Archive for the ‘Fortified Wine’ Category

2004 Quinta do Vesuvio, Vintage Port

Friday, August 1st, 2008

30459307 2004 Quinta do Vesuvio, Vintage Port


Dense,sweet,intense fruitcake charm with blackfruit and hiont of pepper. Best served chilled at this youthful stage in its evolution.

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2003 Crasto Vintage Port

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

30664436 2003 Crasto Vintage Port

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1999 Quinta do Crasto LBV Port (half)

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

30664425 1999 Quinta do Crasto LBV Port (half)


Deliciously intense, powerful, pepper-edged Port that lives up to the award-winning reputation of this pioneering outfit. We were the first to beat a path to Miguel Roquette's ex-Roman fort ('castrum'), high above the Douro. In 1994 he sagely drafted in Australia's David Baverstock (top consultant and winemaker to Sir Cliff) who forged a cast-iron plan for realising the potential of Crasto's centuries-old vineyards.

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El Alamo, Amontillado Fino, Pedro Romero

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

30664414 El Alamo, Amontillado Fino, Pedro Romero


This classic medium-dry sherry hails from the 140-year-old Sanlucar de Barrameda cellars of Pedro Romero, which used to supply more sizeable bodegas but now bottles wines under its own name. Deep amber colour, aromas of almonds and dried figs and a rich, dry, appetisingly savoury palate.

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50cl Warres Otima Tawny Port (LCB)

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

30664410 50cl Warres Otima Tawny Port (LCB)


Sweet and rich and well balanced by bright acidity. There is a great integration of layers of flavour -marzipan and nuts, dried fruit and raisins, coffee and caramel. Heady stuff.

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Oloroso Seco, El Alamo, Pedro Romero

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

30664398 Oloroso Seco, El Alamo, Pedro Romero


Burnished amber, with a combination of nut and fruitcake aromas. Spicy depth of flavour and dry finish.

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Aurora Manzanilla, Pedro Romero

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

30664397 Aurora Manzanilla, Pedro Romero


This classic bone-dry sherry hails from the 140-year-old Sanl·car de Barrameda wine cellars of Pedro Romero, husband of the eponymous 'Aurora' - Dona Aurora Ambrosse y Lacave - who valiantly took up the reins of the business on behalf of her sons in 1911. It's subtle, dry and fragrant with the tang of sea air, hints of the finest salted almonds and lovely depth of flavour. Best enjoyed chilled as an aperitif or with shellfish, squid or gazpacho.

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Sercial, 5 Year Old, Cossart Gordon (50cl)

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

30459319 Sercial, 5 Year Old, Cossart Gordon (50cl)


When William Cossart arrived in Madeira in 1808 after a 6 year journey from Dublin (his boat was hijacked by the French), William Gordon, founder of the island's oldest shipper, had the prefix he'd been waiting for. Fugitive from Scotland's '45 Rebellion', Gordon was pleased that his wines were used to toast America's Declaration of Independence. This is the lightest style of Madeira, a fine balance of buttery, nutty richness and zesty lemon peel flavour. Chill; enjoy with olives or nuts.

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Blandy's Duke of Clarence, Madeira

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

29594048 Blandy's Duke of Clarence, Madeira


Closest in style to a Malmsey, the richest and sweetest style of Madeira. A true aristocrat amongst wines.

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d'Arenberg Vintage Fortified Shiraz

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

24791010 d'Arenberg Vintage Fortified Shiraz


A true masterpiece, some fruit for d'Arenberg's Fortified Shiraz also goes into their famous Dead Arm wine.

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