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Vintage Port 2017

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2017Classic-109

Declared brands that we know of are the following 109:

2017:Alves de Sousa
Andresen
Barao de Vilar
Bioma Vinha da Pisca
Blackett
Boeira
Broadbent
Bulas
Bulas (Special Edition)
Burmester
Butler Nephew
Cadão
Capela da Quinta do Vesuvio
Caves São João
Churchill Graham
Cockburn
Confraria do Vinho do Porto
Croft
Cruz Porto
Dalva
Delaforce
Douro Boys
Dow's
DR Port
Duorum
Feuerheerd
Fonseca
Graham's
Graham's The Stone Terraces
Kopke
Magalhaes
Mapa
Martha's
Maynard
Maynard Organic
Messias
Morgadio da Calcada
Niepoort
Noble & Murat
Palmer
Petres
Pintas
Pocas Junior
Portal
Presidential
Quevedo
Quinta da Casa Amarela
Quinta da Corte
Quinta da Gaivosa
Quinta da Gricha
Quinta da Pacheca
Quinta da Prelada
Quinta da Roêda Serikos
Quinta da Romaneira
Quinta da Sequeira
Quinta da Soalheira
Quinta da Trovisca
Quinta das Carvalhas
Quinta das Lamelas
Quinta das Tecedeiras
Quinta de Ervamoira
Quinta de la Rosa
Quinta de S. José
Quinta de Vargellas Vinha Velha
Quinta de Ventozelo
Quinta do Crasto
Quinta do Grifo
Quinta do Infantado
Quinta do Javali
Quinta do Noval
Quinta do Noval Nacional
Quinta do Passadouro
Quinta do Pego
Quinta do Pessegueiro
Quinta do Pôpa
Quinta do Porto
Quinta do Sagrado
Quinta do Seixo
Quinta do Tedo
Quinta do Vale Meao
Quinta do Vesuvio
Quinta Dona Matilde
Quinta dos Avidagos
Quinta dos Frades
Quinta dos Mattos
Quinta dos Muros
Quinta dos Poços
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora
Quinta Santa Eufemia
Quinta Seara d'Ordens
Quinta Vale D. Maria
Quinta Valle Longo
Ramos Pinto
Real Companhia Velha
Romariz
Rozes
S. Leonardo
Sao Pedro das Aguias
Savedra
Skeffington
Soares Duarte
Talentvs
Taylor
Vallado
van Zellers
Vieira de Sousa
Vista Alegre
Warre
Wiese & Krohn

HouseAlves de SousaVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetDark mature fruit, dark cherry and other dark berries and mint in the nose.
TasteHardly medium body. Balanced but a modern port in style with elegant and very soft tannins. Loaded with mature fruit and dark berries. Easy to drink already today with a quite elegant finish.
Last tasted26th November 2021Rating this dateVery Good
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseAndresenVintage2017
ColourDark ruby, almost black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark cherry, cherry, dark berries and loaded with fruit in the nose but also some candy and cacao.
TasteMedium body. Of course immature but balanced with very elegant and attractive round tannins. Complex port with berries, fruit, candy and chocolate in taste and a long, lovely finish. Very promising indeed!
Last tasted29th February 2020Rating this dateVery Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseBarao de VilarVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colourNumber of tastings1
BouquetDark berry, mulberry, blackberry and mint in the nose.
TasteMedium body and a lot of soft tannins with a quite long finish.
Last tasted26th November 2021Rating this dateVery Good
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersJB
HouseBioma Pisca Vinho Velha
Niepoort
Vintage2017
ColourRuby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetCacao, dark chocolate, mature dark berries and some spiciness in the nose.
TasteAlmost full-bodied. Balanced with a lot of elegant, rounded tannins. Very tasty with dark berries, cacao and spiciness in the mouth. Easy to drink and enjoy already today with a complex and very straight finish!
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseBlackettVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings5
BouquetDark berries such as mulberry, dark cherry, black berry and some spiciness in the nose.Score range15.90 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Balanced but quite dry in taste, Lovely round and elegant tannins and the taste is dominated of dark berries and fruit. Balanced and quite complex with a very elegant, tannic and promising finish.Average score15.90
Last tasted6th November 2023Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseBulasVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetDark berries such as dark cherry, mulberry and blackberry in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Balanced with lots of dark cherry blackberry and mulberry in taste. Easy to drink and enjoy already today with an elegant and quite complex finish. Will be exciting to follow.
