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Vintage Port 2005

VintageRatingBroad-
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SucklingDeclared housesKnown brandsComment
2005Very good-58

Declared brands that we know of are the following 58:

2005:Andresen
Armada
Barros
Borges
Broadbent
Burmester
Calem
Conceito
Dalva
Director's Choice
Fonseca Guimaraens
G port
Hooper
Kopke
Madalena
Messias
Miguels
Niepoort
Pintas
Pocas Junior
Pousada
Presidential
Quevedo
Quinta da Cavadinha
Quinta da Costa das Aguaneiras
Quinta da Gricha
Quinta da Pacheca
Quinta da Roêda
Quinta da Romaneira
Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira
Quinta das Carvalhas
Quinta de Ervamoira
Quinta de la Rosa
Quinta de Roriz
Quinta de Terra Feita
Quinta de Vargellas
Quinta de Ventozelo
Quinta do Bomfim
Quinta do Bucheiro
Quinta do Cachao
Quinta do Crasto
Quinta do Panascal
Quinta do Passadouro
Quinta do Portal
Quinta do Retiro Novo
Quinta do Vesuvio
Quinta dos Canais
Quinta dos Malvedos
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora
Quinta Seara d'Ordens
Quinta Vale D. Maria
Quinta Valle Longo
Real Companhia Velha
Romariz
Rozes
Silval
Vista Alegre
Wiese & Krohn

HouseAndresenVintage2005
ColourBlack and very impressive in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetJuicy and fruity in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Immature and lots of tannin. Hard to swallow. Long finish. A promising port and will be delicious in due time.
Last tasted3rd November 2008Rating this dateVery good
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseBorges & IrmaoVintage2005
ColourMedium dark ruby, with yellow mature in edge.Number of tastings5
BouquetCacao, a little dark chocolate, fudge, minty and some toffee in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Mature and now peaking. An attractive and balanced port with cacao, some toffee, mint and dark chocolate in taste. A lovely and quite long finish.Average score16.01
Last tasted1st November 2021Point this date16.00
CommentTasting at the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseConceitoVintage2005
ColourDark blue in colour with a red rim.Number of tastings2
BouquetSoft, blackberry, chocolate, and cherries.Score range15.00 - 15.00
TasteSoft and accessible with soft tannins.Average score
Last tasted11th November 2013Point this date15.00
CommentAt a tasting at Munskänkarna in Malmö
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseDalva
C. da Silva
Vintage2005
ColourDark blue in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark cherry, dark berry, mulberry and black current in the nose.Score range15.40 - 15.40
TasteMedium body. Immature with lots of tannin. Black cherry and black current in taste. Quite complex with a quite long and attractive finish.Average score
Last tasted24th July 2014Point this date15.40
CommentAt home with the family
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseFonseca-GuimaraensVintage2005
ColourAlmost black in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetVery fruity bouquet with lots of mulberry, dark berry, blackberry but also some liquorice and violet in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.90
TasteQuite full bodied. Mulberry, black berry and lots of fruit in the taste but lots pf tannins Elegant and balanced despite the tannin. Quite long and promising tannic finish. Will be exciting to follow.Average score15.72
Last tasted31st March 2018Point this date15.90
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseGilbertsVintage2005
ColourStill ruby but with a yellow mature edge.Number of tastings1
BouquetCherry, blackberry and some mulberry in the nose.Score range15.90 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Still quite immature with lovely tannin and will be better. Balanced and rather elegant. Cherry and blackberry in taste. Easy to drink and like with a rather short but elegant finish.Average score
Last tasted19th June 2018Point this date15.90
CommentTasted in our apartment in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseGraham- MalvedosVintage2005
ColourQuite dark with a yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings8
BouquetLovely bouquet of old grocery shop, toffee, sweet liquorice, mint, some cacao and spiciness in the nose.Score range16.25 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Quite mature but still with some soft and very elegant tannin and will develop and be better. Balanced with toffee, sweet liquorice and much more in taste. Lovely, long and very complex finish. This port is very easy to drink and enjoy already today.Average score16.25
Last tasted29th November 2019Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseHooperVintage2005
ColourStill rather dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark plums, carry, cinnamon and some spiciness in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Quite mature with some nice tannin but balance and tasty. Rather sweet. Lots of dark berry, some fruit and spiciness in taste with a nice and interesting finish.Average score
Last tasted17th January 2019Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Wine Society 18% Tasting in Malmö.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseKopkeVintage2005
ColourDark ruby in the colour with a garnet rim.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark berries like mulberries and blueberries with green herbs and a bit minty.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Lots of fruit and dark cherry in flavour. Soft tannins and a quite long finish. Will still improve a bit.Average score15.50
