Friday, August 28, 2009

2009 08 28 - Vintage with Port


VINTAGE WITH PORT

Graham’s Late Bottled Vintage 2000
Tasting:
Attractive liquorice and floral aromas with fresh, ripe blackberry fruit flavours. Rich fruit concentration with spicy complexity and depth, held together by superb structure and balance.

Rating: 94 Points by Wine Advocate

Retail Price: $56.00



Smith Woodhouse Late Bottled Vintage 1995
Tasting:
Intense and deep ruby red colour. The nose is brimming with ripe red fruits, soft and delicious aromas of black plums and hints of cherries. On the palate, the wine is full bodied with an exquisite and balanced structure full of finesse.

Blend: A blend of traditional Portuguese grape varieties from the Douro Valley
Rating: Gold Medal in International Wine and Spirit Competition 2006

Retail Price: 72.00



Symington Quinta Do Vesuvio Port 2003
Tasting:
Wine Spectator: Complex aromas of crushed berries, pepper and spices. Full-bodied with medium sweetness and layers of polished tannins. Masses of berry, plum and citrus character. This single-vineyard Port is always superb.

Blend: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Barroca
Rating: 95 Points by Wine Spectator, 90 Point by Wine Advocate


Retail Price: $136.00