August 19, 2020 - Bright amber colour. can smell the richness and sweetness of the first sip. Honey, marzipan, nutty and rancio flavours. in mouth, it is bold, rich and powerfull. I usually appreciate and rate Dalva ports in a higher manner. This bottle lacks of acidity and subtlety to balance the alcohol.
paired with cheeses but would better pair with deserts.
August 10, 2020 - Nuts in the nose, very fresh start, slightly sour. Sweet with marzipan. In the finish the nuts are dominating again, lots of hazelnuts and walnuts. Great Colheita.
October 21, 2019 - Rancio character with hints of burnt orange. Quite a strong line of acidity through this that gave it length on the finish as well as keeping it fresh.
September 19, 2019 - 2019 FTLOP Harvest Tour; 9/19/2019-9/28/2019 (Portugal): Bottled in 2019. Amber orange in color. Woody notes and caramel on the nose. Rich, lush mouthfeel with orange spice and good acidity on the palate. Great long finish.
August 17, 2019 - Sammamish Port Club - August 2019 (Sammamish, Washington): Note of light cinnamon, caramel, and some orange spice. Great salinity and acidity on the palate. Very long finish with orange peel, great acidity, and balance.
June 1, 2019 - Sehr fein
May 26, 2019 - Not blind
Powerful, in the beginning you feel the alcohol but after a few seconds very smooth, dense and pleasant like a good Whisky. Chocolate, dried figs and dates, plums and some smoky notes, well balanced. No experience with the durability of such wines but at least 10 more years. 93
February 15, 2019 - Hnm
May 19, 2018 - Tasted at Castos e Pratos in the Douro Valley, Portugal. Nose is not very expressive, just hints of alcohol with cardboard-y oxidation (maybe it needs to open up a bit?) but the palate is much more enjoyable. Its acidity and oxidation are a little bit harsh at first and it finishes a bit too hot but that gives way to sweet/savory notes of golden raisins, dried figs, straw, honey and flowers. Glad I tried it but maybe not something I need to drink again.
April 7, 2018 - Light brown and green color.
Very nice