2021 FTLOP Harvest Tour

Portgugal
Tasted Sunday, September 19, 2021 - Saturday, October 2, 2021 by theportguy with 139 views

Flight 1 (10 Notes)

  • 1982 Niepoort Porto Late Bottled Vintage 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/26/2021)

    Unfiltered. Bottled in 1988. This wine was made by Dirk’s father Rolf and was aged for six years in barrel and then bottled. Cinnamon and bright red fruit on the nose. Rich mouthfeel with balanced notes of cherry, Christmas spice and noticeable tannins on the pallet. Long, rich, spicy finish.

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  • 2019 Niepoort Porto Vintage 91 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/26/2021)

    Dark purple in color with violet on the edges. Still some primary dark fruit on the nose - blueberry, boysenberry and floral notes. On the palate, more primary blackberry and dark fruits with firm tannins. The tannins are noticeable but will end up resolving as this wine ages.

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  • 2017 Niepoort Porto Vintage 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/26/2021)

    Dark opaque in the center with magenta on the edges. Surprisingly integrated nose of violets, dark fruit, and raspberry. While the fruit is not fully integrated on the palate, this seems like it is going to be a really fabulous wine. Some noticeable tannins on the very long finish.

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  • 2017 Niepoort Porto Vintage Bioma Vinha Velha 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/26/2021)

    Niepoort bought this vineyard in 2003. Dark opaque purple in color with violet on the outer edges. On the nose, there is a hint of minerality like the granite lagares, along with some primary fruit. There are noticeable tannins on the very long finish.

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  • 1987 Niepoort Porto Vintage 91 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/26/2021)

    This was Dirk's first year producing a Vintage Port. Purple trending to pink on the very outer edge. Herbal notes of eucalyptus and esteva, along with some brambleberry. Red fruit on the initial, rich mouthfeel. Vanilla hints but the flavor profile is more dominated by cinnamon and spice. Nice, extremely good balance with a touch of spice on the long finish.

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  • 1987 Niepoort Porto Garrafeira 96 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/26/2021)

    Amber-pink in color with some fine sediment. Subtle red fruit on the elegant nose. Rich, soft red fruits with an amazing balance and just a touch of red spice popping up on the mid palate. Very long, smooth finish.

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  • 1970 Niepoort Porto Colheita 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/26/2021)

    Bottled in 1987. Orange-brown in color with some fine settlement. Nose of rich vanilla and caramel. Warm, rich palette with smooth balance. It has a very long finish with well-balanced acidity and sweetness.

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  • 1970 Niepoort Porto Vintage 95 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/26/2021)

    Red fruit on the nose with some herbal notes. Rich strawberry and raspberry on the pallet with well-balanced tannins. Incredibly rich flavor profile and a rich balanced finish.

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  • 2013 O-Port-Unidade Porto Vintage 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/26/2021)

    Twenty-five producers were involved in this project. Amber red in color. Spice and some dusty red fruit on the nose. Good acidity and balance. Nice round flavor profile, and a very long, pleasant finish.

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  • 1931 Niepoort Porto Vintage 95 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/26/2021)

    Dark amber-orange in color. Cinnamon and some red fruit on the nose. Rich red fruit and some extremely rich balanced sweetness. Dirk said that there may be only two or three bottles of this Port Wine left.

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Flight 2 (10 Notes)

  • NV Quinta de Brunheda Very Old White Port Cask 48 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Cask sample. Bright orange in color with yellow on the rim. Cedar, orange spies and rich caramel on the nose. Extremely smooth, rich, and complex mouthfeel. Vanilla, rich butterscotch and incredibly vibrant palette. Warm spice and some very pleasant tannins on the finish. This is probably around 50 years old.

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  • NV Quinta de Brunheda White Port Cask 49 91 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Cask sample. Malvasia and Códega grapes. Yellow straw in color. Pedro guessed is this is a 15 year old White Port. This wine is used as a base “mother wine” for blending. Tropical fruit - mango and white Peach - on the nose. Sweet profile with some light grilled pineapple on the palate. Smooth flavor profile.

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  • NV Quinta de Brunheda Very Old White Port Cask 50 95 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Cask sample. Bronze-yellow in color with light yellow on the edges. Great nose of fresh citrus and honey. There is also some burnt sugar notes underneath some exceptional lemon and pralines. Rich complexity, rich mouthfeel and amazing acidity. This sings through the mid palate and ends with a very long smooth finish.

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  • NV Quinta de Brunheda Very Old Tawny Port Cask 51 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Cask sample. Over 50 years old. Amber-orange in color. Old wood, spirit and almost a little hint of VA on the nose. On the palate, there are dates, pralines and orange peel with some sharp acidity and burnt sugar. Decently balanced mid-palate, although there is just a touch of bitterness. Smooth, long finish with very nice acidity.

