Sandeman - Late Bottled Vintage Port 2018
Price: $44.99
Sale Price: $34.99
| Producer | Sandeman |
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| Country | Portugal |
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| Region | Porto |
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| Varietal | Port Blend |
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| Vintage | 2018 |
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| Sku | 19604 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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So what is this gem like? It is a “ruby” port, as opposed to “tawny”, meaning the emphasis is on the fruit. As a young port, aged for just a few years in a combination of barrels and stainless steel tanks, it is actually quite “wine-like”. I’ve known some unscrupulous fellows who have snuck it into Zinfandel tastings as a “ringer!” Dark blackberry and cherry flavors play nicely with hints of spice and chocolate before a fine, long finish. Serve just a little below room temperature to emphasize the fruit flavors! Trust me… serve with chocolate desserts, firm cheeses like blue or cheddar, or just sip by the fire!
Decanter: 96 Points
“Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional with 5% each of Tinto Cão and Sousão grown at Sandeman’s quintas Seixo and Vau. Colour so deep as to be almost opaque; dense and brooding on the nose, big, ripe and well defined on the palate, with lovely freshness to offset the ripe plum and black cherry fruit. Finishes with a flourish. Serious LBV.”
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