Dow's Vintage 1977

Dow's Vintage 1977

Clear red colour with a brownish tinge showing considerable oxidation. Warm rich nose with a hint of plum. A rich and sweet mouthful of plummy fruits was matched with a long spicy finish. This was a superb bottle of vintage port at its peak.

Quevedo Colheita 1974

Quevedo Colheita 1974

Moderately turbid having a brown colour with a reddish tinge. The nose was reminiscent of a typical port cellar combining old oaky flavours with a sweet fruitiness and a hint of whitewashed masonry. The flavour was full bodied and reflected the elements detected on the nose. It combined Christmas pudding flavours with a subtle oakiness and a not unpleasant sensation of dried brick dust. This combination gave rise to a complex and fascinating port which deserved relaxed appreciation.

Pacheca Reserve Port

Pacheca Reserve Port

Deep reddish brown colour with a rich and fruity nose. This port turned out to be a top notch tawny reserve. In the mouth it was full bodied and sweet balancing plummy and dried fruit flavours with a good degree of dry oak to balance out the sweetness.

Kopke Colheita 1999 bottled 2019

Kopke Colheita 1999 bottled 2019

Clear moderate brown colour with an amber tinge the nose was sweet and nutty. Sweet dry fruit flavours were combined with old oak to give this port both long lasting depth and complexity.

Kopke 10 yo White

Kopke 10 yo White

Rich golden colour with a sweet nutty nose. This port was sweet and fruity with a significant contribution from old wood which gave depth and complexity.

Graham's Natura Reserve

Graham's Natura Reserve

Rich ruby colour with a soft fruity nose. This port was full bodied and fruity combining plummy flavours with a smooth and well developed finish. Having only light tannins it was very approachable.

Vasques de Carvalho 40 yo Tqwny

Vasques de Carvalho 40 yo Tawny

Deep amber colour with a rich sweet and oaky nose. Sweet dry fruits combine with complex oak flavours to give this port a deep and complex body.