Confraria Induction Trip

Porto, Portugal
Tasted Sunday, June 19, 2022 - Sunday, June 26, 2022 by theportguy with 82 views

Introduction

This trip to Porto, Portugal was for my promotion in the Confraria do Vinho do Porto (Port Wine Brotherhood) to the newly created rank of Fidalgo Cavaleiro (Noble Knight).

Flight 1 - June 21, 2022 (8 Notes)

  • 2018 Kopke Porto Late Bottled Vintage 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/21/2022)

    Bottled in 2022. Dark purple in color with garnet on the edges. Primary black fruits on the nose with a touch of spirit. Rich palate with notes of blueberry and black currant. Well-integrated tannins and smooth, but rich flavor profile. Nice long, well-integrated finish. This is a fresh, smooth, and pleasant LBV.

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  • 2020 Kopke Porto Vintage 91 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/21/2022)

    Just bottled. Not in the market yet. Very dark purple in color, mostly opaque. Dark fruit with blueberry and some light herbal / mint notes. Rich, fresh dark fruits with sweetness on the intense mid-palate. This is a very approachable Vintage Port, even as a baby. There seems to be some nice structure on this elegant Vintage Port to provide complexity as it ages.

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  • 2011 Kopke Porto White Colheita 90 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/21/2022)

    Bottled in 2021. Clear, pale yellow in color. Bright tropical notes, stone (granite lagar), and a hint of old wood on the nose. A touch of fennel and white peach on the very intense mid-palate. A little touch of spirit on the palate, giving way to a long finish of candied ginger and good acidity.

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  • 1985 Kopke Porto Colheita 90 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/21/2022)

    Bottled in 2022. Amber-orange in color. Old wood, some spices, and a touch of oxidation on the nose. Rich, smooth flavor profile with a touch of heat and spirit, but very elegant and well-integrated. Still good complexity. Long finish.

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  • NV Kopke Porto 50 Year Old White 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/21/2022)

    Cask sample. This is a relatively new category of Port approved by the IVDP. Amber-golden color. Orange spice, old wood, and honeysuckle nectar on the nose. Rich notes of honey, caramel, and light orange spice on the rich and complex palate. Smooth, long finish.

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  • NV João Nicolau de Almeida e Filhos Douro Branco Leve Seco 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro

    (6/21/2022)

    Bottled in 2021. 500ml bottle. 16.5% alcohol. This wine had grape skin contact for two or three days during fermentation to give the wine its golden yellow color. There is a light nose of mixed tropical fruits. This dry style begins with rich intense notes of melon, grapefruit, and bright acidity. The mid-palate has good acidity and balance. Nice long, rich finish with a touch of residual sweetness popping up on the tail end.

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  • 2019 João Nicolau de Almeida e Filhos Douro Monte Xisto Orbita 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro

    (6/21/2022)

    13.5% alcohol. This wine was aged 50% in oak barrels and 50% in stainless steel, giving it fresh, earthy notes as well as raspberry and cherry on the nose. Great red fruit entry with tannins rolling up onto the mid-palette for a solo performance. Tannins retreat on the end of the mid-palate and make way for the long finish, which features nice complexity of chocolate, boysenberry, and black currant.

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  • 1957 Sandeman Porto Vintage 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/21/2022)

    Amber-orange in color. Some initial alcohol on the nose that eventually blew off with time in the glass. Underneath are nice notes of red fruit and old wood. There are notes of chocolate, spices, and strawberries on the palate. Very long finish with some residual heat and fairly resolved tannins.

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Flight 2 - June 22, 2022 (5 Notes)

Flight 3 - June 24, 2022 (4 Notes)

  • NV Barros Porto Lágrima 91 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/24/2022)

    Bottled in 2022. Yellow golden color. Tropical notes, honey, and melon on the nose. Very sweet flavor profile with candied peach, pineapple, and honeydew melon. Good, balanced acidity with very long finish.

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  • NV Barros Porto White Porto 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/24/2022)

    Bottled in 2022. Dark golden yellow in color. Fresh cut mango and a touch of lime on the nose. Well-balanced flavor profile, with tropical fruits, a touch of honey, and some butterscotch. A little heat pops up on the long finish.

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  • NV Barros Porto White Porto Extra Dry 90 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/24/2022)

    Bottled in 2022. Pale white in color with a slight peach hue. Wonderful floral and tropical notes on the nose. Some slight alcohol is present on the fresh palate, but it has nicely balanced acidity. It has a long, dry finish.

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  • NV Kopke Porto 10 Years Old White 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/24/2022)

    Bottled in 2022. Clear, amber golden color. Honey, old wood, and grilled tropical fruits on the nose. Rich, complex notes of honey, vanilla, and a touch of tangerine on the palate. Rich, intense mid-palette with wonderful mouthfeel and well-balanced tannins. Long finish with bright acidity.

