Sandeman - 2018 - Vintage Port - 750 ml.

Sandeman - 2018 - Vintage Port - 750 ml.

SKU: A7219

Varietal Icon Port
Country Icon Portugal
Region Icon Douro
94 RP 96 WE
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DESCRIPTION

Deep color, almost opaque. Aroma of excellent complexity, with spicy notes, together with curry, pepper, ginger, red berries and black fruits. The wine has a light cacao touch with a slightly stony finish, the result of good maturation. On the palate it is intense and complex with lively acidity, firm and well present tannins with an extremely long finish and great concentration.

Wine at a glance

Country Icon Portugal
Region Icon Douro
Size Icon 750 ml.
Varietal Icon Port
Winery Icon Sandeman
Type Icon Dessert, Port
Vintage Icon 2018

Expert Notes

Robert Parker: 94

The 2018 Vintage Porto is mostly a 50/40 blend of Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional with Tinto Cao and Sousao filling out the rest of the blend. It comes in with 106 grams of residual sugar. When last seen, this seemed pretty fine, but it was not yet bottled and there were some questions to answer. Let's check in. With some bottle time, this has fleshed out and shows off its concentration to balance superb structure. The structure may be the best feature. That is part of the identity of most great Ports, and this easily meets any such challenge. There is a serious backbone supporting the fruit and a big finish with appropriate grip and length. A day or two after it was opened, it was more vigorous and powerful than ever. Best After 2027. Rating: 94+

Wine Enthusiast: 96

This ripe Port boasts stewed plums and dense tannins, making it opulent, rich and set for long-term aging. Spice and a hint of cardamom give further complexity. Of course, this fine wine will age.

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