Quinta de Romaneira '07 @ $30

[Bradley Bogdan]

Wine Library has Quinta de Romaneira '07 for $29.99 and FS on 3 bottles with the code "PORT07"

Thoughts? Does this fall into Roy's rule of "Sub $40 and quality producer = buy" ?

[Eric Menchen]

I bought more 2007 than I should have, so I won't be buying this. But that is a great price and from reports it is a good wine.

[John M.]

I got a few--yes Bradley, I'd get a few--v good price.

[Brian C.]

I just bought three. Been counting down the days to this deal.

[Roy Hersh]

Wow, that is all I can say about the $30 price.

[Roy Hersh]

2007 Quinta da Romaneira Vintage Port
The upside potential here is impressive. Dark garnet and violet color. Smoky, floral, mocha and strawberry jam scents are delightful and forebode the beauty waiting to be sipped. Soft, smooth raspberry and hints of milk chocolate are approachable and feminine in style. It is easy to enjoy this young but has the underpinnings to drink well for three decades. It will only improve from here and could use a solid eight to ten hours in a decanter to show its best during its infancy. Don't be afraid to drink the Romaneira early on too. 93+ Points (2010-05-18)


2007 Quinta da Romaneira Vintage Port
Cask sample. The wine division of AXA's Managing Director Christian Seely purchased the 400 hectare property in 2004 and took the 40 hectares that were in disrepair and slowly but surely has been renovating the vineyards and now there are currently 80 hectares planted, along with fixing up the four lagares and of course, there was an amazing hotel built on the property. Focused on this 2007 Vintage Port, I obtained a sample bottle and spent four days evaluating it. The tasting note that follows is from this sampling, but a brief mention -- just after the harvest concluded this year, I visited the Quinta and was fortunate to try this fine VP again to see how it had evolved (more in a moment). But first, back to the TN. Lively but dark fruit aromas of smoky prune and black cherries with a floral element of dried rose petal provided a wonderful bouquet. Rich, nearly full-bodied in weight, soft and ultimately approachable, this is a fruit driven Port with enough crisp acidity and prominent, yet resolved tannins that will provide the ability to age for up to two decades. Soft, macerated Morello cherry and smoky plums deliver sweet fruit flavors in a balanced and sensuous package, fleshy and with bold flavors. This doesn't seem to have the stuffing for the long haul; nonetheless, it is packed with delicious juice that's quite easy to enjoy right now. Back to our visit, (to Romaneira) -- when trying this VP six weeks ago, it had fleshed out nicely and was every bit as good as the bottle I spent four days with. It is very solid and provided another data point (and a consistent one). As the vineyards continue being redeveloped and gain some further vine age, this property is going to be one to keep an eye on. 93 Points (2009-06-09)

[Moses Botbol]

That has to be the cheapest '07 VP I have seen for sale!