This tasting of Kopke White and Tawny Ports was conducted virtually using a set of test tube wine samples which were shipped to participants. We were joined by Winemaker Carla Tiago and Ana Pereira from Sogevinus, the parent company of Kopke.
2003 Kopke White Colheita Port – Bottled in 2021. Pale yellow in color. Honey, apricot, dried flowers, and clove on the nose. Honey, dried apricots, and spices on the rich palate. The richness flows through to the complex finish with honey, and some light lemon notes. 92 points. 2021-08-16
Kopke 20-Year-Old White Port – Bottled in 2021. Yellow gold in color. Some peaches and tropical fruit notes on the nose with honey and caramel. Good acidity. Flavors of grapefruit and honey on the palate create a sense of balance between acidity and sweetness. There is also a hint of spice during the transition from the mid-palate to the finish. Nice long finish with bright acidity. 91 Points. 2021-08-16
Kopke 20 Year Old Tawny Port – Bottled in 2021. Amber-orange in color. Mahogany and vanilla notes on the nose. Rich, sweet mouthfeel. A touch of bitterness on the palate with toffee, spice, and some espresso. Very long, expanding finish with vanilla notes, and a good balance between the sweetness and acidity. 92 Points. 2021-08-16
1981 Kopke Colheita Port – Bottled in 2021. Amber-orange in color. Old oak barrel notes with some vanilla and honey on the nose. Tons of vanilla, richness, and a smooth flavor profile on the palate. Great, complex finish with wonderful rich notes coming in wave after wave. 93 Points. 2021-08-16
1966 Kopke Colheita Port – Bottled in 2021. Amber-orange in color with tinges of green on the rim. Tobacco leaves, teak, and herbal notes on the nose. Extremely smooth, rich flavor profile with well-concentrated flavors of citrus, caramel, and vanilla. A little bit of spirit on the long, lingering finish. 94 Points. 2021-08-16
1957 Kopke Colheita Port – Bottled in 2021. Amber-brown in color with just a touch of green on the rim. Orange spice, caramelized brown sugar, and an incredibly complex, rich mouthfeel. The acidity is well-balanced with the sweetness, and the long finish is marked by wave after wave of rich, but extremely smooth combination of flavors, acidity, and sweetness. 96 Points. 2021-08-16
