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 |
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Vintage Port tasting notes:
| House | Skeffington | Vintage | 1983 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour almost tawny | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Mostly burned sugar and some crème caramel in the nose but not so complex any more. | Score range | 14.75 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Mostly burned sugar in flavour. Balanced port with a attractive finish. | Average score | 15.67 |
| Last tasted | 29th September 2011 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Skeffington | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Complex nose of candy, crème caramel, toffee and old grocery shop. | Score range | 16.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Elegant and balanced port with toffee in taste. Long, lovely and attractive finish. Astonishing port indeed! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 1st February 2014 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | At home with the family
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Skeffington | Vintage | 1997 |
| Colour | Still very dark blue but with a yellow edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark berry, blackberry, mulberry, cacao, coffee and toffee in the nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still some soft tannin but very tasty with cacao, toffee and dark berry and much more in the mouth. Will be better men is very enjoyable already now. Balanced and complex but with a long, attractive and lovely finish. Should be interesting to follow! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 20th February 2016 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | At home with the family
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |