In Bond Fine Wine. 2017 Cockburn, Port, Douro, Portugal. Other vintage port in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2027–2070. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Molesworth (JMol) — 96/100 · Wine Spectator, 16/10/2019 · Drink 2032-2050
Packed with creamed blueberry, a'a' berry and boysenberry fruit and carried by waves of velvety structure and warm fruitcake notes, this is showy in style, featuring an embedded graphite spine, alluring spice details and a flash of floral nuance through the finish, imparting superior range and length. Best from 2032 through 2050.
Mark Squires (MS) — 94–96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 11/07/2019 · Drink 2027-2070
The 2017 Vintage Port is a blend of 52% Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Franca and small portions of Sous'o and Alicante Bouschet bottled about a month before this tasting after 18 months in seasoned vats. However, I actually tasted a pre-bottling sample because there was some fear of bottling shock. This is sourced from south-facing vineyards in Douro Superior that have a higher proportion of Tour…
Julia Harding MW (JH) — 17.5/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 04/06/2019 · Drink 2027-2057
Black core with narrow purple rim. Much more stony and mineral first impression compared with the Dow's and Warre's but no lack of that wild black fruit and, as it opens, the floral character that was so strong on the Stone Terraces. Even with the floral notes this is more sober and savoury on the nose with a rich dark-fruit intensity on the palate. Power and immense length emerge underneath that…