While the nose is of prototypical tawny port with raisin, caramel, fig, cocoa, and sandalwood, the palate has a fruitier profile with subtle cherry flavor. Full and rich but not cloying - it’s actually on the drier end of the taste spectrum for a tawny.
Royal Oporto is a tawny-focus brand marketed by Real Companhia Velha which owns several quintas including Quinta das Carvalhas. — 2 years ago
Delicious raisins, prunes dark chocolate. Sweet but not cloying. Great with dark chocolate — 6 years ago
Concentrated chocolate had at total wine sample — 7 years ago
Taste like anise — 7 years ago
Just delightful. — 8 years ago
#lbv #port #carvalhas — 21 days ago
A gift from my brother, we enjoyed for my hubby’s birthday. Delicious — 6 years ago
Black currant on nose and taste with cherries hint of cocoa great length. Very subtle tannins. 1-2 more bottles drink over next 2 years. — 6 years ago
2015 vintage. Medium body, great red blend from Portugal. Some ripe berry flavor up front. Easy finish. — 7 years ago
Some cherries and plum, low alcohol-13.5%, smooth tannins — 4 months ago
Very rich with lots of depth. Similar flavor profile to the 20 and 30 year, but more depth and complexity. — 4 years ago
Wow! Rich and deep. Much better than the 10 and better than the 20. A lot more flavor on the back of the tongue and it lasts longer! Big finish! — 4 years ago
Full body. Deep plum flavor. Very lingering finish with subtle spice notes. Still wine. Amazing. — 7 years ago
Storng alcohol burn, typical porto aroma married to nutty and black fruit smells. Very caramel-y and raisin-y with medium body and a long surprisingly toasty finish. Like toasted rice crispies. First 10 yr old port I've had and I like it. Pairs well with fudge with peanut putter — 9 years ago
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Very good. #vintageport #port — 21 days ago