Wine Education Service - The Duoro
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Tasted Monday, April 24, 2017 by tendring with 162 views
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Presented by Pippa Haywood with Sandy Leckie
LSE
Tasted Monday, April 24, 2017 by tendring with 162 views
Presented by Pippa Haywood with Sandy Leckie
2011 Quinta do Vallado Douro Vallado Branco 90 Points
Portugal, Douro
Pale greenish silver.
Herby, aromatic, complex, very attractive.
Citrus fruity, rich concentrated, slightly sweet note, refreshing, balanced quite long.
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2015 Quinta da Romaneira Douro Reserva Branco 87 Points
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.
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2009 Quinta do Crasto Douro Crasto 90 Points
Portugal, Douro
Opaque with a hint of age.
Gorgeous nose, sweet black fruits.
Fruity, controlled tannins, solid mid palate, pretty long.
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2014 Quinta do Vale Meão Douro Meandro 85 Points
Portugal, Douro
Opaque, youthful.
Fruity, flowery nose.
Fruity but disappointing, hesitant, very obvious tannins, very dry, short.
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NV Ramos Pinto Porto White Port 89 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Light gold.
Slightly sherry, nutty nose but more attractive.
Surprisingly sweet, non-cloying, attractive, bitter finish, pretty long.
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NV Quinta do Noval Porto 10 Year Old Tawny 92 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Light garnet, translucent.
Nutty, attractive nose, slightly mineral.
Fruity, soft tannins, well balanced, quite long.
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2011 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Late Bottled Vintage 91 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Inky, opaque, deep red.
Lots of fruit on the nose, morello cherries, slightly salty.
Black cherries, well balanced, very long.
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2002 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage Vargellas 83 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Inky, some age.
A mineral nose with some fruit.
Mild TCA but the fruit and balance make it drinkable.
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