For The Love Of Port

This Douro red is now 8.5 years old (since harvesting), and it was time to test it out. Based on previous experience, we increased the decanting time from 3 hr to 4 hrs, and that appeared to be a good decision.

Decanted 4 hrs. Dark purple colour. Fruity aroma of dark red berries and with oak/minerals in the background. Medium to full body. In the taste the minerals are becoming more evident and together with the fruit this wine is giving a well-structured impression. Powerful and elegant in a very nice harmony. With well-integrated acidity/sweetness, this wine has gone up a few steps. Considered one more point, but ended at 94 pts.

I have this in my cellar and I recently saw a poor score for this wine, so your note makes me happy.

David Spriggs wrote:I have this in my cellar and I recently saw a poor score for this wine, so your note makes me happy.

I think decanting, as Rune mentioned, is the key on many Douro wines. Pop and pour just doesn't do the upper end ones justice. Even an hour or two can make a big difference.

Andy Velebil wrote: I think decanting, as Rune mentioned, is the key on many Douro wines. Pop and pour just doesn't do the upper end ones justice. Even an hour or two can make a big difference.

Agreed... especially for Roriz!