I have dealt with this retailer in Washington DC for over a decade (since I used to live nearby). Reputation is sterling.
The offering:
Port Sale
Cockburn’s 2000…………………….Reg:$69.99…………..Sale:$54.99
95 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
“Potentially one of the most compelling wines of the vintage, this inky black/purple-colored 2000 exhibits notes of scorched earth, melted asphalt, blackberry liqueur, and a pungent, penetrating intensity that reverberates in the mouth as well as the head. Full-bodied, massive, and concentrated, with a 45-second finish, this thrilling effort should drink well between 2010-2035.”
Taylor Fladgate 2003…………….Reg:$104.99………..Sale:$74.99
98 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
“The 2003 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port improved each time I raised it to my nose or mouth. It displays a black color and a salty, graphite-laced nose packed with sweet black fruits that is reminiscent of a stellar vintage of Chateau Latour. With air, notes of molasses, burnt sugar, spices, and jammy plums emanate from the glass. Full-bodied, hugely dense, immensely rich, as well as thick, this behemoth is also amazingly balanced and harmonious. Raisins, molasses, licorice, black cherries, plums, and a distinctive note of violets are found in its complex, seamless character. Its interminable finish reveals additional notes of chocolate, kirsch, red as well as black currants, dark cherries, and rose blossoms. Armed with exceptional power, depth, and purity, this Taylor will proudly stand shoulder to shoulder with the finest ever crafted by the Fladgate Partnership. Projected maturity: 2035-2060.”
Fonseca 2003……………..Reg:$104.99…………Sale:$74.99
96 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
“Sporting an opaque, black-colored robe with dark purple trim, the 2003 Fonseca Vintage Port exhibits a nose of profound depth. Its sweet black mass of dark fruit and spice aromas leads to a character of immense depth, richness, and weight. Full-bodied, viscous, and almost impenetrable, this dense, backward port is powerful and exceptionally long in the finish. Possibly the most masculine Fonseca I’ve ever encountered, it coats the taster’s palate with licorice, jammy black fruits, and notes of chocolate that last for over a minute. This blockbuster will require at least three decades to fully blossom. Anticipated maturity: 2035-2060.”
Roy says: I believe that the pricing on the 2000 Taylor is currently the most aggressive in the USA, from a recent conversation I've had on this topic.
Jon Genderson
Schneider's Of Capitol Hill
300 Massachusetts Ave. N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
202-543-9300
jon@cellar.com
http://www.cellar.com
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