Last tasted26th November 2021Rating this dateImpressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseBulas Special EditionVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark cherry, dark berry and dark fruit in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Soft tannins. Balanced and easy to drink and enjoy already today with dark berries and fruit in taste. The finish is quite elegant and rather long.
Last tasted29th February 2020Rating this dateVery 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, SS
HouseBurmesterVintage2017
ColourAlmost black in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetDark berries such as blueberries, black berries and dark cherries in the nose.Score range15.00 - 15.00
TasteMedium body. Round and quite elegant tannins. Balanced and loaded with mature fruit and dark berries. Easy to appreciate already today with a quite attractive and long finish.Average score
Last tasted5th March 2022Point this date15.00
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseButler-NephewVintage2017
ColourStill quite dark in colour.Number of tastings6
BouquetDark berry such as mulberry and black berry as well as cherry. Mature and dried fruit but also some vanilla in the nose.Score range15.75 - 15.90
TasteMedium body and dry. Very easy to drink and enjoy already today with quite a lot of light and elegant tannins. Cherry and dark berries in taste. Balanced and with an elegant, quite lovely and rather long finish.Average score15.85
Last tasted2nd March 2024Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseCadaoVintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby, still almost black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetStill lots of dark berries such as mulberry, dark cherry and blackberry, fruit but also a hint of cacao and dark chocolate in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteLovely body with lots of rounded and elegant tannins and will improve a lot. Balanced and quite tasty with an elegant, rather complex finish. An exciting port which we are looking forwards to try again.Average score
Last tasted14th May 2023Point this date15.50
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseCapela
Quinta do Vesuvio
Vintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby almost black in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetLoaded with mature fruit and dark berries such as black berries, mulberries, some dark chocolate, cacao and also liquorice, some spiciness with ginger and mint in the nose.
TasteFull-bodied. Of course lots of wonderful and delicate tannins. Balanced and very elegant indeed. Black berries, mulberries, some dark chocolate, cacao and some ginger in taste. A lovely endless finish with lots of tannin and muscularity. Have lots of impressive ageing potential.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseChurchillVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetDark cherry, mulberry and mature dark fruit in the nose.Score range15.90 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Lovely tannins and almost hard to enjoy but balanced and quite delicate. Loaded with mature fruit and mature dark berries. The finish is balanced, very elegant and very impressive. Lovely to drink!Average score
Last tasted7th November 2022Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseCockburnVintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby, almost black in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetLoaded with fruit and dark berries. Mulberry, black berry, dark cherries but also cacao, dark chocolate, mint, some orange zest, pepper and some bergamot.Score range16.00 - 16.00
TasteFull-bodied and dry. Immature of course but balanced and very elegant. Loaded with tannins and as always dry. A very concentrated port with taste of dark berries, cacao, chocolate, anise and some peppery and a long very attractive and delicate finish. A complete port with a long future.Average score
Last tasted24th September 2023Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at Cockburn’s lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Portugal.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseConfraria do Vinho do
Porto
Vintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings5
BouquetCherry and mint, dark berry such as mulberry, blackberry, dark cherry, and loaded with mature fruit and some spiciness in the nose.Score range16.40 - 16.50
TasteMedium body. Dark berry such as mulberry, blackberry and dark cherry but also some spiciness and liquorice in taste. Balanced of course but lots of delicious tannins. Already today easy to drink and enjoy with a complex and quite long and lovely finish. What will be?Average score
Last tasted24th November 2023Point this date16.40
CommentTasted at the Portweinmesse in Leverkusen, Germany.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseCroftVintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby indeed in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetDark berries such as mulberry, black berry, black current, dark cherry but also raisin and a hint of eucalyptus in the nose.
TasteFull-bodied. Loaded with soft and delicate tannins but balanced and elegant. Lots of dark berries, raisins but also quite minty in taste. This is a concentrated and lovely port with a long life ahead.
Last tasted26th November 2021Rating this dateImpressive/ Very Impressive
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseDalva
C. da Silva
Vintage2017
ColourRuby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berries such as dark cherry, mulberry bur also some spiciness and oak in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Modern style of port but balanced. Of course lots of tannins but easy to drink and enjoy. Tasty with dark berries, oak and spiciness and an elegant and a quite long, tannic finish.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Good
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseDelaforceVintage2017
ColourRuby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark cherry, mulberry, fruit and some spiciness in the nose.
