Graham's Lodge - Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
- NV Graham Porto The Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/20/2017)
7-8 years old. Amber orange in color. Orange spice and caramel on the nose. Rich, full approach with orange and cinnamon on the palate. Very long, lush finish with nice acidity. (90 pts.) - NV Graham Porto 10 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/20/2017)
Cedar and pine resin on the nose with some red fruit notes underneath. Cinnamon and a touch of nice herbal notes on the palate. Great, balanced, long finish. (92 pts.) - NV Graham Porto 30 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/20/2017)
Floral and intense honey notes on the nose. Sexy, reductive palate with honey, caramel, and some light spice. Smooth, very long finish. Just a touch of bitterness on the finish. - 1995 Quinta do Vesuvio Porto Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/20/2017)
Dark ruby in color with purple on the edges. Classic floral notes that I love about Vesuvio VPs. Brooding dark fruit on the palate, with some plum, black cherry, and a touch of anise. Very long, luscious finish. (90 pts.)
- 2007 Kopke Porto Colheita - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/20/2017)
Cinnamon and red fruit on the nose. Cedar and mahogany on the nose with some subtle caramel notes. Burnt sugar, caramel, and orange spice on the palate. Great balance and acidity on the long finish. (93 pts.) - NV Kopke Porto Porto 30 Years Old White - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/20/2017)
Petrol, oak, lemon, and citrus on the nose. Rich mouthfeel with lemon and tropical fruits on the palate. A nicely balanced wine that retains its complexity of fruit, tannins, and bright acidity. Suave, long finish. (92 pts.) - NV Kopke Porto 30 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/20/2017)
Bottled in 2016. Amber yellow in color. Nose of roasted pecans, orange peel, and brown sugar. Lush, rich mouthfeel and great orange spice notes on the palate. A touch of pleasant spice on the long finish. (94 pts.) - 1981 Kopke Porto Colheita - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/20/2017)
Orange-yellow in color. Subdued nose, but the mouthfeel oozes with orange, honey, and toffee. The tannins are just a touch out of balance on the mid-palate but overall didn't detract too much from this wine. Great, balanced finish, with the acidity and tannins landing in a really good spot. (93 pts.) - 1978 Kopke Porto Colheita - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/20/2017)
Dark amber in color. Some nice strawberry and honey on the nose. Citrus and nutty flavors with great acidity. Medium-bodied, with a touch of alcohol peeking through on the palate. Very long, smooth finish. (91 pts.) - 1957 Kopke Porto Colheita - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/20/2017)
Dark amber in color. Butterscotch, caramel, nuts, and a touch of spirit on the nose. Vanilla nougat, caramel, toffee, and honey on the smooth, medium-bodied palate. Amazingly long, unctuous finish. (96 pts.)
- NV Quinta do Noval Porto Noval Black - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/21/2017)
Dark ruby in color. Dark berries and cherry on the nose. Strawberry, cassis, and boysenberry on the palate with some subtle hints of licorice. Balanced tannins on the long finish. (92 pts.) - 2012 Quinta do Noval Porto Late Bottled Vintage Port unfiltered - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/21/2017)
Unfiltered. Ruby red with dark center. Dark fruits and complexity on the nose. Raspberry jam, boysenberry and chocolate notes intermingle on the palate. Well-balance tannins and beautiful long finish. (93 pts.) - 2015 Quinta do Noval Porto Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/21/2017)
Dark purple in color. Blueberry, a touch of herbs, and some rose petal on the nose. Well-balanced tannins and very long finish. Blueberry, cocoa, and a touch of spice on the palate. Aggressive tannins that give way to some residual dark fruit on the very long finish. (91 pts.) - NV Quinta do Noval Porto 40 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/21/2017)
Dark tawny-brown in color. Orange peel, maple syrup, and nuts on the nose. Incredible rich and lush mouthfeel with caramel, hazelnut and orange spice on the palate. The complexity of the flavors is remarkable. Waves of pecans, caramel, cocoa powder, and molasses roll through the mid-palate into the very long, smooth finish. (94 pts.) - 2003 Quinta do Noval Porto Colheita - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/21/2017)
Amber-orange in color. Toasted nuts, tobacco, and pleasant herbs on the nose. There is a touch of spirit on the palate, but it doesn't drown out the nice notes of toffee and roasted pecans. The acidity and sugars are well-balanced on the nice long finish. (93 pts.)
