2000 Dona Matilde Colheita Port

[Glenn E.]

from the 2010 Port Harvest Tour
served after lunch at DOC

2000 Dona Matilde Colheita Port

Color: Deep tawny with significant red.
Nose: Apricot, caramel, butterscotch. Some alcohol. Faint bread grains.
Palate: Full body, medium sweetness. Red fruits and still some decent tannins. Decent acidity. Some light honey. Too much ruby left for me - it feels more like a hybrid than a tawny. Could really be great with another 10-15 years of age in barrel.
Finish: Starts tart and tannic, then shows warmth. Good length, but develops a bit of a bite late.

Score: 87 points.