| Presented by Pippa Haywood with Sandy Leckie - 2011 Quinta do Vallado Douro Vallado Branco - Portugal, Douro
Pale greenish silver. Herby, aromatic, complex, very attractive. Citrus fruity, rich concentrated, slightly sweet note, refreshing, balanced quite long. (90 pts.)
- 2015 Quinta da Romaneira Douro Reserva Branco - Portugal, Douro
Very pale silver. Very mineral, herby nose. Fruity, grapefruit, bitter mid palate, salty, medium length, would benefit from decanting 30 minutes before drinking. (87 pts.)
- 2009 Quinta do Crasto Douro Crasto - Portugal, Douro
Opaque with a hint of age. Gorgeous nose, sweet black fruits. Fruity, controlled tannins, solid mid palate, pretty long. (90 pts.)
- 2014 Quinta do Vale Mećo Douro Meandro - Portugal, Douro
Opaque, youthful. Fruity, flowery nose. Fruity but disappointing, hesitant, very obvious tannins, very dry, short. (85 pts.)
- N.V. Ramos Pinto Porto White Port - Portugal, Douro, Porto
Light gold. Slightly sherry, nutty nose but more attractive. Surprisingly sweet, non-cloying, attractive, bitter finish, pretty long. (89 pts.)
- N.V. Quinta do Noval Porto 10 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto
Light garnet, translucent. Nutty, attractive nose, slightly mineral. Fruity, soft tannins, well balanced, quite long. (92 pts.)
- 2011 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Late Bottled Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto
Inky, opaque, deep red. Lots of fruit on the nose, morello cherries, slightly salty. Black cherries, well balanced, very long. (91 pts.)
- 2002 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage Vargellas - Portugal, Douro, Porto
Inky, some age. A mineral nose with some fruit. Mild TCA but the fruit and balance make it drinkable. (83 pts.)
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