- NV Vieira de Sousa Porto Branco 10 Anos - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/21/2017)
Foot-trod. The average age for this white Port is 15-20 years old. Golden yellow in color, this Port exhibits nuts and a touch of tropical fruits on the nose. Nice, full-bodied, with a touch of spirit on the finish. (92 pts.) - NV Vieira de Sousa Porto Tawny 10 Anos - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/21/2017)
Amber-red in color. There are some dusty notes of mahogany, spice, and cinnamon on the nose. Very rich flavors of cinnamon with some hints of red fruit remaining. A touch spirity on the long finish. (89 pts.) - NV Vieira de Sousa Porto Very Old White Port - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/21/2017)
Aged in 5,000 L barrels for more that 40 years, this Old White Port is medium mahogany in color with the greening around the edge characteristic of an old white Port. Great notes of roasted nuts, caramel, and butterscotch. The medium body weigh carries the complex flavors and acidity that make this wine amazing. (95 pts.)
- NV Taylor (Fladgate) Porto 20 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/22/2017)
Amber-orange in color. Notes of caramel, honey, and toasted almonds on the nose. Smooth, rich mouthfeel with notes of hazelnuts and caramel on the palate. The finish is marked by well-balanced tannins and acidity and seems to go on and on. This is one of the better bottles of this wine that I have tasted. (92 pts.) - 1996 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage Quinta de Vargellas - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/22/2017)
Dark purple in color. There were some really interesting herbal and Asian spice notes on the nose. Wonderful dark fruit notes of boysenberry and black plum on the palate. The very long finish showed great balance. (90 pts.)
- NV Sandeman Porto Fine White - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/23/2017)
Honey in color. Very clear. Some complex floral notes on the nose. Medium dry in style. Topical notes of banana and lychee on the palate with some slightly dusty tanning on the very end of the finish. (90 pts.) - NV Sandeman Porto Founder's Reserve - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/23/2017)
Ruby purple in color - nearing the color of an eggplant. Red fruit on the nose with a touch of spirit present. Blackberry and dark fruit on the palate. Firm tannins on the finish with some nice residual fruit still showing through. (91 pts.) - 2011 Sandeman Porto Late Bottled Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/23/2017)
Dense, dark purple in color. Red fruit, a touch of spirit, and some earthy notes on the nose. Intense, tannic midpalate with Bing cherry, boysenberry, and blackberry. Good acidity on the long finish. (93 pts.) - NV Sandeman Porto 20 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/23/2017)
Rich amber-orange in color. Almonds, spice, and caramel on the nose. Very balanced palate with smooth midpalate of orange spice, caramel, and espresso beans. Nice long finish. (92 pts.) - NV Sandeman Porto 30 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/23/2017)
Amber-orange in color. Vanilla, cedar and orange spice on the nose. Nice, complex flavors of roasted hazelnuts, burnt sugar, and honey on the palate. Very long, balanced finish. (94 pts.)
- 2000 Sandeman Porto Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/23/2017)
Dark ruby in color, Some really nice dark fruit notes of black cherry, tobacco leaf, and spices. The dark fruit carries over to the palate, with notes of rich blackberry and boysenberry. The tannins are pronounced on the mid-palate and roll through the very long finish. (92 pts.) - NV Taylor (Fladgate) Porto 10 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/23/2017)
Medium-ruby in color. Some really nice orange peel, spice and woody notes on the nose. Medium-bodied, with some red fruit, notes intermingling with the tannins and a touch of spirit. Nice, easy drinker, with a medium-long finish. (88 pts.)