TasteHardly medium body. Balanced but easy to drink and enjoy today, Modern style of port but very tasty indeed with dark berry, mulberry, spiciness and lots of fruit. The finish is very light but elegant indeed.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Good
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseDouro BoysVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetSpicy and dark berries such as mulberry, black berry and blue berry in the nose.Score range16.25 - 16.40
TasteAlmost full bodied. Of course lots of tannins. Balanced and quite sweet. Loaded with dark berries and fruit and very tasty. The finish is lovely, very long and very attractive. Will be interesting to follow.Average score16.33
Last tasted24th November 2023Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at the Douro Boys’ Master class at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.
Only 350 magnum bottles made.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseDowVintage2017
ColourVery dark almost black in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark berry such as mulberry, black berry and blue berries but also mature dark fruit, liquorice and spring flowers as well as roses in the nose.
TasteFull-bodies. Loaded with tannins of course but balanced and delicate with a lovely backbone. Lots of dark berries and mature fruit in taste but also roses and some spiciness. The finish is seductive and wonderful, on the dry side with just a hint of sweetness. Will be exciting to follow.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseDRVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetMature mulberry, da rk cherry and black berry mature fruit, cacao and dried fruit in the nose.Score range15.40 - 15.40
TasteMedium body. Balanced with lovely, round tannins. Easy to drink with the taste of mature dark berry, cacao and dried fruit. Enjoyable finish with rounded elegant tannins.Average score
Last tasted4th November 2021Point this date15.40
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseDuorumVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMature fruit, dark fruit, roasted coffee and spiciness in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Lovely tannins but balanced and elegant port. Quite easy to enjoy. Very tasty and complex with mature fruit, dark berries and spiciness in taste and a wonderful finish.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Good
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseFeuerheerdVintage2017
ColourRuby in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark berry with mulberry, blackberry, blue berry and some mint in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Of course still tannins and very fruity but balanced and quite elegant port. Very tasty and easy to enjoy with dark berries in taste and some fruit. Very enjoyable finish
Last tasted26th November 2021Rating this dateVery Good/ Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseFonsecaVintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby almost black in colour.Number of tastings5
BouquetLots of dark berries such as mulberry, dark cherry and blackberry but also some dark chocolate, cacao and some herbs in the nose.Score range16.25 - 16.40
TasteFull-bodied. Delicate and round tannins and will of course improve a lot. Balanced with dark berry, crème caramel, cacao and chocolate in taste. The finish is delicate, very long and seems never to end and is very seductive. This port will be lovely to follow!Average score16.33
Last tasted10th April 2024Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseGrahamVintage2017
ColourAlmost black in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetDark mature berries such as mulberries, black berries, blue berries and dark cherries but also some orange zest, liquorice, cacao and some dark chocolate in the nose.
TasteFull-bodied. Of course very immature and laden with mature fruit and dark berries such as mulberries, black berries, blue berries and some cacao in taste. The port is of course balanced and very elegant. The finish is long, intense, very attractive and laden with seductive and very attractive tannins. What a port! Will be wonderful to follow!
Last tasted1st November 2021Rating this dateVery 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
HouseKopkeVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings6
BouquetMulberry, dark cherry, black berry, some spiciness and lots of fruit in the nose.Score range15.90 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Soft with round tannins and balanced. Quite elegant to taste with lots of dark berry and fruit in the mouth but quite dry. The finish is rather long, quite complex and very attractive.Average score15.95
Last tasted7th November 2022Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival, Copenhagen, Denmark
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseMartha’sVintage2017
ColourQuite dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetDark cherry, black berry and mulberries in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Soft tannins and very easy to drink already today but balanced and will of course be better. Dark berry and fruit in taste with a quite an elegant and quite tannic finish.Average score
Last tasted7th November 2022Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Germany.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseMaynardVintage2017
ColourDeep ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berries, mulberry, blackberry, mint, herbs, cacao and chocolate in the nose.Score range15.40 - 15.40
TasteMedium sweet and medium body. Quite a lot of tannins. Balanced and elegant. Dark berries and cacao in taste. A quite elegant and attractive finish.Average score
Last tasted23rd April 2024Point this date15.40
CommentTasted at the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
TastersJB
HouseMessiasVintage2017
ColourStill quite ruby but with a yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings5
BouquetCacao, chocolate, dates, vanilla, dark fruit and dark berry in the nose.Score range15.90 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Of course immature but with some very soft and elegant tannins. Vanilla, dates, chocolate, dark berry and fruit in taste with a quite elegant and rather long finish. Promising, modern port which will be interesting to follow.Average score
Last tasted31st March 2022Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseNiepoortVintage2017
ColourDark ruby almost black in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetLoaded with dark berry such as mulberry, black berry, cherry but also cacao and some spiciness in the nose.
