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Community Tasting Notes 11
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Ralph_ wrote: 93 points
April 6, 2023 - 2023 Bottling
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Ralph_ wrote: 92 points
February 4, 2022 - 2021 bottling
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theportguy wrote: 91 points
September 29, 2021 - 2021 FTLOP Harvest Tour; 9/19/2021-10/2/2021 (Portgugal): 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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theportguy wrote: 92 points
September 23, 2019 - 2019 FTLOP Harvest Tour; 9/19/2019-9/28/2019 (Portugal): Dark brown-orange in color. Clear. Dark chocolate and brown sugar on the nose. Chocolate and caramel on the rich mid-palate. Bright acidity. Some subtle cherry notes on the late palate and a long, balanced finish.
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theportguy wrote: 91 points
August 17, 2019 - Sammamish Port Club - August 2019 (Sammamish, Washington): Bottled 2017, Cocoa powder and some spirit on the nose. A touch of maple on the palate. Very long finish, with a slight touch of oxidation.
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By Roy Hersh
December 2009 (link)(NV San Leonardo 30 Year Old Tawny Port) Bottled in 2008; there was only one pipe of this wine, which originated in 1972. Dark-amber-colored with a golden edge, it offers a delicately perfumed nose of ripe peach, dried apricot, almond paste, and golden raisin. Although delicious at cellar temperature, it gains heft as it warms up; I like it served cool, but not cold, to maintain the lovely acidity while the smooth, creamy texture comes through. The complex palate is filled with dried fruits, pralines, ripe nectarine, and lush caramel. The finish is nothing short of incredible, with a lingering and complicated aftertaste that rivals most great Madeiras. This tawny was even better the second and third day after it was opened—maybe the finest 30 Year Old Port, period, but I’d certainly like to try it side by side with the Vista Alegre in a taste-off. The Tenets of Tawny Port
Wine Definition
- Vintage N.V.
- Type Red - Fortified
- Producer S. Leonardo
- Varietal Port Blend
- Designation 30 Year Old Tawny
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Portugal
- Region Douro
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Porto
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (2%)
- In Cellars 185 (53%)
- Consumed 157 (45%)
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