Rozés Branco Extra Seco

Rozés Branco Extra Seco

This is one for those who say they don't like port because it is too sweet. Very pale colour with little nose. This was a strikingly dry white port in which it was difficult to discern fruit elements due to the lack of sugars. However I am sure it could be an interesting experience for those who like their white wines bone dry.

Quinta de la Rosa Tonel No 12 Tawny 10 Year Old

Quinta de la Rosa Tonel No 12 Tawny 10 Year Old

The quinta now has sufficient stocks to prepare this as a ten year old. It had a light brown colour with a nutty nose. The taste was smooth combining the usual dried fruits and nuts but a little less intense than the colheita.

Quinta de la Rosa Colheita 1997

Quinta de la Rosa Colheita 1997

Clear tanned red colour with a nutty nose. This port had a lovely smooth, rich and sweet flavour combining nuts with dried fruit.

Quinta de la Rosa LBV 2003

Quinta de la Rosa LBV 2003

Good red colour with a fruity nose. Rich fruity taste, mellow and well balanced.

Krohn Tawny 10 Year Old

Krohn Tawny 10 Year Old

Very deep brown colour with a strong woody nose. This was a rich wine with a slightly chemical taste. A deep oaky flavour comes through later. This was a wine that I was a bit dubious about at first but in grew on me as it had exceptional depth for a 10 year old.

Quinta da Casa Amarela Tawny 10 Year Old

Quinta da Casa Amarela Tawny 10 Year Old

Clear bright brown liquid with alcohol predominating on the nose, just a hint fruit. However the taste was fuller than the nose suggested being rich and warm with an oaky depth.

Quinta de Ventozelo Tawny

Quinta de Ventozelo Tawny

Turbid reddy brown colour with dried fruits on the nose. This was well balanced being rich sweet and nutty.