TasteFull- bodied. Elegant and balanced but of course tannic. Loaded with fruit, dark berry and spiciness in taste. Compact and elegant with a very long finish and wonderful, impressive aftertaste. An unbelievable port which will be nice and wonderful to follow!
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery impressive
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseNoble & MuratVintage2017
ColourAlmost black in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetOak, mulberry, some spiciness, dark berry and stalk in the nose
TasteMedium body. Lots of quite soft tannins. Balanced and quite easy to drink and enjoy with fruit and dark berry in taste and a quite nice and promising finish. Will be interesting to follow!
Last tasted29th February 2020Rating this dateVery Good/ Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HousePachecaVintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby but with a yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetMulberry, blackberry and loaded with mature fruit but also some toffee and mint in the nose.Score range15.25 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Still lots of tannins and very promising. Balanced and exciting and loaded with berries and fruit in taste There is a quite long and lovely tannic finish. Quite exiting port. Will be very interesting to follow.Average score15.50
Last tasted2nd March 2024Point this date15.25
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark,
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HousePetre’sVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berries such as mulberry, dark cherry and black berry but also mature fruit in the nose.Score range15.90 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Lovely tannins and will improve a lot. Balanced and very elegant with a tasty and complex, quite lovely finish. Will be exiting to follow.Average score
Last tasted2nd September 2023Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HousePintasVintage2017
ColourAlmost black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMature dark berry such as blackberry, blue berry mulberry and some spiciness as pepper in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Balanced and elegant. Easy to enjoy and drink already today. Very tasty with dark berries and pepper and with a quite long and attractive finish
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateImpressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HousePocas JrVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colourNumber of tastings2
BouquetDark berries, chocolate and mature fruit in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Balanced and easy to drink and like already today. Sweet and elegant and some chocolate in taste. A modern type of port with a quite complex and lovely finish.
Last tasted26th November 2021Rating this dateImpressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HousePortalVintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetStalks, kerns, dark berries and lots of fruit and some spiciness in addition in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Balanced and quite attractive with lot of tastes some a bit green bur some exciting. Lovely and quite tannic finish. What will be?
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Good
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HousePresidential
C. Da Silva
Vintage2017
ColourRuby in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark berries such as mulberry, blackberry and blue berry in the nose with some spiciness.
TasteMedium body. Modern style of port but balanced and very easy to drink and enjoy. Loaded with different kind of dark berries and elegant spiciness. Very tasty with a complex finish.
Last tasted26th November 2021Rating this dateVery Good/ Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuevedoVintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetMint, herbs, dark berries, dark cherry, blackberry, mature dark berry and fruit in the nose.Score range
TasteMedium body. Balanced with soft tannins. Dark berry, cherry and some chocolate in taste. Quite a lot of tannins and quite a lot of tannins. Elegant with a rather complex finish. Will be interesting to follow.Average score
Last tasted23rd April 2024Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da CorteVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings6
BouquetDark berries such as dark cherry and black berry, and dark fruit together with some spiciness and mint in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Quite modern in style but balanced and elegant. Loaded with dark berry and fruit in taste. Quite dry and easy to drink and like already today, with a quite tannic and very elegant finish. Very promising and will be interesting to follow.Average score15.75
Last tasted24th November 2023Point this date15.75
CommentTasted at the Portweinmesse in Leverkusen, Germany.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da GaivosaVintage2017
ColourRuby in colourNumber of tastings2
BouquetDark berry such as mulberry and blackberry, loaded with fruit and some spiciness in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Easy to enjoy with elegant tannins but balanced and tasty. Mulberry and blackberry in the mouth and a rather complex and generous finish.
