2011 Quinta do Vallado, Adelaide, Vintage Port at TCWC

[Eric Menchen]

We are pleased to offer the following highly rated Vintage Port.

2011 Quinta do Vallado, Adelaide, Vintage Port (750ml) - $62.95/bottle

"96 out of 100...There's a sinewy power and refinement to the dark plum, dark chocolate, dried blackberry and currant flavors, accented by notes of forest floor and cardamom. The dusty finish features sanguine accents, matched with a hint of truffles. Best from 2030 through 2050. 833 cases made." - Wine Spectator

Delivery: Fall, 2014

Simon Lambert
The Chicago Wine Company
835 N. Central Ave.
Wood Dale, IL 60191

ph: 630-594-2972
fax: 630-594-2978
http://www.tcwc.com

I've bought a bunch of 2011 and have other things on my list still before this one, but this isn't a name you see regularly, so I thought I'd pass it on.

[Roy Hersh]

My take on this Port:

(Cask sample). 60% old vine field blends, 40% Touriga Nacional, all tread in lagares. 2009 was their first VP. Only 30% of the grapes are de-stemmed for tannin management. One of the few Ports in this vintage which is not fully opaque. Bright wild berry notes and violets along with earthy esteva perfumed panache. Medium-full weighted Port with restrained tannins that become more powerful after the swallow adorned with lively acidity. Plum and brambly berry flavors and a fine rich and smooth appeal this improved significantly over the course of three day. I really enjoyed this and a great 2nd vintage by Vallado, far better known for their Douro wine production. Is this the beginning of the next chapter? 92 Points