquisite vintage Ports. Elegant and delicate.
Climatic Conditions
There was very heavy rainfall in March, which was followed by fine weather at Easter. June was variable but the vines showed great health. It became very hot and until early September there was a drought. The rain which then followed was very helpful.
Vinification
The Vintage started on the 22nd of September under perfect, conditions - sunny and not too hot. The quantity was more than expected, and the quality also was good.
Winemaker's Comments
"Vintage started on the 22nd. Quantity as anticipated was small, but the grapes very sound as the weather ideal. the wines took plenty of work, colour was excellent and there seems every reason to suppose that the 1947's will turn out very well."
Maurice M Symington
8 October 1947