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  • NV Quinta de Brunheda Very Old Tawny Port Cask 52 97 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Cask sample. More than 80 years old. Bright amber in color with yellow edges that trend toward green. Mahogany, espresso, and molasses on the nose. Incredibly intense flavor profile. Wow! Intense, complex notes of toffee, burnt sugar, and espresso. A very old wine that has maintained complexity and balance of the acidity and sweetness.

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  • NV Blackett Porto 10 Year Old White Port 90 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Amber-brown in color. Creme brûlée crust, citrus and a touch of tropical fruit on the nose. Rich mouthfeel though there is a touch of bitterness on the pallet that masks some of the wonderful caramel and nutty notes.

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  • NV Blackett Porto 20 Year Old Tawny 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Dark amber-orange in color. Orange spice, vanilla and some light cocoa notes on the nose. Incredible, intense mouthfeel of burnt sugar, milk chocolate and intense but balanced acidity. Long finish with great acidity and balance.

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  • NV Blackett Porto 30 Year Old Tawny 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Amber-brown in color. Mahogany, dusty notes and a touch of espresso on the nose. Amazing structure and texture on the palate with molasses, hazelnuts, and mocha powder. Very nice long finish, with some bright acidity.

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  • NV Quinta de Brunheda Porto Very Old Tawny Port 125 Years Old 99 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Cask sample. This Tawny Port is over 125 years old. Cola center with amber that fades to orange on the very edges. Great nose of polished teak, dark chocolate and some wonderful complexity. Fantastic, incredible intensity. Amazing mouthfeel with maple syrup, intense cocoa and molasses. Finish goes on and on with waves of honey, molasses, and rich acidity. Absolutely crazy Port!

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  • NV Blackett Porto 40 Year Old White Porto 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Amber-orange in color. Chocolate notes and molasses. Intense citrus and some bitter almond skins in the palate. Very long finish with caramel, great acidity, and balance.

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Flight 3 (7 Notes)

  • 1952 Dalva Porto Golden White Colheita 95 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Bottled in 2006. Brown-yellow in color with light green on the edges. Orange spice and cedar on the nose. Bright acidity with candied orange peel, hazelnuts, caramel, and some spirit on the palate. Very long finish.

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  • 1997 Sandeman Porto Vintage Vau 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    From magnum. Dark purple with fuchsia on the edges. Fresh crushed raspberries and menthol on the nose. Very nice red fruit and very nice tannins on the palate. Very long finish.

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  • 1963 Fonseca Porto Vintage 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Clear ruby in color with a touch of sediment in the glass. Nose of strawberry and cinnamon with a touch of spirit. Intense mouthfeel with raspberry, some spirit and some acidity. A little hot off the finish with a touch of bitterness.

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  • 1966 Fonseca Porto Vintage 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Dark purple-amber in color. A touch of bottle stink. Some red fruit on the nose. Very rich flavor profile. While many said the fruit would never outlasts the tannins, there was tremendous structure here showing that this wine has held up well against its more flashy, popular, discussed siblings, the 1963.

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  • NV Caves Messias Porto 30 Year Old Tawny 91 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Bottled in 2018. Vanilla, caramel and creme brûlée on the nose. Bright acidity with orange spice, nuts and toffee. There is a touch of bitterness on the pallet, but fades into a very nice long finish.

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  • NV Sandeman Porto 40 Year Old Tawny 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Bottled in 2017. Dried apricot, vanilla, and some very nice dried floral notes. Very smooth entry with orange, citrus, and bright acidity. Some hazelnuts and some nice orange spice on the palate. Very long finish with balanced acidity.

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  • NV Agri-Roncão Porto DR - 70 Year Old Tawny 96 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/27/2021)

    Bottle #61 of 200. Bottled in 2018. Very dark amber-orange in color. Nose of toasted coconut with vanilla and some burnt sugar. Incredibly intense flavor profile. Well integrated sweetness and acidity. The finish is crazy long and amazingly balanced.

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Flight 4 (10 Notes)

  • 2019 Vieira de Sousa Douro Reserva Branco

    Portugal, Douro

    (9/28/2021)

    Bottled after 10 months in used barrels. This wine was produced from grapes on the main property at Quinta da Fonte. The wine is pale yellow-white in color. It has crisp, fresh notes of tropical fruit, and some really nice acidity. There is a rich mouthfeel of apple and fresh pineapple, and the balanced acidity carries through on the finish. N/R.

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  • 2020 Vieira de Sousa Douro Tinta Francisca

    Portugal, Douro

    (9/28/2021)

    This is a small production Douro red wine of the Touriga Francesca grape varietal. The whole grape clusters, from their vineyards are Quinta do Roncäo Pequeno, were foot trodden in small lagars to ensure that there was not too much extraction. The wine spent two months in barrel and then was moved to stainless steel tanks. Only 600 bottles were produced. Light purple in color with almost pink on the edges. Nose of green olives, floral notes, and noticeable tannins.

