1987 + 1997 Quinta do Javali colheita/tawny port

[Rune EG]

This quinta is having a rising market in Denmark. At the recent large port event in Roskilde, Denmark, they presented a blend of 1987 colheita and 1997 colheita. It became very popular and was sold out very fast. My wife and I liked it a lot. The Danish representative has imported a 2nd batch of 240 bottles and I purchased 6 btls which we got few days ago. As you will see from the enclosed picture the label is stating: “2018 special edition for Denmark”. I am not sure whether tawny or colheita is the correct description, so I am using both.

Bottled March 2018. Decanted 2 hrs. Tiny bit deposits. Clear brownred colour. Heavy aroma of citrus, herbs and something burnt. Full body. Probably the roughest tawny/colheita I have tasted. In spite of this, there was a wonderful elegance. Really a mouthful. Taste showing a very nice combination of citrus, minerals, oak and herbs. Latter in more “quantity” than in most tawny/colheita-ports. Also, something burnt like in the aroma. Tannins are quite strong, but still being polished. Well-balanced acidity/sweetness. Long aftertaste with a touch of bitterness. 95 pts.

[Paul C. Metman]

Hi Rune,

Thanks a lot for your note and picture. Visited Quinta do Javali a couple of years ago and was very impressed by the quality of their wines, both port (including very good LBV) and still red wines. In NL the wines are limited availble (last Reserva Old Vines being 2012) and from port their LBV and 30 years old tawny, the latter being sold for a little bit more than €90. Can you give an indication of the price of the 1987/1997 tawny you described and/or other Javali wines/ports? Thanks in advance

[Rune EG]

Only purchased this Javali-product at the moment.
This 1987/1997 costed abt EUR 75 incl VAT