Sandeman Port Blend Porto Vintage Vau 2002

Very good indeed, a fruit forward stye which is very approachable now and a good introduction to vintage port from a very good year. Opaque, vibrant purple with very intense, ripe black plum, cassis and chocolate. On palate, the signature fruitcake and sweet spices add a very rich and mouth filling texture with ripe, sweet tannins, good complexity and concentration. In perfect balance now. An affordable and hedonistic style for early drinking. Cheers!

Had this during the Virtual tasting! It was a great experience! I did not know that Ports were that high in alcohol content and poured myself a huge glass! This full bodied port with plenty of residual sugar has a smell that reminds me of brandy, caramel, a little cacao and even coca cola! Which is interesting. With bright tannins, this dense opaque dark wine is fruity with notes of plum and dried medjool dates. Yummmy. Now I wished I knew more about Ports earlier! We had a dessert potluck- Apple crisp, Strawberry nutella crepes, French silk chocolate pie, fresh baked muffins- and it was splendid! To read more on the tasting, please visit http://dionyshius.blogspot.com/2012/08/port-vt.html

Dense and super-well structured. Great ripeness in addition to lots of black currant, cassis, and mineral characteristics. Firm tannin in the finish. Wonderful!

Love the fruit and a caramel overlay. The tannins were gentle but noticiably there. A wonderful pronounced finish.

Deep, opaque in color, velvety with great structure and firm finish. Plenty of rich fruit--currant and dried plums--and a bit of spice on the palate. What a treat.

meia garrafa. Tostados e frutas. WD: The house style begins to become apparent now. This has a similar package of sweet fruit with a molasses edge. The palate is warm, rich and very approachable, although there is still plenty of tannin in the midpalate and finish. Rich toasty fruits but with an elegant edge. Very good, excellent potential