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  • 2019 Vieira de Sousa Douro Reserva 90 Points

    Portugal, Douro

    (9/28/2021)

    Vibrant purple in color. Raspberry and red fruit on the nose. Noticeable tannins on the palate with red fruit underneath. Long finish with pomegranate and some cherry notes.

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  • 2017 Vieira de Sousa Grande Reserva 94 Points

    Portugal

    (9/28/2021)

    Purple with fuchsia edges. Very nice nose of cherry and red fruit. Well-structured red, with balanced tannins and fruit. Extremely balanced, long finish with fantastic sour cherry notes.

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  • NV Vieira de Sousa Porto 10 Years White Port Special Edition (Semi-Dry) 90 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/28/2021)

    This wine is really a 15-year-old White Port and has been in bottle for three to four years. The grapes used for this wine come from the family vineyards at Quinta da Fonte. Golden yellow in color. Tropical notes with some spices and almonds on the nose. The palate is fresh with some subtle hints of tropical fruits and with a rich, spirity finish. This semi-dry style is nice, but not the style I typically prefer. The lack of sweetness makes this wine seem a little out of balance with the acidity. Very long finish.

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  • NV Vieira de Sousa Porto Branco 20 Anos 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/28/2021)

    Deep, yellow-orange in color. This blend averages over 30 years in age and has notes of tropical fruits with some caramel and rich butterscotch on the nose. The smooth, rich flavor profile has nuts, some dried tropical fruits and some spices. The finish is long, with lively, but well-balanced acidity.

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  • 2012 Vieira de Sousa Porto Late Bottled Vintage 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/28/2021)

    Nose of fresh raspberries and red fruit. Smooth, fresh palate of red fruit with tannins popping up on the mid palate. Well-balanced, long finish of boysenberry and cranberry.

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  • 2015 Vieira de Sousa Porto Vintage 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/28/2021)

    Dark purple in color with slight garnet on the edges. Cranberry, boysenberry, and brambleberry on the nose. Intense mouthfeel with tannins immediately present. On the mid-palate, the tannins give way slightly to some very nice sour cherry and raspberry notes. This is a full-bodied wine, and the tannins are just beginning to integrate with the fruit. I believe this is going to evolve into a very nice wine. Very long finish.

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  • 2016 Vieira de Sousa Porto Vintage 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/28/2021)

    Very dark purple in color. Floral and red fruit on the nose. The tannins are immediately noticeable on the entry, but they seem to be well on their way to integrating with the fruit. There is a slight bitterness on the mid-palate, but otherwise a very nice flavor profile. There is a nice long finish highlighted by subtle red fruits and some slight herbal notes.

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  • NV Vieira de Sousa Porto 20 Year Old Tawny 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/28/2021)

    Bright orange-yellow in color. Intense orange spice with vanilla, caramel, and some spirit on the nose. It has a rich, intense mouthful of orange, burnt sugar and some light acidity. The back end of the palate resolves into a smooth, balanced finish.

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Flight 5 (14 Notes)

  • 2019 Quinta do Portal Douro Grande Reserva Branco 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro

    (9/28/2021)

    Golden-white in color. There is a crisp mineral nose with white Peach and some wet slate. It has a crisp, rich mouthfeel with toasted notes, stone fruit, and extremely balanced tannins. Green apple, bright acidity, and nice balance on the long finish.

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  • 2019 Quinta do Portal Douro Quinta dos Muros Unique Vineyard Parcel M7 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro

    (9/28/2021)

    880 bottles produced. This wine is a field blend produced from the M7 plot at Quinta dos Muros, and the blend has over 29 different varieties. The vines average over 50 years of age. Extremely complex nose of tobacco leaf, dusty red cherry, and deep earthy notes. Rich, extremely balanced and complex mouthfeel with wonderful age and elegance, but with depth and complexity that is quite amazing. Red fruit, cherry, and some light spice on the palate. Very long finish.

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  • 2009 Quinta do Portal Douro Auru 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro

    (9/28/2021)

    This limited production wine is made from a blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Francesa. It has a nose of red bramble fruit with some touches of slate. Massive tannins on the approach with red fruit underneath. This is a powerful wine but seems like it can use a little time to resolve the tannins and fruit.

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  • 2018 Quinta do Portal Porto Vintage 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/28/2021)

    Grapes for this Port come mostly from Quinta dos Muros and Quinta da Manuela. The color is a dark, impenetrable purple. Primary blueberry and dark plum on the nose. Surprisingly balanced on the palate. Dark fruit on the middle and tail end of the palate with the tannins reappearing on the long finish.

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  • 2018 Quinta do Portal Porto Vintage Quinta dos Muros 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/28/2021)

    Quinta dos Muros, located on the East slopes of the Pinhão river valley, is the oldest estate of the Mansilha family. This wine is opaque, dark purple in color. It shows primary fruit with some cherry and some light herbal notes along with a touch of spirit. Rich boysenberry and red currant on the palate, with pronounced tannins and a hint of spirit. Fine grained tannins on the very long finish.

