Quevedo Colheita 1996 Bottled in 2013
A deep brown colour was matched with a rich christmassy nose of dried fruits and mixed nuts. The taste was marked by contrasting flavours of sweet dried fruits and the bitterness of old oak. The counterbalance of the sweet and bitter elements was reminiscent of a good quality dark chocolate.
Quinta do Portal 29 Grapes
At a recent visit to Quinta do Portal I asked for a couple of bottles of 27 Grapes as it is a reserve ruby to which I am particularly partial. I was informed that they didn't sell 27 Grapes but they did have some 29 Grapes! So now it contains another two grape varieties.
There was a deep ruby colour with a rich grapey nose. It had a rich smooth fruity taste coupled with a warm, deep body and a hint of spice. This remains one of my favourite examples of this type of port.
Vista Alegra LBV 2009
Dark ruby colour with a fruity nose. This port has good body combined with fresh soft fruity flavours. There was a slight tannic sparkle in the background.
Vista Alegre LBV 2005
Deep dark ruby colour with a rich fruity nose. This port was rich and full bodied yet soft and fruity at the same time.