Last tasted26th November 2021Rating this dateImpressive
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Gricha
Churchill
Vintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berry such as blackberry and mulberry in the nose but also some spiciness.
TasteMedium body. Modern style of port but of course balance and easy to drink and enjoy. Very tasty with dark berries and fruit. The finish is quite long and attractive.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Good
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da PreladaVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berries such as mulberry and black berry, and some mint.Score range15.75 - 15.75
TasteMedium body with a lot of soft tannins. Taste of dark berries. Medium length finish.Average score
Last tasted20th April 2023Point this date15.75
CommentTasted at the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
TastersJB
HouseQuinta da RomaneiraVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetDark berries, mulberries, black berries, dark mature fruit but also some oak, and pepper in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Immature but balanced and with some soft tannins. The taste is dominated of mature dark berry and fruits such as plums. Easy to drink with an attractive and rather intensive finish.
Last tasted29th February 2020Rating this dateVery Good/ Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da SequeiraVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark mature berries such as mulberries and blackberries and mature fruit in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Still lots of tannins but balanced with lots of dark berries and mature fruit in taste. The finish is quite complex and elegant. Quite impressive port.
Last tasted4th November 2019Rating this dateImpressive
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
HouseQuinta da TroviscaVintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetDark berries such as mulberry, dark cherry, blackberry and dried mature fruit in the nose.Score range15.25 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Immature with round and lovely tannins and will be better. Balanced and tasty with lots of dark berries and fruit in taste. Quite complex with a lovely quite long finish. Very easy to drink and enjoy.Average score15.80
Last tasted6th November 2023Point this date15.25
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta das Carvalhas
Real Velha
Vintage2017
ColourRuby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetCherry, mulberry and dark berry in the nose but also some interesting spiciness. Very generous bouquet!
TasteMedium body. Balanced but modern style of port. Very tasty with dark berry of different kinds of sweet and elegant spiciness. Lovely and very complex finish. Interesting port indeed!
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateImpressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta das LamelasVintage2017
ColourRuby in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetDark berry such as mulberry and black berry, cacao, chocolate and some orange in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Balanced and very elegant. Easy to drink and enjoy already today with dark berry, cacao and some spiciness in taste. Quite sweet. Elegant round tannins in the finish. Will be interested to follow.
Last tasted26th November 2021Rating this dateImpressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta das TecedeirasVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colourNumber of tastings3
BouquetDark berries such as mulberry and black berry and lots of fruit but also some toffee, mint and coffee in the nose
TasteMedium body. Immature with lovely tannins and will of course develop. Balanced and loaded with fruit and dark berries, but also toffee, some coffee and mint in the mouth. The finish is quite elegant and rather long and complex.
Last tasted7th November 2022Rating this date15.50-15.90
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
HouseQuinta de Ervamoira
Ramos Pinto
Vintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetMulberry, blackberry, some blueberry and loaded with fruit in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Immature but with dark berry, mature fruit in taste. Balanced but with lots of round tannins. Lovely tannic finish and quite elegant.
Last tasted26th November 2021Rating this dateImpressive
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de la RosaVintage2017
ColourRuby in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetSome green stems, some flowers, a hint of spiciness and of course dark berries in the nose.
TasteMedium body Balanced with spring flowers, mulberry and fruit in the mouth. Easy to enjoy and with a quite long finish.
Last tasted29th February 2020Rating this dateVery 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, SS
HouseQuinta de Santa EufemiaVintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby almost black in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetMulberry and dark berry with some very mature fruit in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Lovely tannins and hard to enjoy now. Very promising indeed. Balanced and also quite elegant and loaded with dark berry and fruit. The finish has lots of tannins and is very promising. Will be lovely to follow.
Last tasted29th February 2020Rating this dateImpressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de Vargellas
Vina Velha
Taylor
Vintage2017
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berries such as mulberries, black berries, blue berries, dark cherries, lots of violets, herbs, cacao and some cedar and cigar box in the nose.
TasteFull-bodied. Lots of muscular tannins but of course balanced and elegant. Very tasty and loaded with black and red berries but also herbs, cedar, some wood and lovely violets. A wonderful and very attractive, long finish with lots of tannins and the finish never seem to end.
