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Quinta da Cavadinha

Quinta da Cavadinha

Owner Symington family

Belonging to Warre's.

Warre's owns the Quinta da Cavadinha (which in translation means "well-tilled"), which extends over 40 hectares on the North West banks of the Upper Douro valley, near Pinhão. The quinta was bought in 1980. Cavadinha was a component of Fonseca’s vintage during the 1960s and 1970s.

Quinta da Cavadinha Vintages:1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021

Vintage Port tasting notes:

HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage1978
ColourRather dark, bur mature in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetViolet, spring flowers, crème caramel and toffee in the nose.Score range17.40 - 17.40
TasteQuite full-bodied. Mature and at its peak. Crème caramel and toffee in flavour. Lovely and elegant port with a long, attractive and balanced finish. Quite extraordinary!Average score
Last tasted15th November 2012Point this date17.40
CommentAt the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö.

In 2012 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage1979
ColourStill rather dark but yellow mature in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetCherry, nuts, plum and fruit in a generous bouquet.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Nuts and fruit in the taste. Mature and peaking. Balanced and elegant with a long, complex and attractive finish.Average score
Last tasted28th February 2013Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Wine Society 18% Semi-Great Tasting in Malmö.

In 2013 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage1982
ColourStill very dark but yellow mature in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetOld grocery shop, cacao, coffee and ginger-bread in the nose.Score range16.40 - 16.40
TasteAlmost full-bodied. Rather mature but with some soft tannin and will probably be better. Sweet. Cacao and coffee in taste. Elegant and balanced with a wonderful, long attractive finish. Very good indeed!Average score
Last tasted20th November 2014Point this date16.40
CommentAt the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö.

In 2014 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage1984
ColourStill quite dark blue in colour but with a yellow rim.Number of tastings2
BouquetComplex old grocery shop with coffee and cacao, fruit, dark berry, cinnamon, toffee and spiciness in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.75
TasteMedium body. Sweet. Quite mature but still with some soft and delicate tannins. Elegant and balanced with herbs and fruit in taste. Excellent, long and very attractive finish.Average score16.38
Last tasted19th February 2015Point this date16.75
CommentAt the Wine Society 18% Semi- Great Tasting in Malmö.

In 2015 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage1986
ColourStill very dark blue almost black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetBlueberry, dark cherry and fruit in the nose.Score range
TasteFull-bodied. Still soft tannins and immature but with balance and backbone. Guts in the finish. How attractive and lovely.Average score
Last tasted5th January 1998Point this date16.50
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage1987
ColourStill quite dark but mature yellow in colourNumber of tastings10
BouquetToffee. candy and cinnamon, also with coffee, cacao, chocolate and some herbs in the nose.Score range15.00 - 16.50
TasteQuite full-bodied and sweet. Lovely flavour of sweet dark berries and much more in the mouth. Still some soft tannin and will maybe be better. Balanced and complex with an attractive very elegant and long finish. What a Port!Average score15.75
Last tasted18th October 2023Point this date16.50
CommentTasted at home in 14th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.

In 2022 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage1988
ColourAmber, yellow mature in colour.Number of tastings6
BouquetToffee, crème caramel, liquorice, dried fruit, cacao and roasted coffee in the nose.Score range14.40 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Mature and now peaking. Elegant and balanced but quite sweet. Cacao, peaches and dried fruit in taste. Quite nice finish.Average score15.61
Last tasted15th September 2016Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Wine Society 18% Semi-Great Tasting in Malmö.
1 bottle has been defect.

In 2016 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage1989
ColourYellow mature in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetMenthol, coffee, cacao, dried fruit and old grocery shop in the nose.Score range15.40 - 16.40
TasteQuite full-bodied, sweet and elegant. Mature but with some very elegant and attractive tannins and will probably develop more. A balanced port, lovely to drink today. Coffee, cacao and old grocery shop dominate the taste and the finish is very long and attractive.Average score15.93
Last tasted21st November 2019Point this date16.40
CommentTasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö.

In 2019 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage1990
ColourYellow mature in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetMinty, toffee and burned sugar in the nose. Very attractive indeedScore range15.50 - 16.75
TasteQuite full-bodied. Elegant and sweet. Mature and at its peak. Very attractive and complex port. Balanced with a long and lovely finish.Average score16.00
Last tasted17th March 2012Point this date16.75
CommentAt home with the family 1 bottle has been defect.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da CavadinhaVintage1992
ColourVery yellow and mature in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetSalt liquorice, cacao, dark chocolate, toffee and candy in the nose.Score range16.50 - 16.50
TasteMedium body. Mature and almost peaking but still with some soft and delicate tannin. Balanced and quite elegant with liquorice, cacao and dark chocolate in the mouth. Very attractive, elegant and long finish. Very easy to drink and like this port!Average score
Last tasted8th November 2018Point this date16.50
CommentAt the 18% Wine Society Great Tasting in Malmö.

