Wine › 2000 › Very Fruity / Sweet

Purple-red color with ruby tones. Aromas of good intensity where fruits of var... Purple-red color with ruby tones. Aromas of good intensity where fruits of various types stand out with good maturity and expressiveness, flowers, sweet spices, toasted touches and scrubland. In the mouth it is flavorful, the palate with good balance... more

#16 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2003Only three to four times a decade are the cl... #16 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2003Only three to four times a decade are the climatic conditions ideal in the Douro Valley to produce a sufficient quantity of exceptional wines which will allow shippers to 'declare' a Vintage. Vintage Port is aged in... more

A relatively early growing season with above average temperatures and normal r... A relatively early growing season with above average temperatures and normal rainfall. Precipitation at the end of May and early June made the vines subject to mildew, but our technicians were diligent in protecting the grapevines. The end of summer... more

A deep color of crushed blackcurrants. A rich and complex nose with a bouquet ... A deep color of crushed blackcurrants. A rich and complex nose with a bouquet of spice, vanilla, coconut and ripe raspberries. A clean, fresh attack. Silky tannins melt into an intense never-ending finish. A great wine to lay down. It will be one of... more