TN: 2007 Cockburn Quinta dos Canais Vintage Port
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 12:13 am
Decant: Various - For the first time in many years the Cockburn blend did not contain any juice from Canais and the decision was taken to bottle a separate Canais port from this vintage.
Deep crimson in colour. Nose is elegant and floral, with lovely blackcurrants. Texture is a little thin, but the flavours and tannins are very well balanced with the tannins gripping the mouth like a gently perfumed vice. The aftertaste and length are modest, reminding of the old fashioned sherbet-lemon sweets. Pleasing and balanced; made in an elegant style. 86-88. 86 points
Deep crimson in colour. Nose is elegant and floral, with lovely blackcurrants. Texture is a little thin, but the flavours and tannins are very well balanced with the tannins gripping the mouth like a gently perfumed vice. The aftertaste and length are modest, reminding of the old fashioned sherbet-lemon sweets. Pleasing and balanced; made in an elegant style. 86-88. 86 points