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  • 2007 Quinta do Portal Moscatel Reserva 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro

    (9/28/2021)

    Bottled in 2021. Light orange-yellow in color. Tropical fruit with banana, papaya, and lemon zest on the nose. On the palate there are sweet, refreshing notes of grilled pineapple, passion fruit, and honey. There is a bright acidity that helps balance out the rich sweetness. Nice long finish with the sugars just edging out the acidity.

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  • 1996 Quinta do Portal Moscatel Reserva 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro

    (9/28/2021)

    Bottled in 2018. This fortified Moscatel wine was the first wine from the Douro with the Moscatel Reserva designation. A vibrant orange-amber in color. On the nose there is fresh baked tropical fruit compote. Great, balanced acidity on the palate with navel orange, green apple, and a hint of roasted almonds. Very long, rich finish.

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  • 2004 Quinta do Portal Porto Colheita 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/28/2021)

    Cask sample (Cask 2031). There is old oak wood, caramel, and roasted nuts on the nose. It has a rich intensity on the palate with some residual red fruit and very nice notes of caramel and vanilla. The acidity is lively and pleasant. Long, balanced finish.

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  • 2000 Quinta do Portal Porto Colheita 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/28/2021)

    Cask sample (Cask 1564). Amber-orange in color. Very nice notes of hazelnut, toffee, and light orange spice on the nose. The palate is well-integrated with a very rich flavor profile and very nice acidity. The palate shows Christmas spices, toasted nuts, and dried citrus fruit. It has a great, long finish that shows notes of roasted nuts and caramel. 94 points.

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  • NV Quinta do Portal Porto 50 Year Old Tawny 97 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/28/2021)

    Cask sample (Cask 1353). This wine was blended in 2018. Brown-orange with yellow on the edge. Rich molasses, salted caramel, espresso, dried fruit, and wood notes on the nose. On the palate I noted complex chocolate notes (swirls of dark chocolate and then sweet cocoa powder), and some high-toned petrol notes similar to a Riesling. Rich complexity. The finish was smooth, with mocha, molasses, brown sugar, and exceptionally balanced acidity. Wow!

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  • NV Quinta do Portal Porto Very Old Tawny 96 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/28/2021)

    Date unknown. This wine was bought from a small producer with no records. It was first purchased in barrel, although the wine was apparently not reacting well when they moved it into their own barrels. They then moved the wine into glass demi-johns (this was #5 of 7) in 2014. This wine probably has some muscatel grapes in it. It is dark mahogany in color. There is an intense nose of citrus with subtle cocoa powder and herbal notes underneath. The nose shows a good deal of age – they told us they believed that the wine was around 90 years old when acquired. I guessed it was about 100 years old based on the aromas, and that puts it in a similar timeframe. While the nose suggests a very old wine, the surprisingly lively acidity that you find on very old, well-aged tawnies show up here to back up the claim. There is an incredible intensity of sweet caramel, burnt sugar, and wonderful rich spices. Extremely long finish with intensity with waves of complex flavors.

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  • 2003 Quinta do Portal Porto Vintage + 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/28/2021)

    Dark ruby-purple in color with dark fruit, violets, and a touch of mocha powder on the nose. Rich blackberry, dark cherry, and boysenberry on the palate. I was worried about this wine’s longevity, as this wine seemed like it was blended to be consumed early in its life, but I am pleasantly surprised at how well the structure and tannins have helped this wine age gracefully.

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  • NV Quinta do Portal Porto 10 Year Old Aged White Porto 90 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/28/2021)

    Golden amber in color. Fresh tropical fruits and floral notes on the nose. There is an interesting mix of honey and ginger on the palate. The acidity is bright, and it has a refreshing, long finish. floral notes on the finish.

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  • 1999 Quinta do Portal Porto Vintage 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/28/2021)

    This is one of my favorite Vintage Ports from Portal. In an “off” year, they managed to produce a wine that not only has great structure and staying power but is also very easy to drink. Black currant and boysenberry on the nose, with dark fruit and luscious blackberry and blueberry on the palate. The structure is great, and the wine has good balance. Long finish.

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Flight 6 (9 Notes)

  • NV Bulas Porto Dry White 20 Years 90 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    The age of the blend is probably around 22 years old. Clear, orange-yellow in color. There are apricots and dried fruits on the nose. This dry style is complex but has also has a nice elegance about it. Very nice acidity on the palate, with orange spice and hazelnuts. There is just a touch of bitterness on the long finish, but otherwise a solid dry White Port.