Last tasted6th August 2021Point this date15.50
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseMadalena
Smith Woodhouse
Vintage2005
ColourStill quite dark ruby but a bit yellow rim in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetLeaves, dark berries, some coffee and candy in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.40
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking but with some very elegant tannins and will probably be better. Balanced and quite tasty with berries, fruit and candy. Quite sweet with a lovely and quite attractive finish. Will be very interesting to follow.Average score16.20
Last tasted8th October 2021Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseMessiasVintage2005
ColourQuite dark with a yellow edge.Number of tastings2
BouquetPharmacy, old hospital and some volatile acidity in the nose.Score range13.90 - 13.90
TasteMedium body. Quite unbalanced and alcoholic. Drinkable when we started but very soon the volatile acidity took over. The finish was quite short and not quite okay. Hard to give aggregable points. This bottle was defect even if it was agreeable in the beginning.Average score
Last tasted5th October 2022Point this date13.90
CommentTasted at home in 9th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
Both bottles were defect.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseNiepoortVintage2005
ColourDark ruby colour with a brick red rim.Number of tastings6
BouquetComplex nose of mint, old grocery shop cinnamon, dried fruit and a lot more. Quite elegant.Score range16.40 - 16.50
TasteFull bodied and quite mature but will develop more and be better. Grocery shop, mint and much more in flavour. Very elegant port. Balanced and complex. A lovely, long and attractive finish. Seem to be a great port in spe.Average score16.43
Last tasted22nd April 2016Point this date16.40
CommentAt the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HousePintasVintage2005
ColourStill very dark ruby with just a hint of a mature yellow edge.Number of tastings2
BouquetToffee, crème caramel, sweet liquorice and cark chocolate in the noseScore range16.25 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Rather mature but still with some very elegant and round tannins and will be better. Very elegant and easy to drink and enjoy today. The finish is lovely and attractive but not really as long and powerful as we want.Average score
Last tasted11th April 2020Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuevedoVintage2005
ColourMedium dark ruby with a mature yellow rim in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMature feeling with cacao, roasted coffee and old grocery in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking. Very balanced with fudge and chocolate. Easy to drink and like with a nice and long finish.Average score
Last tasted21st February 2019Point this date15.50
CommentOn vacation in Barcelona, Spain.
TastersSS
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 PachecaVintage2005
ColourDark blue in colour.Number of tastings6
BouquetVery fruity and dark berry in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Easy to drink and like. No long runner. Astonishing mature.Average score16.00
Last tasted7th November 2011Point this date16.00
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
This bottle was defect. Notes from November 2010 2 bottles have been defect.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da RomaneiraVintage2005
ColourStill dark but yellow, mature in colour.Number of tastings7
BouquetRoasted coffee, cacao, some toffee, cream candy and sweetmeats in the nose.Score range15.50 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Rather mature but still some tannin and will maybe improve a little. Balanced and easy to drink and enjoy. Cacao, toffee, roasted coffee and cream candy in taste. Attractive and quite long finish. Very easy to drink and enjoy now.Average score15.79
Last tasted1st November 2021Point this date15.75
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta das Carvalhas
Real Velha
Vintage2005
ColourVery beautiful mature yellow edge in colour but still rather dark ruby.Number of tastings1
BouquetCacao, dark chocolate, oak, liquorice and dark berry in the nose.Score range16.40 - 16.40
TasteMedium body Still not quite mature and will be better with some very soft and delicate tannin. Balance and quite elegant. Liquorice, cacao and chocolate in taste with a long and very attractive finish. Easy to drink and to enjoy indeed.Average score
Last tasted21st June 2018Point this date16.40
CommentTasted at our apartment in the Douro Valley, Portugal
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de Ervamoira
Ramos Pinto
Vintage2005
ColourStill quite dark but yellow mature in colour.Number of tastings10
BouquetMint, candy, mint, marzipan, toffee, red whortleberry, cacao and cinnamon in the nose.Score range15.40 - 16.40
TasteMedium body. Mature maybe peaking but still with some soft, very delicate tannin. Cacao, marzipan, and some candy in taste. Elegant and balanced with an attractive and long finish. Is very enjoyable now.Average score15.76
Last tasted7th November 2022Point this date16.40
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de la RosaVintage2005
ColourStill a hint of ruby in colour but also a quite yellow broad edge.Number of tastings3
BouquetCacao, dark chocolate, roasted coffee and some elegant spiciness in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Still a bit immature and will be better but with some lovely tannin. Easy to drink and enjoy today but probably not a long runner Cacao, chocolate and roasted coffee in taste with a rather attractive finish.Average score