Last tasted24th May 2019Rating this dateVery Impressive
CommentAt the Masterclass Tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de VentozeloVintage2017
ColourRuby in colourNumber of tastings1
BouquetLoaded with fruit, dark berries and some spiciness in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Modern style of port with some very soft and round tannins but very elegant, easy to drink and attractive. Fruit, dark berry and spiciness in taste. The finish is quite attractive.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Good
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do CrastoVintage2017
ColourRuby in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetDark berry such as mulberry and black berry and loaded with mature fruit in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteMedium body but balanced and easy to drink and enjoy. Modern style of port with taste of mulberry, blackberry and with some spiciness. The finish is very promising with lots of tannins.Average score15.50
Last tasted24th November 2023Point this date15.50
CommentTasted at the Portweinmesse in Leverkusen, Germany.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do JavaliVintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark berries such as mulberry, cherry, black berry but also herbs, cacao and chocolate in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.75
TasteLovely body. Attractive round tannins and will of course be much better but is drinkable already today. Balanced and very elegant with lots of dark berries, herbs, cacao and chocolate. A rather complex, quite long and quite long finish. Will be interesting to follow.Average score15.63
Last tasted2nd March 2024Point this date15.50
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do NovalVintage2017
ColourVery intensive dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetOf course dark mature berries such as mulberries, black berries, blue berries but also roasted coffee and roasted nuts in the nose.
TasteQuite full-bodied. Loaded with tannins of course but balanced and very elegant. Mulberries, black berries and blue berries but also some nuts and spiciness in taste. Very easy already now to drink and enjoy but has a long and delicate future.
Last tasted26th November 2021Rating this dateVery Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Noval NacionalVintage2017
ColourAlmost black in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark berry such as mulberries, black berries, blue berries, dark cherries but also cacao, dark chocolate, roasted coffee and roasted nuts in the nose.
TasteFull-bodied. Loaded with lovely tannins but of course balanced and very complex. Wonderful in the mouth with taste of dark berries such as mulberry, black berry, blue berry, dark cherry. It is ended with a delicate and extraordinary long and attractive finish which never seems to end. It will keep for decades!
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do PegoVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetDark berry, such as mulberry, blackberry and loaded with fruit and with some mint in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Balanced with a lot of quite round and attractive tannins. Loaded with dark berry and fruit in taste but already quite drinkable and enjoyable. Impressive port with a very promising finish.
Last tasted26th November 2021Rating this dateVery Good/ Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do PessegueiroVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetSpicy with pepper and with lots of mature fruit and dark berries.
TasteMedium body. Soft and rounded tannins. Very easy to drink and enjoy already today. Taste of pepper and dark berry and with a nice elegant finish.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Good
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Porto
Ferreira
Vintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMinty, dark berry and spiciness in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Balanced and very elegant and tasty with mint, spiciness and dark berry such as mulberry and blackberry in taste. Easy to drink and enjoy with an elegant and fresh, quite long finish. Will be exciting to follow.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateImpressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Seixo
Sandeman
Vintage2017
ColourAlmost black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berry such as blackberry, mulberry cacao, some chocolate and some spiciness in the generous nose.
TasteMaybe medium body. Balanced and very easy to drink and enjoy already today. Very elegant and the taste is very attractive with dark berry, cacao, chocolate and spiciness. The finish is quite long and seductive.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateImpressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do TedoVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetDark berry such as dark cherry, mulberry but also some chocolate and spiciness.Score range15.50 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Modern port in style and easy to drink and like but of course balanced and still with very round tannins. Sweet. Very tasty with a lovely finish.Average score15.88
Last tasted24th November 2023Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at the Portweinmesse in Leverkusen, Germany.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Vale MeaoVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colourNumber of tastings3
BouquetMulberry, blackberry, dried fruit and dark berry in the nose but also some cacao and chocolate.Score range15.25 - 15.25
TasteMedium body. Balanced but with lovely, quite round tannins which will make it exciting to follow. Balanced and quite elegant and loaded with fruit and dark berry in taste and with a complex and elegant finish. Very promising indeedAverage score
Last tasted5th March 2022Point this date15.25
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do ValladoVintage2017
ColourRuby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berry, some spiciness and loaded with mature fruit.
TasteMedium body. Balanced and easy to enjoy and drink with dark berry and some spiciness in taste. The finish is quite elegant and seductive with rounded tannins.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Good/Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen.
Germany.
Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetLoaded with dark berries, roses, and spiciness such as ginger, liquorice and dark mature fruit in the nose.
