For The Love Of Port

2011 Vieira de Sousa Porto Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Inky dark purple. Blackberry dominates the nose. Tremendous, concentrated blueberry on the palate, but great balance. Tannins ramp up on the mid-palate, but cruise to a pleasant conclusion on the long finish. (93 pts.) This tas...

2001 Quinta do Portal Porto Colheita - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Quinta do Portal does not plan to release this Colheita. Crazy powdered mocha on the nose. Full, concentrated flavors or burnt sugar, honey, and candied nuts. The acidity is amazing on this wine, and the intense flavor profil...

NV Vieira de Sousa Porto White Porto - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Cask sample. More than 25 years old. White peach and tropical notes with some nice wood notes as well on the nose. Concentrated, complex flavors with nice acidity. (90 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting...

NV Vieira de Sousa Porto Branco 10 Anos - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) White pepper on the nose. Some vanilla hints with cedar and orange peel. Pleasant drinker. (88 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here] to see the original note in context.

NV Vieira de Sousa Porto 10 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Intense notes of caramel on the nose. Concentrated crème brulee on the palate with some underlying spices. Long finish with nice acidity. (94 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here]...

NV Vieira de Sousa Porto 20 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Bottled in 2013. Some woody notes on the nose. Orange peel and some spices on the palate. Good balance and acidity on the medium-long finish. (90 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [h...

2012 Espinhal de Cima Douro Branco - Portugal, Douro (10/2/2013) Very pale yellow in color. Pear and some light citrus on the nose. Crisp, fresh acidity and tropical fruits on the palate. (90 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here] to see the original note in c...

1999 Quinta do Portal Porto Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Vibrant nose of raspberry and some cola. Great structure. Balanced red fruit and cola on the finish. Some nice rounded tannins. (94 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here] to see the origi...

1995 Quinta do Portal Porto Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Chocolate note on the nose. Subdued red fruit on the palate. This is a balanced, elegant style with a little age showing on this wine. (92 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here] to see th...

2011 Quinta do Portal Porto Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Black fruit and some anise on the nose. Intense, mouth-puckering tannins giving way to some nice blueberry and cassis on the palate. Long finish. (93 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here...

2003 Quinta do Portal Porto Late Bottled Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Bottled in 2007. Medium-dark ruby in color. Slightly cloudy appearance. Black plum and some anise on the nose. Dark fruit on the palate. A light touch of spirit and balanced tannins on the relatively short finish....

2000 Quinta do Portal Porto Late Bottled Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Bottles in 2005. Red fruit with a hint of vanilla on the nose. Black cherry and all spice on the palate. Very long finish. (92 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here] to see t...

1994 Quinta do Portal Porto Late Bottled Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Bottled in 1998. Light vegetative notes on the nose. Raspberry and red fruit on the palate. Rich mouthfeel. Good balance on the slightly oxidized, long finish. (89 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related...

2003 Quinta do Portal Porto Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Very dark purple in color. Raspberry and pepper on the nose. Dark fruit and firm tannins on the palate. Grippy tannins on the long finish. (91 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here] to se...

2013 Quinta do Portal Porto Colheita - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Bottled in 2010. Some herbal notes on the nose. Amber in color. Carmel and orange on the palate. Full-bodied, rich mouthfeel. Long finish. (91 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here] to s...

NV Quinta do Portal Porto 30 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Bottled in 2012. Light amber/orange in color. Some vegetative notes on the nose. Burnt sugar and orange peel on the palate. Some spice on the long finish. (87 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting n...

NV Quinta do Portal Porto 40 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Bottled in 2013. Medium-amber in color. Pronounced orange peel on the nose. Caramel and orange spice on the palate with hints on mocha on the long finish. (90 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting n...

NV Quinta do Portal Porto 30 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/2/2013) Bottled in 2012. Orange and cedar on the nose. Rich mouthfeel. Notes of orange and hints of almond on the palate. (89 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here] to see the original no...

2011 Quinta do Vallado Sousão Douro - Portugal, Douro (10/1/2013) Extremely dark garnet in color (from the Sousão grapes). Red fruit and floral notes on the nose. Intense red fruit on the palate with good structure and acidity. (91 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Cl...

2011 Quinta do Vallado Touriga Nacional Douro - Portugal, Douro (10/1/2013) Opaque dark purple in color. Violets and plum on the nose. Red fruit on the palate. Medium-long finish. This wine has a nice, elegant style (93 pts.) This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here] t...