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  • NV Bulas Porto 20 Anos Branco 90 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Orange-yellow in color. Clear. Apricots and dried fruit on the nose. This dry style is complex but has a nice elegance about it. Very nice acidity on the palate, with orange spice and hazelnuts. The age of the blend is probably around 22 years old. There is just a touch of bitterness on the long finish, but otherwise a solid dry white Port.

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  • NV Bulas Porto Dry White 30 Years 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Orange-yellow in color. Light cedar on the nose with roasted nuts, vanilla bean, and burnt marshmallow. Great complexity. Some light smokey notes on the palate along with creme brulee crust. There is a good balance between the sweetness and the acidity.

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  • NV Bulas Porto 30 Year White 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Orange-golden in color. Toasted sweet bread, tropical fruits, and amaretto notes on the nose. The palate has roasted nuts and some touches of honey. This wine has noticeable, but well-balanced acidity on the very long finish.

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  • NV Bulas Porto 20 Year Old Tawny 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    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.

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  • NV Bulas Porto 40 Year Old Tawny 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Amber-brown in color. Mahogany, molasses, some dried fruits and an odd but wonderful brown sugar barbecue sauce on the nose. The palate has a rich flavor profile of vanilla and cream brulee. Intense flavor profile and wonderful acidity. Extremely balanced. While many 40 Year Old Tawny Ports are normally rich and viscous, this one is medium bodied but it is very ethereal and complex with a softness and elegance. Wonderfully refreshing for a 40 Year Old Tawny Port.

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  • 2015 Bulas Porto Vintage 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Almost impenetrable dark purple in color. Fresh, dark fruit with blueberries and herbs on the nose. The Touriga Nacional grapes jump out on the palate as well as dusty tannins. Very nice balance on the mid-palate, though the tannins are still present among the dark fruit, blueberry and dark plum. Very long, balanced finished with cranberry and boysenberry.

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  • 2018 Bulas Porto Vintage 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Almost nearly opaque with a deep violet color. Floral notes of violets and carnations on the nose. Tannins are noticeable on the palate, with nice notes of plum and some black pepper. It has a very long finish with dark fruit coming through on the end of the finish. The Tinta Franca really stands out on the nose and the palate.

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  • 2019 Bulas Porto Late Bottled Vintage

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    What might have been the 2019 Vintage Port ended up not declared as a vintage year but will be bottled as a Late Bottled Vintage Port instead.

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Flight 7 (17 Notes)

  • NV S. Leonardo Porto 10 Year Old White 91 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Made from Codega, Cerceal, and Viosinho white grape varieties. Golden-white in color. Intense spice and tropical fruits on the nose with pineapple and white peach. The sweetness and acidity are well-balanced on the palate. Great acidity on the very long finish.

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  • NV S. Leonardo Porto 10 Year Old Tawny 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Amber-orange in color. Rich caramel burnt sugar and cedar notes on the nose. Smooth vanilla and caramel on the palate with amazing acidity and complexity. Bright acidity on the very long finish.

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  • NV S. Leonardo Porto 20 Year Old White 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    The “Mother Wine” for this blend is a 1984 White Port. Golden-white in color. Tropical notes of grilled pineapple, caramel, and hazelnuts on the nose. Intense rich palate with complex tropical fruits, burnt sugar, and extremely well-balanced acidity.

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  • NV S. Leonardo Porto 20 Year Old Tawny 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Amber-orange in color. Subdued nose with some wood and caramel notes. Vanilla, some butterscotch, and bright acidity on the palate. A touch of bitterness at the tail end of the palate. Very long finish. 92 points.

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  • NV S. Leonardo Porto 30 Year Old White 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Golden amber in color. Banana, tropical fruit, and a touch of vanilla cream on the nose. Rich, intense palate with light spice, some honey and white peach notes. Very long finish with just a touch of heat.

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  • NV S. Leonardo Porto 30 Year Old Tawny 91 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Amber-brown in color. Some light hints of caramel and brown sugar on the subtle nose. Rich, intense palate with burnt sugar and some cinnamon notes. It has a very long finish with almond skin bitterness, bright acidity, some spice, and noticeable tannins.

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  • NV S. Leonardo Porto 40 Year Old White 95 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Dark golden-yellow in color. Perfumed floral and honey on the nose with some amazing freshness. Extremely smooth tropical fruit, honey, and fantastic balance of sweetness and lively acidity. This seems much younger than a 40 Year Old Tawny Port.

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  • NV S. Leonardo Porto 40 Year Old Tawny 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Amber-brown in color. Subdued nose of mahogany, molasses, and a touch of caramel. Very smooth palate with well-balanced sugar and acidity. This is a great sipper! I expected a larger body from this wine, so this might be some slight bottle variation.

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  • NV S. Leonardo Porto 50 Year Old White 96 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    This is a blend of wines from 1962 and 1967. Orange spice and some extremely complex tropical fruits on the nose. Incredibly rich palate with notes of creme brulee, caramel, tropical fruit, and intense acidity. Amazingly long, rich finish with bright but balanced acidity.

