NV Maynard’s 20 years old tawny port
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:31 am
This product was launched in Norway November 2019 and it became an instant success. First 12 months it has sold 17 070 bottles, which is a huge amount in the Norwegian port market. It is the no. 4 of all ports sold in Norway. Winemaker: Alvaro van Zeller.
50 cl. Bottled 2020. Decanted 2 hrs. Grapes: Touriga Franca 30%, Touriga Nacional 20%, Tinta Roriz 20%, Tinta Barroca 10%, other grapes 20 %. Medium redbrown colour (nearly transparent). Aroma of citrus, wood and herbs. Full body. Powerful taste dominated by citrus, burnt sugar/caramel, herbs and nuts. Pleasant tannins. Nice acidity/sweetness-balance. Long aftertaste 90 pts.
50 cl. Bottled 2020. Decanted 2 hrs. Grapes: Touriga Franca 30%, Touriga Nacional 20%, Tinta Roriz 20%, Tinta Barroca 10%, other grapes 20 %. Medium redbrown colour (nearly transparent). Aroma of citrus, wood and herbs. Full body. Powerful taste dominated by citrus, burnt sugar/caramel, herbs and nuts. Pleasant tannins. Nice acidity/sweetness-balance. Long aftertaste 90 pts.