Charming, with a flattering mix of golden raisin, bing cherry, quince and kumquat flavors at the core, giving way to orange blossom and date on the finish. Lovely range and detail, with fine underlying zip. Drink now. 625 cases made, 270 cases imported.
Gold
wine contest
International Wine and Spirit Competition
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2020
Gold
wine contest
Jancis Robinson 2022
Country
Germany
Year
2019
Gold
wine contest
International Wine and Spirit Competition
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2019
Silver
wine contest
International Wine Challenge
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2019
Silver
wine contest
Decanter World Wine Awards
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2019
94/100Points
media publication
Wine Enthusiast
Taster
Roger Voss
Country
United States
Year
2019
16/20Points
media publication
Jancis Robinson
Taster
Tim Jackson
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2019
Comments
Pale tawny amber. Rancio old cheese hints over old tobacco, polished wood and garam masala spice. Intense sweetness, but the spice, wood polish and nut gives a sense of dryness. Drying out a bit? Long, slightly salty finish though.
Gold
wine contest
Jancis Robinson 2022
Country
Germany
Year
2018
Gold
wine contest
International Wine and Spirit Competition
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2018
Silver
wine contest
International Wine Challenge
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2018
92/100Points
media publication
e-RobertParker
Taster
Mark Squires
Country
United States
Year
2018
Comments
The NV 30 Years Old Tawny Porto is a typical Douro blend. It was bottled on June 27, 2018, with a Vinolok stopper and 120 grams per liter of residual sugar. This is an understated step up on the 20, but it increases the power and the complexity levels. Here, you get more grip on the finish but still not much richness. There's a lively and balanced feel to go with that increased complexity. This oddly seems fresher at times than the 20, even while it is more complex, i.e., more mature. The concentrated and mature flavors are lovely, making this a pleasure to drink. There were 7,500 bottles produced in this release.
Silver Medal Outstanding
wine contest
International Wine and Spirit Competition
— Silver Medal Outstanding
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2018
Trophy
wine contest
Decanter World Wine Awards
— Trophy — Best Tawny Port
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2017
Great Gold Medal
wine contest
Jancis Robinson 2022
— Great Gold Medal
Country
Germany
Year
2017
90/100Points
media publication
Decanter
Taster
Tasting Panel
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2017
Comments
"Soft, appealing aromas of creamy milk chocolate usher in warm flavours of cream, barley sugar and sweet spice – texturally interesting and well made, if a touch monochrome. Blind tasted by Richard Mayson, Rod Smith MW, Demetri Walters MW (at Decanter's January 2018 issue Tawny Port: 10 & 20 Year Old Panel Tasting, 14 Aug 2017)"
Gold
wine contest
Jancis Robinson 2022
Country
Germany
Year
2016
Silver
wine contest
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
Country
Belgium
Year
2016
Silver
wine contest
Decanter World Wine Awards
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2016
95/100Points
media publication
Wine Spectator
Taster
Kim Marcus
Country
United States
Year
2016
Comments
Citrus zest accents provide a zesty backdrop to the lush, rich and creamy flavors of buttersctoch, white chocolate and café au lait. Fresh and minerally on the finish, with notes of sea salt. Complex and pure.
Silver
wine contest
International Wine and Spirit Competition
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2016
Gold
wine contest
Decanter World Wine Awards
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2015
Silver
wine contest
Jancis Robinson 2022
Country
Germany
Year
2015
Gold Medal Outstanding
wine contest
International Wine and Spirit Competition
— Gold Medal Outstanding
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2015
Silver
wine contest
International Wine Challenge
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2015
16/20Points
media publication
Jancis Robinson
Taster
Jancis Robinson
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2013
Comments
"Sandeman have a long tradition of producing fine tawny port but this one doesn’t seem a great buy. It’s perfectly pleasant but has less vigour and interest than some 20 year olds. £60 RRP Majestic.co.uk and other fine wine stores"
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