TasteFull-bodied. Lots of lovely and very delicate tannins. Balanced and very complex. Mulberries, black berries and mature fruit in taste but also some spiciness and ginger. Really elegant and very long finish which truly is appreciated.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta Dona MatildeVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMint, thyme, and spiciness in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Balanced and easy to drink and enjoy. Very tasty with much spiciness in mouth. The finish is quite elegant and rather long. An interesting port indeed.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Good
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta dos MattosVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMulberry, dark cherry and dark berry in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Immature but balanced with quite a lot of tannins. Easy to drink and enjoy already today with dark berry and fruit in taste and quite long and very interesting finish. Will be nice to follow.
Last tasted4th November 2019Rating 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 dos Muros
Portal
Vintage2017
ColourDark ruby almost black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetMature fruit and dark berries in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Very promising port with lots of elegant tannins. Loaded with fruit and dark berries in taste. Quite sweet with a complex, elegant and very tannic finish.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Good
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta Nova de Nossa
Senhora do Carmo
Vintage2017
ColourDeep ruby in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark berries such as mulberry, dark cherry, blackberry but also dark chocolate. Cacao, some herbs and much more in the nose.Score range
TasteMedium body and sweet. Lovely round tannins and will be better. Balanced and very elegant and promising with a quite long finish.Average score
Last tasted24th November 2023Point this date15.00
CommentTasted at the Portweinmesse in Leverkusen, Germany.
TastersSAI, JB
HouseQuinta Seara d’OrdensVintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berries such as mulberry, cherry, blackberry and some herbs in the nose.Score range15.25 - 15.25
TasteMedium body. Still lovely and elegant tannins and will improve but easy to drink and enjoy already today. Balance and tasty with an elegant and quite complex finishAverage score
Last tasted4th March 2023Point this date15.25
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark,
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta Vale Dona MariaVintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby but with a yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetMulberry, blackberry, dark cherry, blueberry and spiciness with pepper but also flowers in the nose.Score range
TasteMedium body. Balanced but is already today easy to drink and like. Dark berries, flowers and spiciness in taste. Balanced and very easy to drink and like. Elegant finish with promising tannins. Will be exciting to follow this port!Average score
Last tasted4th November 2022Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta Valle LongoVintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark cherry, mulberry, blackberry and lots of fruit in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Elegant tannins but balanced with mulberry, cherry and fruit in taste. Sweet with a nice and lovely finish.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Good/Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseRamos PintoVintage2017
ColourAlmost black in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetMulberry, black berry, mature dark berry and loaded with fruit in the nose.
TasteAlmost full-bodied. Loaded with dark berry and fruit in taste and of course lots of tannins. Balanced but a little hard to swallow and with a long finish full of tannins. Will be nice to follow.
Last tasted26th November 2021Rating this dateVery Impressive
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseReal VelhaVintage2017
ColourRuby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark cherry, dark berry, fruit and some spiciness in the nose.
TasteHardly medium body but balanced and very easy to drink and enjoy already today. Modern style of port. Interesting taste of dark berry and spiciness. With a seductive and very good finish.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Good
CommentTaste at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseSan LeonardoVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings7
BouquetDark berries such as mulberry, dark cherry and blackberry, dried fruit, spiciness, mint and some ginger in the nose.Score range15.40 - 15.50
TasteMedium body and a lot of elegant tannins. Will improve a lot. Balanced and enjoyable. Elegant with lots of dark berries, dried fruit and spiciness in taste. Sweet with a quite dry, elegant and rather long finish.Average score15.43
Last tasted2nd March 2024Point this date15.50
CommentTasted at the Port Wein Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseSavedra
Quinta do Tedo
Vintage2017
ColourVery dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark mature berries such as mulberry, dark cherry blackberry but also spiciness in the nose. Quite impressive bouquet.Score range15.95 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Lovely balanced port with lots of taste such as dark berries and spiciness. Very complex and elegant with a long finish. What will be?Average score
Last tasted4th November 2022Point this date15.95
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseSerikos
Quinta da Roeda
Croft
Vintage2017
ColourAlmost black and very deep in colourNumber of tastings1
BouquetRipe fruit, dark berries such as mulberry, black berry and dark cherry but also some eucalyptus and mint in the nose.