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  • NV S. Leonardo Porto 90 Year Very Old White 99 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    This blend includes wines from 1880, 1900, 1910 and finally 1927 (in honor of the birth year of Miguel’s father, Mario Braga, who founded Quinta do Mourão). The wine is dark amber-brown in color with a tinge of gold and green on the edges. There is off-the-charts complexity on the nose with wave after wave of torrefacted sugars, herbs, grilled pineapple, and some dark mahogany. The palate matches the complexity, with a rich, viscous mouthfeel highlighted by sweet notes of toasted marshmallow, toffee, and a fresh, lively acidity. The finish is extremely long and harmonious, with the beautiful acidity and complexity lingering for minutes after each swallow.

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  • NV S. Leonardo Porto 60 Year Old White 95 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    This is a blend of wine from the 1955 and 1958 harvests. It has been aged in neutral American oak. It has a complex, rich tropical nose of guava and pineapple along with some fig and honey. It has a smooth entry on the palate with rich tropical fruit, honey, and notes of vanilla. The finish is smooth with great balance and sweetness.

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  • 1958 S. Leonardo Porto Colheita 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Cask sample. Very dark amber-brown in color. Intense toffee, espresso, caramel, and great notes of Vinegrenio (little vinegar). So many complex flavors. Great intensity on the mid-palate, and as well as great balance on the rich long finish.

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  • NV S. Leonardo Porto Velhissimo 100 year old tawny 99 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    This is a blend of wines from 1895 and 1927, which we usually call the “old” blend of this wine. The “new” blend comes from three different vintages, which (if I recall correctly, came from 1890, 1905, and 1927). Dark brown in color with noticeable viscosity when I swirled the wine in my glass. On the nose, I noted salted caramel, lime, expressive cedar, and dark rich espresso. Extremely full-bodied with an intensity and laser-focused acidity that was really something special. Nevertheless, the wine was exceptionally balanced, with the acidity and syrupy sweetness playing very nicely against each other. The finish on this wine went on for minutes, with waves of complex flavors. 99 points.

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  • 1948 S. Leonardo Porto Colheita 98 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Cask sample. Not a blend. This is the “Mother Wine” of the 40 Year Old Tawny Port. Incredibly intense notes of caramel, espresso powder, cedar, and orange spice. Rich, viscus palate with intense chocolate, espresso and burnt sugar. Very long, rich finish.

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  • 1972 S. Leonardo Porto Colheita 96 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Cask sample. Not a blend. This is the “Mother Wine” of the 30 Years Old Tawny Port. There are six different casks of this wine. There are very nice notes of cedar and caramel on the nose. The palate has a rich orange spice with nice acidity. There are chocolate notes on the long finish, with a little bit of bitterness on the tail end of the finish.

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  • NV S. Leonardo Porto Very Old White Port 130 Years 98 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Vinho Generoso #1. Intense nose of caramelized tropical fruits, honey, dried apricots and an absolutely amazingly intense mouthful. There are so many things happening in this wine. The palate dances with toffee, caramel, burnt sugar, and cocoa powder. The intense, complex finish goes on for minutes!

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  • NV S. Leonardo Porto Very Old Tawny 140 Years 99 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/29/2021)

    Vinho Generoso #2. Mocha-brown in color with yellow on the edges. It is so thick and viscous that it leaves a yellow coating on the glass when swirled. Intense chocolate and dark mahogany varnish notes. Syrup-like body with crazy complexity of milk chocolate, toffee, espresso, vinagrinho (little vinegar), toasted nuts and burnt sugar. The finish goes on forever and the color remains in the glass. Wow. Just wow.

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Flight 8 (9 Notes)

  • 2011 Quinta do Vesuvio Porto Vintage 96 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/30/2021)

    Dark purple with ruby edges. Mostly opaque. Violets, fresh crushed blueberry, herbal notes and nice minerality on the nose. Entry of blueberry with tannins ramping up immediately after. The tannins begin to recede at the end of the mid-palate into a nice balanced sweetness. The finish is extremely long. This wine probably has 40 to 60 years ahead of it.

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  • 2007 Quinta do Vesuvio Porto Vintage 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/30/2021)

    Dark purple in color with garnet around the edges. Blueberry, cassis and nice herbal notes on the nose. Red currant and boysenberry on the mid-palate, giving way to chocolate notes on the finish. Extremely balanced sweetness, acidity, and tannins. The finish is very long.

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  • 2003 Quinta do Vesuvio Porto Vintage 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/30/2021)

    Pale purple in color with some subtle hues of red-brown. Lots of cocoa powder on the nose with blueberry and brambly dark fruits. Very rich mouthfeel with some dusty tannins and notes of chocolate, rich raspberry, and red fruits. Very long finish.

