2000 Augusto’s Vintage Port

[Eric Menchen]

Aromas are definitely oxidized, stewed prunes with some tar and molasses in the background; almost like an old Ficklin. Swirling reveals some spirit, but not unpleasant. Despite the oxidized aroma, this is still powerful in the mouth, with plenty of tannins and fruit, strawberry, boysenberry, blueberry. This will be interesting in 10-20 years, but in the middle of the pack for 2000. 92 points.

[Will W.]

Who produces "Augusto's"?

[Eric Menchen]

Who produces "Augusto's"?

It is my understanding that they are a small local family label. They also own Quinta dos Corvos, a separate label. Someone in one of their tasting rooms told Lisa and Vic that the wines of the two different labels were different, but Vic believes they are the same. Neither was particularly outstanding, so I'm not going to worry about that.

http://portoaugustos.pt/site/history/?lang=en
https://www.quintadoscorvos.pt/en/about

[Will W.]

Got it; thanks Eric. I recall the trip to the Corvos tasking rooms at the start of PHTII, last year; whilst a novice (then and now), I was likewise underwhelmed by the port, most especially relevant to the retail prices in the shop. That may be why I failed to notice any Augusto's, if indeed it was on offer alongside the Corvos. I have certainly not seen any Augusto's since that time and, on your implicit advice, shall give it a miss.

Here I am reminded that I discovered, not too long after PHTII, that Vista Allegre markets its 30 and 40 year old tawnies - in Portugal, at any rate - under the "Insignia" label at very, very favourable prices. As far as I can tell, 'tis the same port or, at any rate, of the same quality as the equivalent Vista Allegre.

[Andrew Kirschner]

Good morning,
New member here.
Wanted to chime in regarding the Augosto’s and Dos Corvos.
While i found the Augusto’s to be slightly above average (particularly the 30 and 40+ tawnys) i was floored by the Dos Corvos 40+, actually one of the best 40s I’ve enjoyed- and if you are purchasing there, competitively priced relative to other 40s.
Now if you’re shipping here (USA), that’s another matter (currently charging 80 euros to ship a case.)
But really, if you’ve not tried their 40- you’re missing out.
Thanks,
Andrew

[Eric Menchen]

Here's my note on the 40: viewtopic.php?f=12&t=41042&p=138063

[Andrew Kirschner]

I largely agree with your assessment of the taste, but also felt it leaned towards fig as well.

As for the value, i still think it’s quite reasonable for the quality purchased in house- it’s the shipping that becomes an issue. (I was told by several houses that they won’t ship to the US while 45 remains in office when i last visited Gaia in November).

Not that my score would matter to most, but based upon my experience I’d still rate it closer to 94-95. Hoping to obtain a few more bottles when I return in a few months.

[Thomas V]

Who produces "Augusto's"?

It is my understanding that they are a small local family label. They also own Quinta dos Corvos, a separate label. Someone in one of their tasting rooms told Lisa and Vic that the wines of the two different labels were different, but Vic believes they are the same.

http://portoaugustos.pt/site/history/?lang=en
https://www.quintadoscorvos.pt/en/about

According to a friend of mine that is also an importer in Denmark. Corvus is equal to Estanho.

[Eric Menchen]

The page I linked for Augusto's states:

It consists in an alliance between two small family producers and also originally Portuguese from The Demarcated Douro Region (Quinta do Estanho - Cardoso Family / Quinta da Devesa - Fortunato family)

And the Corvos page states, about the quinta:

It was aquired by Jaime Acácio Queiroz Cardoso in 1989