TN: S. Leonardo 90 Year Old Very Old White Port

[Stewart T.]

• S. Leonardo 90 Year Old Very Old White Port - Portugal, Douro, Porto (9/29/2021)
  This blend includes wines from 1880, 1900, 1910 and finally 1927 (in honor of the birth year of Miguel’s father, Mario Braga, who founded Quinta do Mourão). The wine is dark amber-brown in color with a tinge of gold and green on the edges. There is off-the-charts complexity on the nose with wave after wave of torrefacted sugars, herbs, grilled pineapple, and some dark mahogany. The palate matches the complexity, with a rich, viscous mouthfeel highlighted by sweet notes of toasted marshmallow, toffee, and a fresh, lively acidity. The finish is extremely long and harmonious, with the beautiful acidity and complexity lingering for minutes after each swallow. (99 pts.)

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