Churchill's Ruby Reserve
Bright ruby colour with a light but plummy nose. Moderately sweet and
fruity but somewhat spoiled by a preponderance of young vegetable
elements. Perhaps this has been emphasised by the relatively dry
style of this wine.
Monday, 29 September 2014
Churchill's Dry White
Churchill's Dry White
Bright golden colour with a floral nose. Quite dry with only a little
fruit coming through. There was a noticeable contribution from the
wood though.
Sunday, 28 September 2014
Cálem Tawny Reserve
Cálem Tawny Reserve
Deep clear brown colour with rich fruity molasses on the nose. There was a substantial fruity body carrying a complexity of sweet dried fruits and dry slightly burnt oak elements.
Monday, 11 August 2014
Taylor's LBV 2008 (Bottled in 2013)
Taylor's LBV 2008 (Bottled in 2013)
There was a dark ruby colour with a hint of purple. The nose contained moderately plummy fruit elements with hints of spice. As one would expect of a Taylor's LBV, this was a competent and enjoyable port. The sweetness of the berry flavours was balanced with a slightly peppery spicey component so that neither was overly predominant.
There was a dark ruby colour with a hint of purple. The nose contained moderately plummy fruit elements with hints of spice. As one would expect of a Taylor's LBV, this was a competent and enjoyable port. The sweetness of the berry flavours was balanced with a slightly peppery spicey component so that neither was overly predominant.
Saturday, 12 July 2014
Vista Alegre Vintage 1996
Vista Alegre Vintage 1996
Deep ruby colour with a richly fruity nose. A well balanced port combining a rich depth with a plummy fruitiness. This wasn't the most intense and complex port that I have ever tasted, however it was enjoyable and approachable. It had the qualities of a true vintage port at a very reasonable price.
Deep ruby colour with a richly fruity nose. A well balanced port combining a rich depth with a plummy fruitiness. This wasn't the most intense and complex port that I have ever tasted, however it was enjoyable and approachable. It had the qualities of a true vintage port at a very reasonable price.
Monday, 23 June 2014
Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas Vintage 1988
Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas Vintage 1988
It is over four years since I last tried a Vargellas of this vintage so it will be interesting see if there is much difference between the tastings.
This time the colour was almost inky black with just a hint of ruby to lighten it. A touch of amber could be seen in the rim. The nose was rich and redolent with plummy fruit scents. It had a sweet and full flavour of sweet plums balanced against a spicey tannic pepperiness. There wasn't a lot of depth but the combination rich fruit and pepper made this a satisfying digestive after a rich meal.
It is over four years since I last tried a Vargellas of this vintage so it will be interesting see if there is much difference between the tastings.
This time the colour was almost inky black with just a hint of ruby to lighten it. A touch of amber could be seen in the rim. The nose was rich and redolent with plummy fruit scents. It had a sweet and full flavour of sweet plums balanced against a spicey tannic pepperiness. There wasn't a lot of depth but the combination rich fruit and pepper made this a satisfying digestive after a rich meal.
Sunday, 22 June 2014
Quinta do Crasto Vintage 1999
Quinta do Crasto Vintage 1999
Well blow me down, I had intended writing this one up tomorrow having decanted said port this afternoon. However the missus has been hammering the decanter all evening and if I don't do it now it won't get done. Must be jolly good port judging from the way she is knocking it back. I must add that this is a very special bottle as it was given to us during a visit to the quinta a few years back. Muito obrigado Jorge.
There was a dark almost inky ruby colour that was coupled with a plummy slightly oily nose. This was not the most intense port that I have ever tasted but I reckon we cracked this bottle at just the right time. Rich plummy fruit flavours combined harmoniously with subtle oily aldehydes to give a satisfyingly rounded experience. It didn't have the depth of a classic vintage but showed what could be achieved from a selected wine of a not quite so auspicious harvest. It must be good as the missus has just put the last of it in her glass.
Well blow me down, I had intended writing this one up tomorrow having decanted said port this afternoon. However the missus has been hammering the decanter all evening and if I don't do it now it won't get done. Must be jolly good port judging from the way she is knocking it back. I must add that this is a very special bottle as it was given to us during a visit to the quinta a few years back. Muito obrigado Jorge.
There was a dark almost inky ruby colour that was coupled with a plummy slightly oily nose. This was not the most intense port that I have ever tasted but I reckon we cracked this bottle at just the right time. Rich plummy fruit flavours combined harmoniously with subtle oily aldehydes to give a satisfyingly rounded experience. It didn't have the depth of a classic vintage but showed what could be achieved from a selected wine of a not quite so auspicious harvest. It must be good as the missus has just put the last of it in her glass.
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