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Vintage Port 2009

VintageRatingBroad-
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SucklingDeclared housesKnown brandsComment
2009Excellent-66

Declared brands that we know of are the following 66:

2009:Alves de Sousa
Andresen
Bioma Vinha Velha
Bulas
Calem
Croft
Dacosta
Dalva
Delaforce
Duorum Vinha de Castelo Melhor
Feist
Fonseca
Kranemann
Maynard
Messias
Miguels
Niepoort
Pintas
Pocas Junior
Porto Rocha
Quinta da Gaivosa
Quinta da Galeira
Quinta da Gricha
Quinta da Prelada
Quinta da Revolta
Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira
Quinta das Lamelas
Quinta de Ervamoira
Quinta de la Rosa
Quinta de S. José
Quinta de Vargellas Vinha Velha
Quinta de Ventozelo
Quinta do Arnozelo
Quinta do Bomfim
Quinta do Cachao
Quinta do Crasto
Quinta do Grifo
Quinta do Passadouro
Quinta do Pego
Quinta do Portal
Quinta do Retiro Novo
Quinta do Tedo
Quinta do Vesuvio
Quinta Dona Matilde
Quinta dos Canais
Quinta dos Malvedos
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora
Quinta S. Luiz
Quinta Seara d'Ordens
Quinta Vale D. Maria
Real Companhia Velha
Rio Bom
Romariz
Rozes
S. Leonardo
Sao Pedro das Aguias
Savedra
Senhora do Convento
Skeffington
Taylor
Vallado Adelaide
van Zellers
Vieira de Sousa
Vista Alegre
Warre
Wiese & Krohn

HouseAlves de SousaVintage2009
ColourStill very dark blue in colour.Number of tastings5
BouquetDark berries such as blueberry, black current and mulberry but also a hint of chocolate, cacao and maybe some liquorice in the nose.Score range14.75 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Love round and elegant tannins. Loaded with dark berry with just a hint of chocolate and cacao in flavour. Balanced, sweet and quite complex with an attractive tannic finish. Modern style of port but very easy to drink and like. Will be very interesting to follow.Average score15.38
Last tasted13th May 2023Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseAndresenVintage2009
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetBlueberry, mulberry and other dark berry in the nose.
TasteQuite full-bodied. Immature but soft tannin. Elegant and balanced. Sweet. Nice and attractive finish.
Last tasted5th November 2012Rating this dateVery Good/ Impressive
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
HouseBioma Vinha Velha
Niepoort
Vintage2009
ColourDark blue with a red edge in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetMinty, dark berries, mulberry, blackberry and sweet liquorice but also cream candy and spiciness and some cacao in the nose.Score range16.25 - 16.50
TasteRather full-bodied. Very concentrated and easy to drink and enjoy but loaded with fruit and soft very round tannins. Dark berry, mulberry and sweet liquorice as well as spiciness in taste. The finish is long, balance and with very attractive acidity and complexity. Will be wonderful to follow!Average score16.38
Last tasted21st April 2021Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at home in Second International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseDalva
C. da Silva
Vintage2009
ColourStill very dark but a bit yellow and mature rim in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetToffee, cream candy, dark chocolate, cacao an old grocery shop in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteLovely body. Lots of round and very elegant tannins and will improve. Balanced and tasty with toffee, candy cacao and chocolate in the mouth and with a very elegant, quite complex and rather long finish. Very easy to drink and very enjoyable port!Average score
Last tasted14th July 2023Point this date15.50
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseDuorum
Vinha de Castelo Melhor
Vintage2009
ColourBlack in colour with purple rim.Number of tastings1
BouquetFruit and grape juice, dark berries, blueberry and cherryScore range14.90 - 14.90
TasteFruit, quite dry, young but easy to drink.Average score
Last tasted22nd October 2013Point this date14.90
CommentAt a tasting at Munskänkarna in Malmö
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseFonsecaVintage2009
ColourVery dark blue, almost black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetVery immature and loaded with mulberry, blackberry, dark berry, dark cherry in the nose.Score range16.50 - 16.50
TasteFull-bodied. Loaded with lovely tannin but balanced and quite easy to drink and enjoy. Mulberry, blackberry, dark cherry stones in taste. Still lots of tannin in a long and attractive finish.Average score
Last tasted24th December 2017Point this date16.50
CommentAt home with the family
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseFortnum & MasonVintage2009
ColourDark ruby with a hint of mature garnet colour in the rim.Number of tastings1
BouquetChocolate, dark berries and some caramel in the nose.Score range16.50 - 16.50
TasteMedium body. Balanced and quite elegant. Medium dry taste with dried berries and also a dry ending. The finish is quite long.Average score
Last tasted22nd April 2024Point this date16.50
CommentTasted at a trip to London, Great Britain.
