FTLOP 16th Anniversary Tasting

Seattle, Washington
Tasted Friday, July 23, 2021 - Saturday, July 24, 2021 by theportguy with 144 views

Flight 1 (15 Notes)

Flight 2 (14 Notes)

  • 1960 Croft Porto Vintage 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (7/24/2021)

    Amber-pink in color with a touch of cloudiness. Dusty cherry, cinnamon, and some light spirit on the nose. Incredibly rich palate with cinnamon, spirit, and wonderful red fruits. Mid-palate has waves of complexity, giving way to a very long, rich finish. The wine was not decanted, which was probably the right call for where this wine is in its evolution.

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  • 1960 Sandeman Porto Vintage 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (7/24/2021)

    Surprisingly dark amber in color. Cola, chocolate, and mahogany on the nose. Medium-bodied with rich red fruit. Some spirit shows up on the mid-palate. Long, mouth-coating finish.

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  • 1970 Dow Porto Vintage 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (7/24/2021)

    Cloudy in appearance with brown tones. Shy nose of chocolate and old wood. Very balanced, pleasant mouthfeel. A rich palate of red fruit and just a touch of spice. Nice, long, and balanced finish.

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  • 1970 Vinhos Borges Porto Vintage 91 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (7/24/2021)

    Amber-brown in color. Perhaps a touch of bottle stink on the nose initially. Some cocoa powder, dates, and dried fruits on the nose. Balanced, refreshing palate with molasses and cola. Rich, long finish with impressive elegance.

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  • 1970 Graham Porto Vintage 95 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (7/24/2021)

    Amber-red in color. Spice and red fruits on the nose. So incredibly balanced and elegant with touches of cola, chocolate, and espresso. Very long, elegant finish.

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  • 1970 Sandeman Porto Vintage 95 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (7/24/2021)

    Very clear, amber-orange in color. Red fruit and a touch of cinnamon on the nose. Great balance with macerated raspberry and some hints of spirit. Great acidity on the very long finish.

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  • 1970 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage 96 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (7/24/2021)

    Clear, with amber and dark brick colors. Violets, spices, and a mix of red and dark fruit on the nose. So incredibly balanced! A touch of the Vargellas spirit on the palate, with great red fruit and outstanding structure and tannins. The complexity of flavors and texture made this a fantastic showing of this wine.

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  • 1973 Casa de Sta. Eufemia Porto Special Reserve White 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (7/24/2021)

    Bottled in 2006. Amber-orange in color with straw yellow on the edges. Fresh tropical fruit notes of pineapple and banana on the nose. Great acidity on the palate with refreshing caramel, maple syrup, and white peach. Nice long finish with a touch of lime.

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  • NV Quinta de Brunheda Very Old Tawny Port Armazém de Codeçais Tonel 2 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (7/24/2021)

    Bottled 2018. Clear amber-orange in color. Vanilla, cream caramel, nougat, and grilled pineapple on the nose. Last topped off approximately 1990. The wine is believed to be over 40 years old. Incredible expression of white peach and tropical fruit on the palate. Great acidity and a tremendously long finish.

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  • NV Quinta Santa Eufêmia Porto 40 Year Old Tawny 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (7/24/2021)

    Dark brown-orange in color. Clean nose with vanilla, a touch of varnish, and some orange spice. Rich mouthfeel with bright acidity and sweetness. Tannins are well-balanced on the very long finish.

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  • 1967 Feist Porto Colheita 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (7/24/2021)

    Bottled in 2002. Dark brown-amber in color. Antique wood and vanilla cream on the nose. Molasses and orange spice on the palate. Great acidity. Well-balanced finish, with just a touch of bitterness appearing on the end.

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  • 1952 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Colheita Flawed

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (7/24/2021)

    Bottled 1977. Funky nose.

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  • NV Quinta de Brunheda Very Old Tawny Port Armazém de Codeçais Tonel 3 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (7/24/2021)

    Vanilla, mahogany, and a touch of VA on the nose. Intense orange spice and caramel notes with pronounced acidity on the palate. The finish shows notes of Creme Brule and orange spice and well-balanced acidity. Very long finish.

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  • NV Agri-Roncão Porto DR - 70 Year Old Tawny 95 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (7/24/2021)

    Bottled in 2014. Orange spice and Creamsicle on the nose. Well balanced with a super smooth mouthfeel. Rich flavor profile with caramel, light orange notes, and vanilla throughout the mid-palate. A fantastically balanced wine with a very long, luscious finish. Love this wine.

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