Quinta Das Carvalhas Vintage Port

Portugal- More complex than a Tawny or Ruby Port, this late bottled vintage is a deep ruby color, with plumy shades of purple, and a complex nose of black cherries, dark chocolate, vanilla and hints of mature oak. It is dense, rich and firm in the mouth with a great length of flavor.

Port, Portugal - "From a major quinta on the south bank of the Douro river at Pinhao, this Port from a great vintage shows sweetness as well as rich tannins, intensity and layers of black fruits. Its structure emphasizes the initial fruitiness of the wine..."

Portugal - "Distinctive, with a loganberry, blueberry and acai berry core that is bursting with energy but held in check for now by a wall of alder, tar and sweet earth notes. Loaded with grip through the finish, but it's well-integrated, while a late..."

Porto, Portugal - "Steeped plum, fig and boysenberry fruit is solid and defined, with tobacco, anise and singed alder accents peeking through. Well-built, offering a juicy edge, but stays reserved in feel through the finish."

Portugal - "Dark in profile but lush in feel, this delivers velvety blackberry and black currant paste flanked by singed alder and wood spice. The finish is driven by a solid graphite edge, and this shows solid grip for the cellar. Exudes the warmth of..."

Portugal - Notes of dried plums, sweet berries, sweet licorice, nutmeg and chocolate. Hints of bark, too. Full-bodied and dense but not heavy with moderate sweetness and polished texture to the tannins. Lingering finish with floral nuances to it.

Portugal - Douro - "This has lots of salted caramel and a leathery touch. Cedary, flavorful, long and persistent with mouthwatering acidity. The 1976 vintage was originally considered thin and vegetal, but the wines have evolved stunningly. Drink now."

"Light-amber, shy nose reminiscent of dried herbs, walnuts and cigar box. The creamy, energetic palate has caramel character and extraordinary acidity. Dense and unctuous, discreetly sweet. Made from a 1967 colheita and a more flavorful wine from 1978, plus 5% from a 1920s vintage."

Portugal - "This extremely old port has an explosive nose, showing smoky aromas of palo santo, subtle salted-caramel character and dried herbs. Full-bodied, expansive and layered with extraordinary freshness. Unique and overwhelming. A blend of vintages: 90% from 1867 &10% from 1900."