This vintage was from Niepoort.
TastersJB
HouseKranemannVintage2009
ColourStill quite dark ruby with just a yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetToffee, candy, cream candy, cacao, d ark chocolate and herbs in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and lots of toffee, different candies and herbs in the mouth. The finish is long, quite exciting and complex. Lovely port indeed!Average score16.19
Last tasted2nd March 2024Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseMaynardVintage2009
ColourDeep red and almost black, very dense, purple hueNumber of tastings1
BouquetDark berries, dark chocolate, figs, datesScore range15.75 - 15.75
TasteDark chocolate, dried fruit, long after tasteAverage score
Last tasted25th November 2019Point this date15.75
CommentTasted at Munskänkarna, Malmö.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseMessiasVintage2009
ColourStill quite dark but with a yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetOld grocery shop, cinnamon, almond and spiciness in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Rather mature and almost peaking but will be better. However, the port is very attractive and easy to drink already today. Balanced and very elegant indeed. Old grocery shop and cinnamon in taste with a lovely and interesting finish. Drink it and enjoy it!Average score
Last tasted9th May 2018Point this date16.00
CommentAt the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseMiguelsVintage2009
ColourStill very dark blue almost black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark cherry, mulberry and fruit in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Lots of tannin and will of course be better but balanced and sweet. Dark cherry and mulberry in taste with a nice finish. Easy to enjoy and to like.Average score
Last tasted27th May 2017Point this date15.50
CommentAt home with the family and some wine friends.

In 2017 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in Malmö, Sweden. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseNiepoortVintage2009
ColourDark blue in colour with a nice yellow edge..Number of tastings6
BouquetMulberry, fudge, toffee but also roses and flowers in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.40
TasteFull bodied, Still rather immature with lots of soft tannins. Will be much better. Elegant and balanced. Toffee, fudge and some mulberry in taste but also roses. Very attractive and long finish. This port is very interesting and promising. What will be?Average score16.23
Last tasted6th November 2017Point this date16.40
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HousePintasVintage2009
ColourStill very dark, almost black in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetDark berry, mulberry but also toffee and butterscotch in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Lots of tannin and immature. Quite impressive with lots of dark berry, mulberry and butterscotch in taste. Seem to be a long runner but modern style of vintage. Quite long, balanced and attractive finish.Average score
Last tasted14th January 2017Point this date15.75
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HousePocas JrVintage2009
ColourAlmost black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetLots of fruit and dark berry in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Tannic and fruity. Very fruity and sweet in flavour. Modern style of port. Quite attractive finish.
Last tasted28th October 2012Rating this dateGood/Very Good
CommentThe Food and Wine Festival in Malmö.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI
HouseQuinta da GaivosaVintage2009
ColourAlmost black in colourNumber of tastings1
BouquetJuicy and fruity in the nose
TasteMedium body. Quite tannic. Immature and quite hard to appreciate. Fruit in flavour. Quite modern port. Rather nice finish but not a long runner.
