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Douro is a wine producing region in Portugal that sits close to the Douro River. Since the region sits above Porto, it is at times called “upper Douro”, or Alto Douro. The region boasts of the best quality wines according to Portugal’s DOC. The Douro region is typically used to craft Port wines, but it also produces non-fortified wines as well. These wines are called by the name of the region. This lush region is said to be used ever since the 3rd century, although evidence may indicate that the region was used for winemaking long before that. The Douro region’s vineyards grew during the 1700’s and soon after, Port wine from the region became its signature product. Due to Port lodges built by the British, the port wine from the Douro region because the most popular in the region. Soon, the area was the world’s first region to boast of its own demarcation. Disease ravaged the grape vines during the 19th century, and the region was attacked with mildew and then phylloxera. Although the region has been long recognized for its port wines, table wines are also growing in popularity in the region. In 2001, the region was labeled as a World Heritage Site.

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Romariz Vintage Port 2017

Romariz Vintage Port is made from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca

Deep inky purple color. Intricate nose with aromas of blackberries and logan berries, subtle hints of amber and spring blossom and delicate spice. A tight, well-formed palate with an abundance of dark berry fruit, rich chocolate and liquorice, culminating in a long finish. Firm, closely woven tannins that give the wine great structure and body. An elegant finely constituted Vintage Port which will drink beautifully now or age quietly in the cellar.

A vintage port is made from blended grapes, all from the same vintage year. Vintage ports are historically only declared every 3 out of 10 years. Romariz vintage ports age for up to two years in oak, then go unfiltered into the bottle for further aging.

Romariz White Port

Romariz White Port is a blend of wines from the Arinto, Boal, Codega, Esagna CAO, Folgasao, Gouveio, Viosinho, and Rabigato grapes grown in the Douro. This is aged in oak for three years. Aromas of fruit cocktail, round and full, orange-nutty undertone, strong flavored and sweet. Refreshing summertime drink on ice.

FOOD MATCH: Served alone for after-dinner sipping.

Romariz, Vintage Port 1997 (half-bottle)

Romariz, Vintage Port 1997 has been pulled from a Gentleman's cellar, all wines from this cellar have been purchased by the owner either from the importer or direct from winery. They stayed in his cellar until being moved to the Timeless Wines warehouse. 

Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port 1991 (half-bottle)

Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port 1991 has been pulled from a Gentleman's cellar, all wines from this cellar have been purchased by the owner either from the importer or direct from winery. They stayed in his cellar until being moved to the Timeless Wines warehouse. 

Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2018

Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port. 


Impressive purple-black core with a narrow purple rim. An intense burst of powerful woodland fruit, a dense coulis blackberry and blackcurrant, almost overwhelms the nose. The black fruit aromas are infused with discreet notes of cherry and mocha. As would be expected of Taylor’s, the fruit is very fine and focused, but the year seems to have given it an additional layer of density and weight. A familiar veil of violet scent hangs over the wine, together with a fragrance of rose petal and wild, minty herbal aromas.

On the palate, the wine has beautifully ripe tannins, which integrate perfectly into the mid-palate, providing both structure and volume, and then break out on the finish with a firm wiry, grip. The palate closes with a powerful tide of fresh, complex fruit flowing endlessly through the finish. In the 2018, the Taylor traits of fine fruit and inner power combine seamlessly with the ripeness and depth typical of the vintage.


Review:
This is an exceptional vintage, most unusually the third declared in a row from this producer. Intensely perfumed and richly structured with dark black fruits and concentrated tannins, it is set for seriously long-term aging. The power of the wine, based around the producer's Quinta da Vargellas, is magnificent. Drink this major Port from 2029.
-Wine Enthusiast 98 Points


 Wine Enthusiast: 98
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