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Flight 4 - June 25, 2022 (15 Notes)

  • NV Ferreira Porto Branco / White 89 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2022)

    Amber-gold in color. Light tropical fruit with some floral notes on the nose. Nice intensity and sweetness, but it has good balance with the acidity. The very long finish was unexpected and a pleasant surprise. Overall, a rich, balanced wine that punches well above its 9 Euro price.

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  • NV Ferreira Porto Lágrima 91 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2022)

    Aged three years in barrel. Light golden-yellow in color. White peach, caramelized banana, and light herbs on the nose. The palate shows tons of rich honey and citrus, along with some noticeable spices. Good balance overall.

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  • NV Ferreira Porto Dona Antonia Reserva Branco 90 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2022)

    Aged 6 to 8 years in barrel. Amber-gold in color with a slight copper hue. Light Mandarin orange and some light oak notes on the nose. Honey, caramelized banana and burnt sugar on the palate. Complex, with the additional time in wood adding depth. Balanced acidity and sweetness on the long finish.

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  • NV Ferreira Porto Dona Antonia branco 10 years old 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2022)

    Gold and copper in color. Rich, intense tropical notes of lychee, fresh cut mango, and a touch of caramel. Wonderful, rich, complex flavor of honey and dried apricots. There is a touch of bitterness on the long finish but it doesn’t come across as abrasive or unpleasant.

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  • 2016 Ferreira Porto Late Bottled Vintage 90 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2022)

    Bottled in 2020. Dark purple in color with slight garnet on the edges. Almost completely opaque. Herbal notes with some subtle dark fruit, plum, and black cassis. Medium body. There are notable, drying tannins on the mid-palate. Tannins roll through the very long finish, which show some grape hard candy notes.

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  • 2016 Ferreira Porto Vintage 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2022)

    Dark amber-purple in color. Almost completely opaque. Rich and intense approach with some primary fruit. Tight nose initially with some primary black plum and cassis. Well-integrated tannins with some primary fruits on the very long finish.

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  • NV Ferreira Porto Dona Antonia 30 Year Old Tawny 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2022)

    Bottled in 2021. Clear, rich, amber-orange in color. Nose of caramel, ginger, spices, and old wood. There are red peppercorns, cinnamon, rich warm spices, and a touch of butterscotch on the palate. It has a very long finish with mix of warm spices.

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  • 2011 Dalva Porto Golden White Colheita 90 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2022)

    Dark orange-yellow in color. Tropical notes on the nose. Smooth flavor profile with citrus fruits, caramelized tropical fruits, and a good balance of acidity on the long finish.

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  • NV Dalva Porto 30 Years Old White 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2022)

    Bottled in 2015. Tons of tropical fruit on the nose including guava, white peach, and passion fruit. Rich, intense mouthfeel with some oaky notes and rich tropical fruit. Very nice long finish with just a touch of oxidation on the tail end of the finish.

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  • NV Quinta da Prelada Porto 20 Year Old Tawny 91 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2022)

    Bottled in 2022. Dark amber-red in color. Light cinnamon and caramel notes on the nose. Rich, red fruit flavor profile with cinnamon, spices, and raspberry.

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  • 1977 Barão de Vilar Porto Colheita 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2022)

    Bottled in 2017. Orange spices and wood notes on the nose. Rich, intense notes of burnt sugar on the palate, with noticeable oxidation and a very long sweet finish.

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  • NV Quinta da Fonte Nova Porto 10 Year Old Tawny 89 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2022)

    Bottled in 2021. 500 ml bottle. Amber-pink in color. Fresh red fruit on the nose with strawberry and light raspberry. Slightly sweet flavor profile with rich spice and some red currant. Sweetness and good acidity on the long finish.

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  • NV Quinta da Fonte Nova Porto 20 Year Old Tawny 90 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2022)

    Bottled in 2021. Dark amber in color. Some cola, mocha powder, and mahogany on the nose. Expressive cola, chocolate and burnt notes typical of the Douro Superior region. Long, well-balanced finish with notes of sarsaparilla.

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  • NV Quinta da Fonte Nova Porto 40 Year Old Tawny

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2022)

    Bottled in 2021. Amber-orange in color. Old, oiled teak on the nose with some light chocolate and a hint of spirit. Rich, well-balanced flavor profile with very nice tannins on the mid-palate and a touch of spice on the very long finish.

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  • NV Sandeman Porto 50 Year Old Tawny 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2022)

    - Cask sample. Orange-amber in color. Old wood, orange spice, and a touch of oxidation. Smooth, rich, and complex notes of burnt sugar, caramel and rich spices on the palate. Very long finish.

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