In 2018 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage1995
ColourYellow mature in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetMint, menthol, some cacao and dark chocolate in the nose.Score range16.25 - 16.40
TasteMedium bodied. Mature and peaking. Mint, menthol, cacao and chocolate in taste. Sweet and elegant. Balanced and with an attractive and rather long finish.Average score16.30
Last tasted1st November 2021Point this date16.40
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage1996
ColourYellow and quite mature in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetCoffee, cacao, oranges, mulberry and old grocery shop in the nose.Score range15.50 - 16.40
TasteAlmost full-bodied. Mature but still some very sift tannin. Cacao and oranges in taste. Elegant and balanced with a sweet and attractive finish.Average score15.95
Last tasted13th September 2014Point this date16.40
CommentIn Graham’s lodge in Oporto at the trip to Oporto – Duoro with the Port Wine Club est. 1981 in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage1998
ColourStill rather dark with just a hint of mature yellowness in colour.Number of tastings10
BouquetStill dark berries such as mulberry, dark cherry and black berry but also toffee, coffee, cacao, chocolate, crème caramel, some spiciness and some mint and old grocery shop in the nose.Score range15.90 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Rather mature and maybe almost peaking but still with some lovely tannins and will probably improve. Balanced and quite elegant and complex. Cacao, crème caramel, some spiciness and much more in flavour. An attractive, rather elegant and long finish. Very easy to drink and enjoy!Average score16.03
Last tasted21st September 2023Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at the Wine Society 18% Tasting in Malmö
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage1999
ColourStill very dark blue in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMulberry, cherry and dark berry in the nose.Score range15.90 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Still tannic and a long way to go. Mulberry and fruit in flavour. Attractive and exciting finish.Average score
Last tasted21st December 2013Point this date15.90
CommentAt a Christmas trip to London, UK with the family
TastersSAI
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage2001
ColourStill quite dark but with a yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetHerbs, toffee, dark chocolate, a hint of crème caramel and spiciness in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.50
TasteMedium body. Quite mature but still some soft and elegant tannin and will be better. Balanced and complex with herbs and spiciness in taste. The finish is delicate, elegant and very attractive. Will be lovely to follow! Just enjoy and drink it!Average score16.25
Last tasted3rd March 2018Point this date16.25
CommentAt the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage2004
ColourStill quite dark with a yellow nice edge in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetCacao, chocolate, cream candy, roasted coffee and some liquorice in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.50
TasteMedium body. Rather mature but will improve when the delicate tannin has disappeared. Balanced and elegant port with cacao, chocolate and much more in taste. The finish is long, elegant and very attractive. Very enjoyable indeed today.Average score16.19
Last tasted29th February 2020Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage2005
ColourStill very dark with just a hint of a yellow mature edge.Number of tastings2
BouquetCacao, chocolate, sweet liquorice, some spiciness, oregano and some herbs in the noseScore range16.00 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Still some very round and attractive tannins but quite easy to drink and very easy to enjoy. Will improve. Balanced and very tasty with cacao, chocolate, liquorice and herbs. The finish is sweet, rather long and quite complex.Average score16.13
Last tasted29th January 2022Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage2006
ColourMedium ruby with quite mature edge in colour.Number of tastings9
BouquetToffee, cream candy, some cacao and chocolate, cream candy and crème caramel in the nose.Score range15.75 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and easy to drink and enjoy with cream candy, cacao, crème caramel and chocolate in taste and with a lovely quite complex and rather long finish.Average score15.91
Last tasted2nd March 2024Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage2010
ColourDark blue in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMulberry, blackberry, minty and dark berry in the nose.Score range15.75 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Still very immature with lots of tannin but balanced and very enjoyable indeed. Mulberry nd mint in taste. Quite complex with a long and quite promising finish.Average score
Last tasted7th November 2016Point this date15.75
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage2019
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark berries and mature fruit in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Immature and will of course improve a lot. Balanced but is very acceptable to drink today and easy to enjoy. Loaded with fruit and dark berries and with a quite attractive finish.
Last tasted5th March 2022Rating this dateGood/ Very Good
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB

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