Tuesday 25 December 2007

Fonseca Terra Prima Organic Reserve Ruby

Fonseca Terra Prima Organic Reserve Ruby


Lovely deep plummy purple ruby. Slight fruitiness on the nose with a hint of almond. This port was a big fruity mouthful with lots of sweet grapiness and a warming hint of oak. It was characterised by its smoothnees, depth and long aftertaste.

Saturday 22 December 2007

Quinta de Ventozelo Vinzelo

Quinta de Ventozelo Vinzelo


A straightforward pleasant enough ruby.

Dow's Trademark Finest Reserve

Dow's Trademark Finest Reserve


Deep bright ruby with a plummy fruity nose. Rather dry taste with strong tannins and lacking in fruit. I bought this one as it was on special offer in the supermarket. I think I'll be stearing clear of it in future.

Thursday 6 December 2007

Churchill's Reserve

Churchill's Reserve

Bright ruby colour with a soft fruity nose. This had a fruity softness being pleasantly fresh and sweet but without a lot of depth.

Saturday 1 December 2007

Porto Cruz Tawny 10 Year Old

Porto Cruz Tawny 10 Year Old


Golden brown colour with a red tinge. Smelled of sweet fruit cake. The taste was sweet, fruit and nutty with oak in the aftertaste.