Last tasted7th November 2011Rating 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 da Galeira
Barros
Vintage2009
ColourStill very dark almost black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetToffee, dried fruit fudge in the nose.Score range15.90 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Balanced and elegant with quite a lot of round tannins and will of course be better. Toffee, some vanilla and dried fruit in taste and with a quite lovely finish. Very easy to enjoy.Average score
Last tasted23rd December 2020Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at home with the family
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da PreladaVintage2009
ColourStill very dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetCacao, chocolate, coffee beans, toffee, eucalyptus, minty and cream candy in the nose but also still dark berries such as mulberry and dark cherry.Score range15.00 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Lovely round and elegant tannins and will be better and very tasty with dark berries, cacao, chocolate, toffee and cream candy in the mouth. Balanced and quite complex. Very easy to drink and enjoy. A rather long and quite attractive finish. Will be interesting to follow.Average score15.50
Last tasted23rd April 2023Point this date15.50
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da RevoltaVintage2009
ColourDark blue in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetBlackberry, mulberry and blueberry in the nose.Score range15.00 - 15.00
TasteMedium body. Soft tannins and will be better. Very fruity and blackberry in taste. Easy to drink and quite elegant with a nice finish.Average score
Last tasted12th September 2014Point this date15.00
CommentIn Vinologia’s Bar in Oporto at the trip to Oporto – Duoro with the Port Wine Club est. 1981 in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB
HouseQuinta das LamelasVintage2009
ColourDark blue almost black in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark berry, dark chocolate, liquorice, spiciness and cinnamon in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Still quite immature with some round and lovely tannin. Liquorice and cinnamon in taste. Balanced and quite round and complex with a long and attractive finish. Will be better but already today quite enjoyable.Average score16.13
Last tasted24th December 2020Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de Ervamoira
Ramos Pinto
Vintage2009
ColourDark ruby but with a hint of yellow rim in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetStill some dark fruit like blackberry and other dark berries, toffee and a hint of mint in the nose.Score range16.50
TasteMedium body. Still some soft and delicate tannins but easy to drink and to enjoy but will improve a lot. Mint and some dark berries in taste. Balanced and quite elegant with a nice and very long finish. Will be interesting to follow. Very promising port!Average score16.45
Last tasted6th November 2023Point this date16.40
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de VentozeloVintage2009
ColourVery dark, almost black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berries such as mulberry, blackberry and dark cherry, toffee and herbs in the nose.Score range15.25 - 15.25
TasteMedium body. Of course still somewhat immature but very balanced with round and attractive tannins. Will of course improve. Quite complex and tasty with all the black berries, toffee and herbs in the mouth. Easy to drink and enjoy already today with a lovely and tasty finish.Average score
Last tasted23rd January 2021Point this date15.25
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Bomfim
Dow
Vintage2009
ColourStill quite dark ruby but with a yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings5
BouquetToffee, crème caramel, cream candy, salt liquorice but also some herbs in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.25
TasteMedium bodied. Almost mature and peaking but will maybe be a little better. Is already today very drinkable and round. Balanced and very tasty with toffee, cream candy, sweet liquorice and herbs in the mouth. Quite dry but with a long and attractive finish. Very easy to drink indeed.Average score16.00
Last tasted2nd March 2024Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Cachao
Messias
Vintage2009
ColourQuite yellow and mature in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetFlowers, cream candy and some spiciness in the nose.Score range15.75 - 15.75
TasteQuite light in body. Mature and peaking but with some acidity which may do that it will improve. Balanced and quite tasty with an interesting, quite long and rather attractive finish.Average score
Last tasted4th May 2023Point this date15.75
CommentTasted at the Great Tasting at the 30-Years Jubilee of The Wine Society 18% in Malmö.

In 2023 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 Grifo
Rozes
Vintage2009
ColourDark ruby but with a yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berries, toffee, cram candy, cacao and some herbs in the nose.Score range15.75 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Round and elegant tannins and will be better. Balanced and rather tasty with berries, cream candy and cacao. Rather complex and elegant with a quite attractive and rather long finish.Average score
Last tasted2nd October 2022Point this date15.75
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do PassadouroVintage2009
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetFruity and juicy in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Full of tannins and immature. Hard to swallow. Very promising and with a long finish. This will be nice to follow.