TasteAlmost full-bodied with very soft and delicate tannins and easy to drink and enjoy already today but with lovely backbone. Loaded with dark fruits and dark berries in taste and with some very elegant eucalyptus in the finish. Very exiting port indeed!
Last tasted24th May 2019Rating this dateVery Impressive
CommentAt the Masterclass Tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseSoalheira
Borges
Vintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetSome dark fruit, black currant and dark berry in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Balance with some elegant and quite attractive tannins. Dark berries and fruit in taste. Balanced and quite tasty with lots of dark berry and promising tannins but easy to drink and enjoy already today but will be much better. The finish is complex and quite attractive.Average score
Last tasted7th November 2022Point this date16.00
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseTalentVs
Quinta Seara d’Ordens
Vintage2017
ColourAlmost black in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berries such as mulberry, cherry, blackberry and blueberry in the nose.Score range15.40 - 15.40
TasteMedium body. Round and elegant tannins and will improve Easy to drink and enjoy already today Balanced but a modern type of port with a quite acceptable finish.Average score
Last tasted4th March 2023Point this date15.40
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseTaylorVintage2017
ColourAlmost black with just a hint of a yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings5
BouquetDark berries such as mulberries, black berries, blue berries, dark cherries, some violets, herbs, cacao and chocolate in the nose.Score range16.25 - 16.40
TasteFull-bodied. Lots of round and elegant tannins but of course balanced and elegant. Very tasty with dark berries i.e. mulberries, black berries, blue berries and cherry but also herbs and some violets. A wonderful and very attractive, long finish with lots of tannins. Will be lovely to follow!Average score16.33
Last tasted10th April 2024Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseThe Stone Terraces
Graham
Vintage2017
ColourAlmost black in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetLoaded with fruit and mature black berries such as mulberries, black berries but also cacao, dark chocolate and some spiciness.
TasteFull-bodied. Immature with lots of delicate tannins for a long life. Balanced and very complex with lovely backbone. Intensive taste with dark berry, mulberry, blackberry and so on. Long, seductive and very tannic finish. Will be lovely to follow through the years with a long future.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateVery Impressive
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseVan ZellersVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetLoaded with fruits and dark berries in the nose as well as mint, spices and dark chocolate.Score range16.25 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Modern style of port, easy to drink and enjoy already today but of course balanced. Still lots of elegant tannins. Dark berries dominate the taste but the finish is attractive with very elegant tannins!Average score16.25
Last tasted24th November 2023Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at the Douro Boys’ Master class at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseVieira de SousaVintage2017
ColourDark ruby almost black in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetMulberry, blue berry, blackberry and fruit in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Soft and with very elegant tannins. Balanced and easy to drink and quite enjoyable already today. Lots of berry and fruit in taste and with a quite elegant and rather attractive finish.
Last tasted29th February 2020Rating this dateVery Good/ Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseVista AlegreVintage2017
ColourDark ruby in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark berries such as dark cherry, blueberry and mulberry in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Lovely tannins but balanced and attractive. Loaded with dark berries and mature fruit in the mouth with a quite balanced and long finish. Quite impressive port.
Last tasted29th November 2019Rating this dateImpressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseWarreVintage2017
ColourDark ruby almost black in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetLoaded with dark berries such as mulberries, black berries, dark cherries and blue berries but also some cacao, roses and chocolate in the nose.
TasteQuite full-bodied. Full of complex and elegant tannins but of course immature. Balanced and very tasty with dark and red berries such as mulberry, black berries and dark cherries but also cacao, some dark chocolate and mature fruits. A very elegant and complex port. The finish is long and very attractive and laden with seductive tannin. This port is very elegant and promising but very enjoyable already today!
Last tasted29th February 2020Rating this dateVery Impressive
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseWiese & KrohnVintage2017
ColourDark ruby with a yellow rim.Number of tastings5
BouquetHerbs and dark berries such as mulberry and black berry, as well as toffee and cream candy in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Quite a lot of soft tannins. Balanced and quite complex port. Taste of toffee, creme caramel, dark berries and some violets and roses with a slightly bitter touch. Quite long and attractive finish.Average score15.70
Last tasted20th April 2023Point this date15.50
CommentTasted at the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
TastersSAI, JB, SS

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Dow 2000
Fonseca 1994
Graham 2003
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Messias 1983
Quinta do Pego 2000
Quinta do Vale Meao 2003
Rozes 1994
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