Cálem

Vintage Porto Port Blend

9.110 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Porto, Douro, Portugal
Port Blend
Blue Cheese, Chocolate & Caramel, Vanilla & Caramel, Salami & Prosciutto, Fruit & Berries, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Fruit Desserts, Soft Cheese, Chocolate & Coffee
Top Notes For
Stefan Dolhain

1985 vintage. This was the first vintage for Jeremy Bull ( who moved from Taylor's) and as I tasted it young many times, I considered it a sleeper of the vintage (with Fonseca being the superstar). And it surely does not disappoint now at almost 4 decades old. Solid colour. Still lots of black fruit in the nose and the mouth, dark chocolate and spices with impeccable balance and great length. You can still find this in Portugal at a fraction of the price of the big boys. Highly recommended.

1985 vintage. This was the first vintage for Jeremy Bull ( who moved from Taylor's) and as I tasted it young many times, I considered it a sleeper of the vintage (with Fonseca being the superstar). And it surely does not disappoint now at almost 4 decades old. Solid colour. Still lots of black fruit in the nose and the mouth, dark chocolate and spices with impeccable balance and great length. You can still find this in Portugal at a fraction of the price of the big boys. Highly recommended.

Jan 11th, 2023
Fabien Lainé

Blogger VinDeling.com

9.1

Aged Port with still great aging potential, the alcohol still kicking around a bit so needs a few more years I guess - Classic style Vintage and attractive port - a great value for money for a Vintage

Aged Port with still great aging potential, the alcohol still kicking around a bit so needs a few more years I guess - Classic style Vintage and attractive port - a great value for money for a Vintage

Aug 22nd, 2014
Tc Thomas

As an eleven year old, I was going through an early puberty when this was on the vine, I'm now technically middle aged...

Definitely aged better than I have.

Both go well with cheese.

As an eleven year old, I was going through an early puberty when this was on the vine, I'm now technically middle aged...

Definitely aged better than I have.

Both go well with cheese.

Aug 10th, 2019
Eric Crane

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

9.1

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Mar 18th, 2016
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Oct 1st, 2022
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Apr 24th, 2021
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Mario had this 5 years ago

Mario had this 5 years ago

Dec 25th, 2018
Stef Van Der Vorst

Stef had this 7 years ago

Stef had this 7 years ago

Feb 18th, 2017
Gunnar Roland Tjomlid

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Dec 23rd, 2016