Last tasted5th November 2018Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de Terra Feita
Taylor
Vintage2005
ColourYellow mature rim in colourNumber of tastings4
BouquetCacao, dark chocolate, some coffee beans, salt liquorice, some spiciness. herbs and violets in the nose.Score range15.90 - 16.50
TasteMedium bodied. Rather mature but with some very elegant and round tannins and will maybe be better. Very tasty with herbs, spiciness, violets, liquorice in the mouth and quite long and very attractive finish.Average score16.22
Last tasted31st March 2022Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de Vargellas
Taylor
Vintage2005
ColourStill quite dark in colour with a yellow nice edge.Number of tastings6
BouquetViolets, spring flowers, cream candy, toffee, cacao, some chocolate and fudge in the nose.Score range16.40 - 16.50
TasteQuite full-bodied. Rather mature but with some elegant and attractive tannins and will maybe develop more. Balance and elegant. Violets, flowers and cream candy in taste and with a long, quite complex and very attractive finish.Average score16.43
Last tasted5th March 2022Point this date16.50
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de VentozeloVintage2005
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMulberry and dark cherry in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Immature and lots of tannin. Mulberry in flavour Hard to swallow. Long and promising finish. Will be quite interesting to follow.
Last tasted5th October 2008Rating this dateVery good/ Impressive
CommentAt home with the family.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Bomfim
Dow
Vintage2005
ColourVery dark blue with just a hint of a yellow rim.Number of tastings2
BouquetToffee, crème caramel but also dark berry, mulberry, cherry and old grocery shop in the nose.Score range15.90 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Immature with some delicious tannin. Will of course be better but balanced and elegant. Dry as usual but with an attractive with a lovely finish. Will be wonderful to follow.Average score15.95
Last tasted23rd February 2018Point this date16.00
CommentAt home with the family
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do BucheiroVintage2005
ColourStill ruby with a yellow rim in the colour.Number of tastings6
BouquetMulberry, eucalyptus, mint and some spiciness in the nose.Score range14.80 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Modern style of port. Rather mature but will be better. Mint and eucalyptus in taste. Balanced and rather elegant. Easy to drink ad to like with a nice and quite attractive finish.Average score14.93
Last tasted5th November 2018Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do CrastoVintage2005
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetFruity and berry in the nose.
TasteMedium bodied. Loaded with fruit and rather easy to drink. Will not be a long runner.
Last tasted27th June 2009Rating this dateVery Good / Impressive
CommentAt the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 in Copenhagen trip to Douro, Portugal.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI
HouseQuinta do Panascal
Fonseca-Guimaraens
Vintage2005
ColourRuby with a yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetCacao, sweet liquorice and some chocolate in the noseScore range16.25 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Quite mature and almost peaking but still with some elegant tannins. Balanced and rather complex with cacao, chocolate and some liquorice in taste. The finish is attractive and quite sweet. Easy to drink and like this port indeed.Average score16.25
Last tasted1st December 2019Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do PassadouroVintage2005
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetJuicy and sky in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Immature and lots of tannin. Quite nice but no complexity in the finish.
Last tasted3rd November 2008Rating this dateGood/ Very good
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do PortalVintage2005
ColourDark in colour with a yellow rim.Number of tastings7
BouquetCherry, mulberry, black berry roasted oak and mint in the nose.Score range14.40 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Rather mature but still some soft tannin. Mint and mulberry in flavour. Some integrated oak. Balanced and quite complex. Very nice and interesting finish. Very enjoyable now.Average score15.03
Last tasted15th March 2018Point this date15.75
CommentAt the Wine Society 18% 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 do Retiro Novo
Wiese & Krohn
Vintage2005
ColourQuite dark but with a yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetQuite elegant bouquet with toffee, old grocery shop, cinnamon and ginger in the nose.Score range15.75 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Almost mature but still with some very soft and elegant tannin and will be better. Toffee, cinnamon and ginger in taste. Easy to drink and to like with a nice and quite attractive finish.Average score15.88
Last tasted9th May 2018Point this date16.00
CommentAt the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do TedoVintage2005
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetVery juicy and dark berry in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Immature but soft tannins. Fruity in flavour and a nice finish.