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  • 2000 Quinta do Vesuvio Porto Vintage 91 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/30/2021)

    Chocolate, boysenberry, and some floral notes on the nose. Sweet cherry, red fruit, and tannins on the palate. There is a pleasant sweetness on this wine that lingers in the mid-palate and the rolls through the very long finish.

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  • 1997 Quinta do Vesuvio Porto Vintage 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/30/2021)

    Blueberry, raspberry, and some herbal notes on the nose. Some nice red fruit and some chocolate notes on the palate. Nice balanced acidity and some noticeable sweetness on the very long finish.

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  • 1996 Quinta do Vesuvio Porto Vintage 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/30/2021)

    Chocolate and herbal notes on the nose. Intense boysenberry and a touch of cranberry on the palate. Very nice acidity and balance. A faint touch of mint on the finish.

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  • 1995 Quinta do Vesuvio Porto Vintage 91 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/30/2021)

    Dried herbs, dusty red fruits, and a faint hint of cornmeal on the nose. Dusty, pronounce tannins with pomegranate and cranberry juice on the mid-palate. Long finish with good tannins and structure. This wine is coming across as a drier style of Port that I am used to seeing in other bottles of this wine.

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  • 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio Porto Vintage 97 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/30/2021)

    Cool, crushed blueberries, fresh violets, and some light herbal notes on the nose. What a fresh nose this has! Intense boysenberry and blueberry on the full-bodied palate with a very intense, sweet mouthfeel. Well-balanced tannins, rich complexity, and dark fruits on the extremely long finish.

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  • 1992 Quinta do Vesuvio Porto Colheita 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/30/2021)

    Rich, torrefacted notes of burnt sugar and orange spice on the nose. Full, rich body with bright acidity and espresso, chocolate, and molasses on the palate. Very nice, long finish.

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Flight 9 (6 Notes)

  • 1966 Taylor (Fladgate) Very Old Single Harvest Port Limited Edition 90 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/30/2021)

    Bottled in 2015. Light brown-orange in color. Toasted coconut, vanilla, and roasted hazelnuts on the nose. Some acidity on the entry, giving way to a rich, sweet mid-palate, that further gives way to more noticeable acidity through to the finish. Very long finish with caramel, orange peel and balanced tannins.

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  • NV Blackett Porto 40 Year Old Tawny 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/30/2021)

    Bottled in 2021. Dark brown-amber in color. Rich molasses and espresso bean on the nose. Rich, full bodied mouthfeel with amazing complexity and lively acidity. Extremely long finish.

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  • 1966 Barros Porto Colheita 89 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/30/2021)

    Bottled in 1981. Brown-yellow in color. Nose of light caramel and honey. There is some bright acidity on the palate with some dusty tannins that appear mid-palate and linger on into the long finish. There is something about the balance on the palate that makes this Port feel a little disjointed.

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  • 1961 Krohn Porto Colheita 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/30/2021)

    Bottled in 2010. Extremely dark brown in color with yellow on the edge. Intense, incredible nose of mahogany, vinegrenio (little vinegar), molasses, and espresso powder. Very intense, savory notes of dark chocolate, light soy sauce and rich intenseness on the palate. Very long finish with some tannins and just a touch of bitterness.

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  • 1937 Dow Porto Vintage 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/30/2021)

    Brown-orange in color. Cinnamon, red fruits and some light chocolate notes on the nose. This wine has the flavor profile of a very nice, very old Tawny Port, with good intensity, some caramel, and some nice milk chocolate notes on the palate. Medium long finish.

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  • 1863 Ferreira Porto Vintage Quinta do Vezuvio 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (9/30/2021)

    The Legendary Dona Antonia Adelaide Ferreira used to own Quinta do “Vezuvio.” This bottle was brought to a retirement dinner honoring Dominic Symington, who (until his retirement) was responsible for Quinta do Vesuvio. Brown in color with yellow on the edges. Toasted marshmallow, orange spice, vanilla and espresso on the nose. Intense dark chocolate and coffee bean, with tannins and acidity on the palate. Extremely long finish with notes of cocoa, molasses, and mocha.

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Flight 10 (10 Notes)

  • 2008 Agri-Roncão Douro DR White Colheita 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro

    (10/1/2021)

    Bottled in 2021. Clear, light yellow in color. Floral, honey, and light tropical notes on the nose. Intense, wonderful mouthfeel with tropical fruit, bananas, and very nice acidity. Excellent finish. Super smooth and drinkable.

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  • NV Agri-Roncão DR - 20 Year Old White Port 95 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (10/1/2021)

    Dark yellow in color. Butterscotch is present on the nose, and I am just starting to detect the first notes of oxidation you expect from the older White Ports. Vanilla, hazelnuts, and great honey notes on the palate. Very nice tannins with bright acidity. Sweet notes of honey with complexity and richness on the long finish.

