That’s a 19 year old white Port, which is a much different experience than the typical white Port. Bright notes of honey, peaches, and apricots are countered by a healthy slug of oxidation, light wine vinegar, and pressed ginger. There’s a touch of milk chocolate somewhere in the middle, but the finish is sharp and bracing, with a little saline in the mix. It drinks closer to a Sauternes than a young white Port, which makes things all the more intriguing. Definitely worth visiting. A-
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Another stunner. Light brown and red in the glass, this Port has a gentle nose but a bold, complex palate showing deep, integrated notes of caramel, toffee, pecan, a touch of coffee, and a light herbal character. It also has a wonderful mouthfeel, blending medium sweetness and high acidity with a long finish. A
Gold-tinted red in color, this Port shows light sweetness coupled with caramel and sour cherry notes as well as high acidity. It is a distinctive and enjoyable Colheita Port, but I preferred others more. B+
The NV 30 Year Old White Port was bottled in 2017 with a bar-top cork and 120 grams per liter of residual sugar. Simply gorgeous, this has a sweet conclusion, but it also adds some Tawny-like flavor to go with its fresh feel. There is fine grip on the fin...