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Skeffington

Skeffington Vinhos, Lda

Founded at the end of 19th century
Owner Taylor – Fonseca
Vineyards None

Charles Neville Skeffington founded this House in the end of 19th century as partner of the Yeatman family. Skeffington is one of the least known port wine houses. Skeffington do not own any vineyards, but the base of their Vintage is sourced from Quinta de Vale dos Muros.

Skeffington Vintages:1977, 1983, 1985, 1989, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2016, 2017

Vintage Port tasting notes:

HouseSkeffingtonVintage1983
ColourYellow mature in colour almost tawnyNumber of tastings3
BouquetMostly burned sugar and some crème caramel in the nose but not so complex any more.Score range14.75 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Mature and at its peak. Mostly burned sugar in flavour. Balanced port with a attractive finish.Average score15.67
Last tasted29th September 2011Point this date16.00
CommentAt the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseSkeffingtonVintage1985
ColourYellow mature quite nice colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetComplex nose of candy, crème caramel, toffee and old grocery shop.Score range16.40 - 16.75
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking. Elegant and balanced port with toffee, cream candy, crème caramel in taste. Long, lovely and very attractive finish.Average score16.58
Last tasted17th September 2020Point this date16.40
CommentTasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö.

In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseSkeffingtonVintage1994
ColourStill very dark ruby but a bit yellow and mature rim in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetHerbs, violet, spring flowers, vanilla, cacao and dark chocolate and toffee in the nose.Score range17.40 - 17.40
TasteFull-bodied. Mature and peaking but still some elegant tannins and will maybe be better. Herbs, violet, some cacao, dark chocolate and liquorice in the taste. Balanced and quite complex with a long, very attractive and lovely finish. Should be interesting to follow!Average score17.40
Last tasted18th May 2024Point this date17.40
CommentTasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö.

In 2024 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseSkeffingtonVintage1997
ColourMedium dark ruby with yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetCacao, dark chocolate, coffee, fudge, toffee and old grocery shop in the nose.Score range16.25 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking. Will not be better but is on top today. Balanced and very tasty with cacao, toffee and dark chocolate and much more in the mouth and is very enjoyable. Very easy to drink and enjoy with a long, quite attractive and lovely finish.Average score16.25
Last tasted30th May 2023Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at home in 13th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
TastersSAI, JB, SS

Last tasted:

21st September
Pocas Jr 2001
19th September
Cockburn 1983
Delaforce 1992
Dow 2000
Fonseca 1994
Graham 2003
Quinta do Cachao
Messias 1983
Quinta do Pego 2000
Quinta do Vale Meao 2003
Rozes 1994
Taylor 1992

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