August 17, 2019
Theme: Tawny Ports
Sandeman Fine Rich Madeira – Amber orange in color. Clear. Mahogany and wood notes on the nose with a bit of oxidation. Incredibly unctuous with some chocolate notes. Some oxidized notes on the finish with date on the very long finish. Baby aspirin? 91 points (8/17/2019)
S. Leonardo 10 Year Old Tawny Port – Amber orange in color. Clear. Some hints of petrol, some vanilla extract. Thick, unctuous mouthfeel with some light spice, honey and bullion cube. Very long, unctuous finish. 92 points (8/17/2019)
Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny Port – Bottled 2016. Clear, amber-orange in color. Slightly subdued nose. Some rose petal notes. Apricot, orange peel. Unctuous, bright acidity. Long finish with good acidity and sweetness. 92 points (8/17/2019)
1992 J.H. Andresen Colheita Port – Slightly cloudy, brown-orange in color. Vegetal / citrus notes with some acetone. Unctuous mouthfeel. Cola, chocolate on the finish with a touch of bitterness. 89 points (8/17/2019)
DR 30 Year Old Tawny Port – Bottled 2017. Christmas spice. Really well balanced with honey and a touch of cinnamon on the nose. Unctuous mouthfeel with long finish and good acidity. 94 points (8/17/2019)
Leonardo 30 Year Old Tawny Port – Bottled 2017, Cocoa powder and some spirit on the nose. A touch of maple on the palate. Very long finish, with a slight touch of oxidation. 91 points (8/17/2019)
1985 Dalva Colheita Port – Not of light cinnamon, caramel and some orange spice. Great salinity and acidity on the palate. Very long finish with orange peel, great acidity and balance. 93 points (8/17/2019)
