Porto, Douro, Portugal
Ruby colored. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, chocolate, caramel, and cinnamon. Moderately sweet. Enjoyed over nearly two weeks. Spent 4 years in cask before bottling. Nice late bottled vintage port. 20% ABV.
Ruby colored. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, chocolate, caramel, and cinnamon. Moderately sweet. Enjoyed over nearly two weeks. Spent 4 years in cask before bottling. Nice late bottled vintage port. 20% ABV.
Dec 28th, 2018Matchless in the LBV category and more floral, less spiritous. A delight defined by its elegance and finesse. Note this is a declared vintage where most others LBVs are made in off years...and the early drinking alternatives are sealed not by a T-cap but this by a driven cork proof that even after four years in cask and then a due rest in bottle it could very well mature in the cellar for decades more to come...if I can keep myself from drinking it up long before then...
Matchless in the LBV category and more floral, less spiritous. A delight defined by its elegance and finesse. Note this is a declared vintage where most others LBVs are made in off years...and the early drinking alternatives are sealed not by a T-cap but this by a driven cork proof that even after four years in cask and then a due rest in bottle it could very well mature in the cellar for decades more to come...if I can keep myself from drinking it up long before then...
2 people found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2015
Absolutely astonishing. This was a well declared vintage, and a stunningly balanced LBV. Unfiltered and unfined, with a lovely balance between raisin, espresso and cedarwood on the nose. The mouthfeel is rich, with stewed fruits and dark chocolate and a refreshingly spicy, lingering finish. I've never had a port jump at me with a spicy, woody character such as this one. It will mature so well in the coming years!
On a side note, I wanna thank @Kyle Groombridge, TWP for this wedding gift, it was absolutely enjoyed!
Absolutely astonishing. This was a well declared vintage, and a stunningly balanced LBV. Unfiltered and unfined, with a lovely balance between raisin, espresso and cedarwood on the nose. The mouthfeel is rich, with stewed fruits and dark chocolate and a refreshingly spicy, lingering finish. I've never had a port jump at me with a spicy, woody character such as this one. It will mature so well in the coming years!
On a side note, I wanna thank @Kyle Groombridge, TWP for this wedding gift, it was absolutely enjoyed!
Amazing deal on this LBV, intense dried/cooked fruits, amazing silky tannins, warming and tasty after dinner
Amazing deal on this LBV, intense dried/cooked fruits, amazing silky tannins, warming and tasty after dinner
Dec 23rd, 2015
Smurf port is pretty Smurfin' good.
Smurf port is pretty Smurfin' good.
May 25th, 2015Very reliable example of L.B.V. Bold fruit, deep spice and citrus notes. Thoroughly enjoyable. 2003
Very reliable example of L.B.V. Bold fruit, deep spice and citrus notes. Thoroughly enjoyable. 2003
Jan 2nd, 2015Notes of fig, cinnamon and caramel. Rich in color. Smooth 
Notes of fig, cinnamon and caramel. Rich in color. Smooth 
Mar 23rd, 2020
Really good for what it is... excellent QPR.
Really good for what it is... excellent QPR.
May 29th, 2017New Years Eve libation 🎉 (Zack's standard choice). Liquid candy!
New Years Eve libation 🎉 (Zack's standard choice). Liquid candy!
Dec 31st, 2016
