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With the chill of winter and the spirit of the Holiday Season settling into the air, sipping a glass of port at the end of the day can provide the perfect finish. And, of course, Sandeman is one of the most trusted names in the biz. Our tasting panel sampled a few of their offerings recently and found a lot to like.
Sandeman Founders’ Reserve Porto
Region: Portugal
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
A bouquet of black cherry, red currant, dark chocolate, and walnuts greets the senses. A sip delivers flavors of cherries, plums, and currants that open up into nutty and chocolatey suggestions. A lush, fruit-driven port, relax with a glass on its own, or pair it with your favorite chocolate.
Rating: 89
Sandeman 20 Year Old Porto
Region: Portugal
Price: 50-55
Tasting Notes:
Fragrances of walnuts, vanilla, caramel, apricots, and sweet spice rise up from a glass. Peach and apricot flavors emerge on palate, accented by suggestions of fruit cake spices, vanilla, and walnut. Layered and supple, it’s a lovely, complex port.
Rating: 92
Sandeman 2011 Vintage Porto
Grapes: 40% T. Franca, 40% T. Nacional, 10% Tinta Roriz, 5% Tinto Cão, & 5% Sousão
Region: Portugal
Price: 70-75
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of blackberries, plums, and currants interweave with traces of all-spice and pepper on the nose. Flavors of bramble fruit, cassis, and blueberry come together with nuances of smoky oak, spice, and caramel on the palate. Supple and smoky, this is a rich, layered port that’s lovely on its own.
Rating: 91