Last tasted7th November 2011Rating this dateImpressive
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 PegoVintage2009
ColourAlmost black in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetMulberry, dark cherry, blackberry and dark berry in the nose.Score range14.90 - 15.40
TasteMedium body. Immature and lots of soft tannins. Mulberry, dark berry and fruit in taste. Balanced and quite complex with a rather long and interesting finish. Will probably be much better. Very interesting port.Average score14.70
Last tasted8th September 2014Point this date15.40
CommentIn Quinta da Pego’s lodge at the trip to Oporto – Douro, Portugal with the Port Wine Club est. 1981 in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do PortalVintage2009
ColourStill very dark blue in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetBlackberry, black cherry, mulberry, some Christmas raisins, liquorice, toffee and roasted oak in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Lovely tannins and nice fruit. Balanced. Loaded with dark berry but also liquorice and toffee in flavour. Quite sweet. Elegant with a nice finish. Easy to drink and enjoy.Average score15.66
Last tasted15th March 2018Point this date15.90
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
Vintage2009
ColourDark ruby but with a yellow nice edge in colourNumber of tastings3
BouquetDark cherry, blueberry, mulberry, candy and cream candy in the noseScore range15.50 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Rather mature but will improve. Different berries in flavour. Quite decent to drink already now with some elegant tannins. Modern in style. Rather attractive finish. Quite exciting portAverage score
Last tasted5th November 2018Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2009
ColourVery black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetJuicy and dark berry in the nose.
TasteQuite full-bodied. Immature and full of tannins. Hard to swallow. Loaded with fruit in flavour. Long finish but hard appreciating now.
Last tasted7th November 2011Rating this dateImpressive
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 Dona Matilde
Barros
Vintage2009
ColourStill quite dark but with a yellow mature edge.Number of tastings1
BouquetMulberry, dark berry, peppery and ginger in the nose.Score range15.90 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Lots of round and very elegant tannins and will of course be better but is already today very easy to drink and enjoy. Balanced and very elegant with a quite long and very intensive finish. Quite exciting port.Average score
Last tasted6th December 2020Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta dos Malvedos
Graham
Vintage2009
ColourStill almost black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetCacao, toffee, sweet liquorice, mint, some herbs and old grocery shop in the nose.Score range16.40 - 16.40
TasteMedium body Still not mature but with attractive and elegant tannins and will be much better. Balanced, complex and quite sweet. Cacao, liquorice, mint and some herbs in taste. The finish is long, attractive and wonderful. What will be?Average score
Last tasted20th March 2021Point this date16.40
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta Sao Luiz
Kopke
Vintage2009
ColourVery dark indeed almost black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark cherry, mulberry, blackberry and mature fruit in the nose.Score range15.90 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Still lots of round tannins and will improve a lot. Balanced and lots of dark berries and fruit in taste. Quite complex with a lovely and quite long tannic finish. Will be lovely to follow!Average score
Last tasted7th May 2022Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta Seara d’OrdensVintage2009
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetBlack cherry, mulberry and fruit in the nose.Score range15.40 - 15.40
TasteMedium body. Immature and still lots of tannin. Very fruity in flavour. Still a bit hard to appreciate. Promising finish. Will be interesting to follow.Average score
Last tasted3rd November 2014Point this date15.40
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta Senhora da Ribeira
Dow
Vintage2009
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetLots of black berries such as mulberry, blackberry, blueberry and dark cherry in the nose but also lot of fruitScore range16.40 - 16.40
TasteAlmost full-bodied. Immature and lots of tannins and will of course improve a lot. Balaced and very complex and imposing with a long tannic finish. Very promising port indeed and will be lovely to follow.Average score
Last tasted11th December 2022Point this date16.40
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta Vale D. MariaVintage2009
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetBlack cherry, mulberry and fruity almost juicy in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Immature and with soft tannins but easy to drink. Black cherry in flavour. Balanced and quite elegant. Attractive finish.Average score15.50
Last tasted3rd November 2014Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseRio BomVintage2009
ColourVary dark blue in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMulberry, black berry and lots of fruit in the nose.Score range15.40 - 15.40
TasteMedium body. Still loaded with tannin and will improve a lot. Balanced but loaded with fruit and berry in taste. A quiet long and interesting finish.Average score
Last tasted4th March 2017Point this date15.40
