2007 Vintage Port Wrap Up
Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:19 am
I had a chance to sample many 2007 VP’s last night at a Douro wine event. Did not take notes, but typing this only 15 hours later, so still fresh in my memory...
To my surprise, Taylor and Fonseca have already sold out in our region according to the representative!
Taylor did not show the power or pepper that I would’ve expected, yet was the most massive port for long term aging.
Fonseca actually had a little of the power that I would’ve expected from Taylor but was not as tannic as Taylor nor as sweet as I would’ve thought
Croft really nailed it on keeping their profile. Had the tangerine-mandarin orange taste that is the same with every one of their vintages. Not as hot as I would’ve expected a Croft to taste. This could be an epic vintage for Croft.
Kopke is showing some wonderful fruit and is in the middle of power among the VP’s. Going to be a wonderful vintage for them, but probably won’t age as long as Taylor.
Noval was just sublime. It’s hitting on all cylinders and just had so much depth of flavor. Probably the best 2007 out of the bunch; had everything from sweetness, acid, tannin… You name it and it’s got it.
Noval Silval was a step back right now. The Touriga Nacional was really potent and will need a long time to settle in. The regular Noval did not have that at all. Silval I would expect to be good in the future, but for me it’s too out of balance.
Dourum (sp) is a new brand and 2007 is their new vintage. A unique nose, perhaps flowery. A little soft yet delightful. Could be a great early aging port and a good first effort for them.
There were a few other brands, but I can’t remember what I thought of them such as Warre, Dow, Sandeman, Quinta da Romaneira…
Quinta Vesuvio has not present for 2007 VP, but their first dry wine was there and an excellent effort at that. At the same level as the Post Scriptum.
Ramos Pinto had their Duas Quintas Reserve 2004 which is really wonderful. I have a case, but never tried it and this wine has a long life ahead. Ramos did not bring their 2007 VP to the event.
To my surprise, Taylor and Fonseca have already sold out in our region according to the representative!
Taylor did not show the power or pepper that I would’ve expected, yet was the most massive port for long term aging.
Fonseca actually had a little of the power that I would’ve expected from Taylor but was not as tannic as Taylor nor as sweet as I would’ve thought
Croft really nailed it on keeping their profile. Had the tangerine-mandarin orange taste that is the same with every one of their vintages. Not as hot as I would’ve expected a Croft to taste. This could be an epic vintage for Croft.
Kopke is showing some wonderful fruit and is in the middle of power among the VP’s. Going to be a wonderful vintage for them, but probably won’t age as long as Taylor.
Noval was just sublime. It’s hitting on all cylinders and just had so much depth of flavor. Probably the best 2007 out of the bunch; had everything from sweetness, acid, tannin… You name it and it’s got it.
Noval Silval was a step back right now. The Touriga Nacional was really potent and will need a long time to settle in. The regular Noval did not have that at all. Silval I would expect to be good in the future, but for me it’s too out of balance.
Dourum (sp) is a new brand and 2007 is their new vintage. A unique nose, perhaps flowery. A little soft yet delightful. Could be a great early aging port and a good first effort for them.
There were a few other brands, but I can’t remember what I thought of them such as Warre, Dow, Sandeman, Quinta da Romaneira…
Quinta Vesuvio has not present for 2007 VP, but their first dry wine was there and an excellent effort at that. At the same level as the Post Scriptum.
Ramos Pinto had their Duas Quintas Reserve 2004 which is really wonderful. I have a case, but never tried it and this wine has a long life ahead. Ramos did not bring their 2007 VP to the event.
