Tuesday, 29 May 2012

Rozés Terras do Grifo Special Reserve

Rozés Terras do Grifo Special Reserve

Deep rich ruby colour and full fruity nose. This had good depth being sweet, rich and plum full of fruit flavours. A noticeable to degree of tannins contributed to the experience. This was very enjoyable after a very sweet sobremesa.

Kopke Colheita 1964

Kopke Colheita 1964

Deep brown colour with a rich nose of burnt molasses. This had sweetness derived from the fruits, which was counteracted by the astringency of considerable contribution from the oak. This resulted in a port that had both depth and considerable complexity.

The Yeatman Vintage 1992

The Yeatman Vintage 1992

Deep cloudy ruby colour with a rich fruity nose. This port was rich with fruit flavours and just hints of tannins. It had great depth and a long finish.

Real Companhia Velha Colheita 1980

Real Companhia Velha Colheita 1980

Deep tawny amber colour with a light nose of old fruits. This was rich and very sweet with butterscotch and vanilla to the fore and oaky wood at the finish.

Dalva Tawny 40 Year Old

Dalva Tawny 40 Year Old

Pale brownish amber colour with a rich complex nose of sweet burnt oak. This was smooth and sweet combining butterscotch flavours with a good bite of old oak.

Dalva Tawny 30 Year Old

Dalva Tawny 30 Year Old

Rich amber colour and a good nose of old port. The big and satisfying mouthful was rich and sweet combining old fruit flavours with vanilla and other contributions from the oak.

Dalva Tawny Reserve

Dalva Tawny Reserve

Clear deep golden brown colour with a nutty sweet nose. This approachable port was sweet and nutty combining the sweetness of the fruit sugars with butterscotch flavours and light contribution from the oak.