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 VintageN.V. Label 1 of 5 
TypeRed - Fortified
ProducerBulas
VarietyPort Blend
Designation20 Year Old Tawny
Vineyardn/a
CountryPortugal
RegionDouro
SubRegionn/a
AppellationPorto
UPC Code(s)5600844970054

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2017 and 2022 (based on 3 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 92.4 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by pgartner on 10/21/2023 & rated 93 points: One of the best PORTO 20 years (222 views)
 Tasted by JNebs on 11/2/2022 & rated 93 points: Interesting. Caramel, vanillla, pepper with full body and decent acidity. A bit hot. Long finish. Delightful. (479 views)
 Tasted by theportguy on 9/29/2021 & rated 94 points: 2021 FTLOP Harvest Tour; 9/19/2021-10/2/2021 (Portgugal): This blend is closer to a 27-28 year old average. Orange-yellow in color. Vanilla, cream caramel, and some light notes of oak on the nose. Exceptionally smooth flavor profile with honey and some butterscotch notes. It has a very long, smooth finish with some great acidity and balance. (682 views)
 Tasted by MasterSmellier on 2/8/2019 & rated 93 points: Stunning. Beautiful balance of caramel, toffee, baking spices and apricot, with a crisp acidity balancing the sweetness. Just a lovely TYT from a small producer. (1209 views)
 Tasted by theportguy on 3/9/2018 & rated 86 points: Port Grab Bag (Sammamish, Washington): Bottled in 2015. Clear, orange-yellow in color with lightening on the edges. Hints of lime and some methol on the nose. Medium-bodied with some cloying sweetness. Sweetarts or maybe candy hearts on the palate. (1011 views)
 Tasted by christ80 on 5/30/2016 & rated 94 points: confit d'orange. this is a great port and excellent example of the trend towrds individual family imprints coming out of portugal since the laws were loosened up away from the negotiant control in 1996.
great legs in the glass, sweet but powerful. gorgeous colour. (2029 views)
 Tasted by bakke on 12/19/2015 & rated 94 points: wonderful (1850 views)
 Tasted by theportguy on 10/3/2013 & rated 94 points: 2013 Port Harvest Tour; 9/27/2013-10/6/2013 (Porto, Portugal): Orange-brown in color. Subtle orange spice on the nose. Great intensity of flavor on the palate. Rich with bright acidity and a more elegant flavor profile. Long finish. (72 views)

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By Tim Jackson MW
JancisRobinson.com (4/16/2019)
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Port Blend

Over a hundred varieties of grapes (castas) are sanctioned for port production, although only five (Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Touriga Francesa, and Touriga Nacional) are widely cultivated and used.
- Mayson (1999), Port and the Douro, p. 93

Portugal

ViniPortugal (Associação Interprofissional para a Promoção dos Vinhos Portugueses/Portuguese Wine Trade Association)

Douro

Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto

Porto

For The Love of Port is an essential site on the wines of Porto and Madeira. Co-subscribers can automatically integrate their reviews here as well. Also, read more about the HistoryOfPort.

 
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