December 1, 2018
Theme: Colheita Ports
1983 Porto Rocha Porto Colheita – Bottled in 2002. Cloudy in appearance. Amber-orange in color. A little “mucus” poured out into my glass. Subtle cedar, cocoa powder and vanilla notes on the nose. Lush mouthfeel, with orange spice, cinnamon and some light spirit on the palate. Medium-bodied, with expanding mid-palate and spice notes on the long, balanced finish. 93 points. 12/1/2018
2003 Vista Alegre Colheita Port – Bottled in 2013. Amber with ruby hues in color. Very clear. Light, subdued nose with hints of herbs and milk chocolate. Baked spiced apples on the palate, with moderate tannins on the mid-palate. Long finish. 90 points. 12/1/2018
1982 Graham’s Colheita Port – Bottled in 2013. Orange-amber in color with yellowing on the edges. Very clear. Slightly subdued nose. Elegant, with toffee and a touch of espresso. Smooth mid-palate, with an aromatic note of varnish when aerated in the mouth. Slightly on the sweeter side on the finish. 91 points. 12/1/2018
1989 Quinta da Romaneira Colheita Port – Bottled in 2003. Medium-brown in color. Medium cloudy. Baking powder and some wood notes on the nose. Cocoa and some spirit on the mid-palate. Pralines and nuts, with pronounces spirt on the medium-long finish. 92 points. 12/1/2018
1996 Cálem Colheita Port – Bottled in 2017. Light amber with pink hues. Light color saturation. Very clear. Slight Band-Aid notes on the nose, with some chocolate notes underneath. A little bitterness like almond skins on the mid-palate, with orange spice and cola note emerging on the late palate. Nice rich finish with great acidity. 93 points. 12/1/2018
1966 Krohn Colheita Port – Bottled in 2006. Dark brown-amber in color. Pretty cloudy. Mahogany, espresso, and wood on the nose, along with some underlying vegetative notes. Might be a touch of volatile acidity (VA). Unctuous molasses, eucalyptus, and herbal notes reminiscent of a Ricola cough drop. Long finish. 95 points. 12/1/2018
1991 J.H. Andresen Colheita Port – Bottled in 2015. Amber-orange in color. Very Clear. Orange spice and light cedar on the nose. Toffee, orange peel, ginger, and spice on the palate. Great balance, acidity, tannins, and warmth on the long finish. 93 points. 12/1/2018
