This was a souvenir of our first visit to the Douro region in 2004 when we brought home three bottles. Let's see if it was worth waiting sixteen years for. The colour was a dark and intense ruby colour; when you see a port like this you understand why they call red ports rubies. The nose was rich and spicey with a hint of fruitiness. On tasting the mouth was filled with rich and smooth fruity flavours backed by a tremendous body of mellowed tannins. The balance between the fruit and tannin was so enjoyable as the fruit flavours continued to come through long into the after taste. Having enjoyed some well crafted single quinta vintages recently it was good to have this reminder of what a classic vintage can offer with its fuller depth and longer finish.
