WINE SPECTATOR 98 POINTS – “Plush, ripe and really packed, with a mix of warmed cassis, plum reduction and fig compote notes that just won’t quit, all backed by hints of melted red licorice, warmed fruitcake and mulling spice notes. The long finish is fruit-coated but ripples with energy. This is really taking its time to come around fully as it remains one of the wines of the vintage.—Blind 2000 Vintage Port retrospective.” (03/2021)
JAMES SUCKLING 98 POINTS – “Aromas of dried fruits, raisins and Christmas cake. Some chocolate undertones too, plus licorice and wet earth. Full body, medium sweet with gorgeous depth and intensity of fruit. So long and beautiful. What an amazing finish already. So sexy. Drink or hold. But this will go on for decades.”
DECANTER 96 POINTS – “The 2000 growing season is known for quality over quantity. A mild, dry winter led to early bud burst before April and May brought unusual amounts of rain. This caused disruption to fruit set and a small harvest, but summer delivered some stability with good weather stretching right into September and through the harvest, ultimately with excellent fruit quality and fermentations under near ideal conditions. RM Strangely withdrawn on the nose, though perhaps just in a phase – it’s much better on the palate with fresh berry fruit, firm tannins and lovely overall depth. Balanced, not especially big, but very nicely structured. SJ Lush and majestic palate. Indulgently concentrated but well balanced, with cooked black fruit, chocolate and nutmeg spice. Incredibly long, with many years ahead. DW This is a full, ripe, sweet, juicy and expressive example with blueberry appeal, leather/ spice notes and freshness, as well as notable tannic tension. Drinking Window: 2022 – 2075.” (09/22) Richard Mayson, Shane Jones, Demetri Walters MW
Varietals:
33.3% Tinta Roriz
33.3% Touriga Franca
33.3% Touriga Nacional