Last tasted11th November 2007Rating this dateGood
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2005
ColourStill dark ruby in colour but with a yellow edge.Number of tastings2
BouquetViolet, candy, mulberry, toffee, some herbs and much more in the nose.Score range16.25 - 16.40
TasteMedium bodied. Quite mature but with still some exciting silky tannins. Violet, toffee, herbs and mulberry in taste. Elegant and balanced ports with a long and attractive finish but will be better with time.Average score16.30
Last tasted22nd March 2020Point this date16.40
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta dos Canais
Cockburn
Vintage2005
ColourDark ruby in colour with a yellow edge.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berry, blackberry, some oak, liquorice, dark plums, cacao and dark chocolate in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Immature and still some tannin and will of course improve but balanced and elegant today. Complex taste of dark berry, dark chocolate, sweet liquorice and some spiciness with a nice and solid finish.Average score
Last tasted23rd June 2018Point this date16.00
CommentAt our apartment in the Douro Valley, Portugal.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta Seara d’OrdensVintage2005
ColourStill very dark but yellow mature in colour.Number of tastings10
BouquetDark berries such as, black cherry and mulberry but also dark chocolate, cacao and liquorice in the nose.Score range15.00 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Quite mature and almost peaking. Dark berries, dark chocolate, liquorice and much more in flavour Balanced and quite easy to drink and like. A modern style of port with a quite long and very attractive finish.Average score15.33
Last tasted5th March 2022Point this date15.50
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark,
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta Vale D. MariaVintage2005
ColourStill dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark berries, loaded with fruit and herbs, specially pepper in the nose.Score range15.00 - 15.00
TasteHardy medium body. Quite mature with some round tannin. Balanced and quite sweet. Quite elegant with a rather sort but interesting finish. Modern port in style.Average score
Last tasted12th July 2020Point this date15.00
CommentTaste at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta Valle LongoVintage2005
ColourVery dark blue in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetMulberry, blackberry, dark berry and fruit in the nose.Score range15.75 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Still lots of tannin and will of course be much better. Rather complex and intensive port with mulberry and blackberry in taste. Balanced port with a nice and intensive and quite attractive finish.Average score
Last tasted4th November 2017Point this date15.75
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseReal VelhaVintage2005
ColourStill quite ruby but with a yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetOld grocery shop, cacao, some mulberry, ginger and a hint of liquorice in the nose.Score range15.25 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Quite mature with just a hint of tannin left and probably almost peaking. Easy to drink and very enjoyable today. Cacao, some dark chocolate and old grocery shop in taste with a very attractive and quite nice finish.Average score15.50
Last tasted4th November 2019Point this date15.75
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseRoyal Oporto
Real Companhia Velha
Vintage2005
ColourDark blue in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berry, dark cherry, black berry and mulberry in the nose.Score range15.25 - 15.25
TasteMedium body. Still quite immature with tannin. Will of course be better. Mulberry and black berry in taste. Balanced and promising with a long and quite attractive finish. Will be interesting to follow.Average score
Last tasted2nd November 2015Point this date15.25
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseRozesVintage2005
ColourStill quite dark ruby but with a yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetSweet liquorice, cacao, some dark chocolate and sweetmeats in the nose.Score range15.75 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Still some elegant tannins but rather mature. Will definitely be better. Balanced and rather complex with lots of sweet liquorice and cacao in taste. The finish is quite long and quite full of tannins.Average score
Last tasted31st July 2019Point this date15.75
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseVista AlegreVintage2005
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetVery juicy and fruity in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Immature and lots of tannin but quite easy to swallow. Astonishing to appreciate and easy to drink and like. Rather short finish. Will this be a promising port?
Last tasted11th November 2007Rating this dateGood
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseWiese & KrohnVintage2005
ColourYellow mature in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetCoffee, cacao, chocolate, creme caramel, mint and old grocery chop in the nose.Score range15.75 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and tasty with chocolate, cacao, mint and crème caramel in the mouth. Complex, rather elegant and with a rather long finish.Average score15.88
Last tasted5th March 2022Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS

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