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseRomarizVintage2009
ColourQuite dark and blue in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berry, mulberry and fruit in the nose.Score range15.00 - 15.00
TasteMedium body. Still immature with lots of tannin and will of course be better but balanced with dark berry and fruit in taste. Maybe a little short finish but easy to drink and like and the finish is quite nice.Average score
Last tasted24th April 2007Point this date15.00
CommentAt the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseRozesVintage2009
ColourStill dark ruby with a hint of a yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark berries such as mulberry, blackberry and blue berry, liquorice and cream candy in the nose.Score range15.50 - 16.40
TasteMedium body. Quite mature but with some very attractive and elegant tannins and will of course be better. Balanced and quite sweet with dark berries such as mulberry and blackberry but also candy in taste. A long and quite wonderful finish.Average score15.83
Last tasted27th February 2021Point this date16.40
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseSan LeonardoVintage2009
ColourRuby in colour with a yellow rim.Number of tastings3
BouquetCoffee, cacao and old grocery shop and a hint of dark berries in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Liquorice in taste. Sweet with balanced tannins. Easy to enjoy and drink. Lovely finish. Will be interesting to follow.Average score15.70
Last tasted24th November 2023Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at the Portweinmesse in Leverkusen, Germany.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseSao Pedro das AguiasVintage2009
ColourQuite dark ruby but a hinte of yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetToffee, chocolate, cacao and cream candy in the nose.Score range15.40 - 15.40
TasteMedium body. Mature but with some love tannins and will improve. Balanced and elegant with lots of chocolate, cacao and toffee in taste and with quite elegant and quite lovely finish. Very easy to drink and enjoy.Average score
Last tasted10th June 2024Point this date15.40
CommentTasted on our vacation.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseSavedra
Quinta do Tedo
Vintage2009
ColourStill very dark ruby but a hint of a yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMulberry, blackberry, dark chocolate, cacao and loaded with fruit in the nose.Score range16.50 - 16.50
TasteMedium body. Still immature and will develop a lot but balanced, elegant and quite complex. Cacao, chocolate and dark berry in taste and the finish is very complex and quite attractive.Average score
Last tasted20th June 2018Point this date16.50
CommentAt Quinta do Tedo’s lodge in the Douro Valley, Portugal.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseSenhora do ConventoVintage2009
ColourDark, almost black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetLots of dark berries such as mulberry, dark cherry, blackberry and fruit but also some herbs and chocolate in the noseScore range16.25 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Balanced with some very round and attractive tannins. Will be better of course. Very tasty with lots of dark berries, herbs and fruit and a long and very elegant finish. Quite exalting port!Average score
Last tasted25th July 2020Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseTaylorVintage2009
ColourDark blue in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetToffee, violet, cacao, butterscotch and much more in the nose.Score range16.75 - 16.75
TasteFull-bodied. Immature and lots of tannin. Will improve a lot. Violet, toffee and butterscotch in flavour. Balanced and very complex port with an attractive long and very intensive finish. Will be lovely to follow.Average score
Last tasted4th March 2017Point this date16.75
CommentAt the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseVieira de SousaVintage2009
ColourBlue in colour with a yellow rim.Number of tastings2
BouquetMulberry, dark berry, oranges zest in the nose but also some coffee and spiciness.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Easy to drink and like with soft and quite delicate tannin but quite mature. Balanced and rather complex port. Mulberry and spiciness in taste with a nice and very interesting finish. Very easy to drink and enjoy.Average score
Last tasted6th November 2017Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseVista AlegreVintage2009
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetVery fruity and berry in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Immature and tannic but quite easy to swallow. Astonishing to appreciate. A modern port. Nice finish. No long runner we think.
Last tasted7th November 2011Rating this dateVery Good
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseWiese-KrohnVintage2009
ColourVery dark indeed with just a hint of a yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetCacao, some cherry, dark chocolate and toffee in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.00
TasteLovely body. In a way quite mature but with lovely round tannins and will improve. Balanced and very elegant with a quite complex and rather long and exciting, round finish. What will be?Average score
Last tasted30th April 2024Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at home with the family.
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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