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by Matt Latuchie
Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 10 Year Old Tawny Port by Sandeman
Replies: 0
Views: 405

10 Year Old Tawny Port by Sandeman

NV Sandeman Porto 10 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (1/27/2012) Thought the molasses and nut tones were very nice on the nose. The palate had nice floral notes, sweet cherry, blackberries and molasses. Being a neophyte to Port, I was impressed by how delicate this seemed...I was expecting ...
by Matt Latuchie
Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 30 Year Old Tawny Port by Sandeman
Replies: 0
Views: 448

30 Year Old Tawny Port by Sandeman

NV Sandeman Porto 30 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (1/27/2012) Spicer and more layered than the 10 and 20 Tawny. The molasses tone is a bit lighter and more elegant, oranges, with some wet nickel, hazelnut and lithe florals. Great stuff. (92 pts.) This tasting note is one of several relat...
by Matt Latuchie
Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 20 Year Old Tawny Port by Sandeman
Replies: 0
Views: 407

20 Year Old Tawny Port by Sandeman

NV Sandeman Porto 20 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (1/27/2012) Nice cinnamon and subtle chocolate notes on the nose. The palate is complex with layers of molasses, hazelnut and dark fruit. Again, this was far more delicate and nuanced than I was expecting. Very nice! (91 pts.) This tastin...
by Matt Latuchie
Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:29 pm
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: Multi: Sandeman; 10/20/30 Tawny's
Replies: 2
Views: 499

Multi: Sandeman; 10/20/30 Tawny's

NV Sandeman Porto 30 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (1/27/2012) Spicer and more layered than the 10 and 20 Tawny. The molasses tone is a bit lighter and more elegant, oranges, with some wet nickel, hazelnut and lithe florals. Great stuff. (92 pts.) NV Sandeman Porto 20 Year Old Tawny - Por...
by Matt Latuchie
Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:53 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: International #PortDay
Replies: 72
Views: 12673

Re: International #PortDay

Andy Velebil wrote:Here's an interview I did for #PortDay
http://blog.terroirist.com/?p=8327#more-8327
Thanks for posting Andy! Glad to finally be posting here...looking forward to learning from this crowd.