Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Robert Parker - 30 Oct 02
An opaque blue/purple color (typical of this vintage's top offerings) is followed by a strikingly provocative aromatic display (flowers, licorice, blackberries, and cassis). This firmly-structured, classic, tightly-knit, restrained port exhibits brilliant purity as well as impressive intensity. While not the most dramatic or flamboyant, it is a beautiful, classically structured port that will age gracefully. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2030. Importer: Premium Port Wines, Inc., San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 401-1700
Drinking Date: 2008 - 2030
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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 03
Saturated bright ruby. Primary, backward aromas of cassis, redcurrant, licorice, minerals, bitter chocolate and spices. Penetrating, structured and powerful. Not hugely sweet but boasts superb flavor definition and impressive extract. A very unevolved port that's best today on the expanding finish, which features notes of cassis, violet, dark chocolate and peaty earth and terrific grip and thrust.
Drinking Date:
17.5
Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 17 Dec 22
Deep crimson still and a beautifully round, ripe expression of Douro fruit but, when contrasted with Dow's 1977 alongside at the JancisRobinson.com Christmas dinner, it looked rather callow and unformed. When we finished the decanter many days later with Stichelton, it was a delight. Context is all. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2050
Portugal Fine Wine and Fortified Port

Portugal

Portugal is a treasure trove of indigenous grapes, ancient traditions and modern confidence. From the schistous slopes of the Douro to the breezy Atlantic coast, the wines offer freshness, texture and authenticity. Expect structured reds, mineral whites, and of course, Port – but also thrilling lesser-known finds from regions like Dão, Bairrada and Alentejo. A rich, expressive and hugely rewarding wine culture.