Vincente Arroyo produces our favorite port outside of Portugal and even then only the better vintages, as Vincent has a wonderful ability to extract a depth of flavor from Peitite Sirah like no other. Not overly fortified, it provides an unctuous balance of deep black fruit & chocolate. 2006 is a particularly excellent vintage in terms of the depth.
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OK ... so it had only been 2 weeks since the last (and my last until next year's shipment) time we had this ... but she couldn't wait and wanted to share it ... me, I was thinking of hoarding it. This is great stuff! Great balance with great flavor, no overpowering alcohol like many ports, not overly sweet ... great with dark chocolate ... and this is the only way that I eat chocolate ... just let it melt in your mouth with the port ... it doesn't get much better!!
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This is one of the best ports I've ever had! The balance is great ... than may be enhanced by the fact it was 16% alcohol rather than the typical 20% or so that most CAL ports are. We had it with a chocolate bundt cake that had rum and vodka in it ... port is the only way I like chocolate and this was great!!
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12/25/2023 - DaninClearwater wrote: 93 Points
This wine still has it after all these years
Good job, Vince
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2/27/2022 - danscellar wrote: 94 Points
A wonderful Vince port, Well Done!!
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11/20/2020 - danscellar wrote: 92 Points
A very nice Vince fruit forward port, drinking nicely!! Enjoy!!
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11/5/2020 - danscellar wrote: 93 Points
What a nice way to end an evening!! Smooth, flavorful and just yummy! Enjoy!!
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2/11/2018 - Outplaying wrote:
Not giving up much on the nose. I like how this isn't extremely sweet. Still undeveloped. Hold.
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11/17/2013 - IAmVintage wrote: 94 Points
Vincente Arroyo produces our favorite port outside of Portugal and even then only the better vintages, as Vincent has a wonderful ability to extract a depth of flavor from Peitite Sirah like no other. Not overly fortified, it provides an unctuous balance of deep black fruit & chocolate. 2006 is a particularly excellent vintage in terms of the depth.
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2/26/2013 - wadcorp wrote:
- Medium forming legs and aromas of black currant. It's balanced with a medium/full body. Smooth texture with a medium finish.
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12/25/2012 - DaninClearwater wrote: 94 Points
Drank at Christmas dinner at Amanda's house
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12/25/2009 - biggwater wrote: 95 Points
Limited..for good reason..rich and meaty, perfect CA port...and they are grandfathered in to call their product Port next year
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2/13/2009 - Parnelli wrote: 93 Points
OK ... so it had only been 2 weeks since the last (and my last until next year's shipment) time we had this ... but she couldn't wait and wanted to share it ... me, I was thinking of hoarding it. This is great stuff! Great balance with great flavor, no overpowering alcohol like many ports, not overly sweet ... great with dark chocolate ... and this is the only way that I eat chocolate ... just let it melt in your mouth with the port ... it doesn't get much better!!
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1/31/2009 - Parnelli wrote: 93 Points
This is one of the best ports I've ever had! The balance is great ... than may be enhanced by the fact it was 16% alcohol rather than the typical 20% or so that most CAL ports are. We had it with a chocolate bundt cake that had rum and vodka in it ... port is the only way I like chocolate and this was great!!
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1/14/2009 - biggwater wrote: 94 Points
Spectacular wine. Wait for maturity several years. I needed to gauge quality so I will buy more. Ruby style port, deepth and sweetness is perfect
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