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  • NV Agri-Roncão Porto DR - 30 Year Old White 92 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (10/1/2021)

    Unfiltered cast sample. Dark yellow-orange in color. Intense nose of tropical fruit, bananas, and honey. There are notes of oxidation that I expect from aged Whites Ports. It has a rich mouthfeel that starts with good acidity and a touch of nuts and almond skins. A little bitterness appears on the mid-palate, though not in a distracting way. Very nice long finish.

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  • NV Agri-Roncão Porto DR Very Old White 50 Years Old 96 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (10/1/2021)

    Bottled in 2021. Deep golden color. Dried floral and herbal notes on the nose, with some very nice hints of honey and varnished wood floors underneath. Extreme smoothness and amazing rich palate of tropical fruit, honey, and butterscotch. Great sweetness that is intricately balanced with the acidity. Extremely long finish.

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  • NV Agri-Roncão Porto DR - 20 Year Old Tawny 91 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (10/1/2021)

    The blend for this wine is probably closer to 25 years old on average. Orange-yellow in color. Wonderful notes of dried fruit, toffee, and citrus (lemon). On the palate, it is smooth with notes of maple, light roasted nuts, and some orange spice. The very bright acidity seems to hide a bit of the flavor profile on the palate. The tannins start to announce themselves on the mid-palate. Intense complexity on the finish but this seems a little unbalanced.

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  • NV Agri-Roncão Porto DR - 30 Year Old Tawny 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (10/1/2021)

    Bottled in 2021. Orange-brown in color with yellow on the edges. Notes of grilled lemon and some butterscotch on the nose. Rich mouthfeel with great notes of toasted nuts and caramel, and showing some hints of early oxidation.

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  • NV Agri-Roncão Porto DR - 40 Year Old Tawny 95 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (10/1/2021)

    Bottled in 2020. Clear, light brown in color with some yellow tinge. Lemon and burnt sugar notes on the nose. Pleasant, sweet notes of caramel right on the entry. About half a second after you swallow, boom! The intensity of this wine explodes on the palate with waves of complex flavors of caramel, burnt sugar, and a fresh sweetness. Usually, a 40 Year Old Tawny Port would have more torrefacted sugars notes, but not this one. Extremely long finish.

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  • NV Agri-Roncão Porto DR - 70 Year Old Tawny 98 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (10/1/2021)

    Bottled in 2021. This wine came from four forgotten casks at DR. Amber-brown color with yellow-green tinge on the edge. Warm spirit and loads of mocha notes on the nose. Incredible smooth texture, with complex notes of caramel, dried fruit, honey, and espresso beans. Remarkable for its balance and freshness. Absolutely amazing for a wine this old. Bottle number 85 of 200.

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  • NV Agri-Roncão Porto DR - 100 Year Old Tawny 99 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (10/1/2021)

    Cask #3 Sample. Dark brown in color with yellow on the edges. Mahogany and expressive notes of espresso, chocolate and vinegrenio. The incredibly rich mouthfeel seems to pick up viscosity on the mid-palate and evolve into a complex mélange of rich, flavors and textures. I picked up rich toffee, torrefacted brown sugars, and some simply amazing intensity. Great balance of acidity and sweetness. Wow. This is an amazing cask sample. Like drinking honeyed molasses with a shot of espresso. This cask is the is the Muito Muito Velha (Very Very Old) Port with over 100 years of age. These are often used to blend into other wines.

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  • NV Agri-Roncão Porto DR - 100 Year Old Tawny

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (10/1/2021)

    Cask #1 Sample. Dark brown in color with yellow on the edges. Intense dark chocolate, espresso, and molasses on the nose. Rich, sweet flavor profile with nuts, chocolate, and dried fruits. An amazingly long finish. Not rated because I was listening to two opera singers who were performing in the barrel room.

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Flight 11 (4 Notes)

  • 1970 Croft Porto Vintage 96 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (10/2/2021)

    Ex-cellars. Amber in color with some pink hues. Lively sentiment and breadfruit on the nose. Warm mid-palate with rich raspberry, spice notes, and some dusty tannins. A touch of nice acidity leads to the long finish of red fruits, Christmas spice, and noticeable spirit. This is a very good showing for this wine.

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  • 1970 Fonseca Porto Vintage 95 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (10/2/2021)

    Amber with a slight orange tinge and subtle pink hues on the edge. Some faint chocolate notes on the nose. Rich mouthfeel with herbal notes, fresh cherry, and well-balanced acidity. Rich viscosity and a nice long finish.

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  • 1970 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage Flawed

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (10/2/2021)

    Amber-ruby and color with significant sediment. Subtle nose of... it's corked. Not rated.

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  • 1970 Taylor (Fladgate) Very Old Single Harvest Port Limited Edition 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (10/2/2021)

    Bottled in 2020. Amber-orange in color with a touch of yellow on the edges. Apricot, creme brulee, and rich buttery notes on the nose. Rich citrus with orange and well-balanced acidity on the palate. Really nice sweetness and structure on the long finish.

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