2016 Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port

[Andy Velebil]

I had the opportunity to spend 3 days tasting this, and a 2016 Quinta de Roriz, cask sample. The color of this was consistently darker than the Quinta de Roriz. The nose stayed very tight over the course of tasting this, only giving up a more blueberry component. Excellent depth, lush berries, menthol, silky chocolate, plenty of tannics and acidity and fantastic structure that melds it all together with a long finish. This really opened up at the end of day 2 and continued to reach it's best on day 3. This is a fantastic Vintage Port and one that will age along with other tops of the vintage.
94-95 Points