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Sandeman's Founders Reserve Port(NV)
- Winery:
- The House of Sandeman
- Varietal:
- Touriga Nacional; Touriga Francesa
- Region:
- Portugal > Douro > Porto
- Type:
- Dessert/Fortified
- Color:
- Red
- User Tags:
- doc (portugal), digestif, dessert wines, port, rich, powerful, character, sophisticated, intense, brilliant
The Wine
Named in honour of the Founder, this Reserve is one of SANDEMAN'S greatest Portos. Selected from the finest «lots» of each vintage and aged for 5 years. Full of the power, fruit and fire that distinguishes classic Porto, SANDEMAN FOUNDERS RESERVE is the culmination of two hundred years of expertise.
Tasting Notes
Intense ruby red colour, brilliant and clean. Rich red fruit aromas with a touch of age create an elegant reflection of powerful flavours, the fruit and fire characteristic of young classic Porto balanced with the finesse of age.
Food read more...Pairing
Excellent on its own served in large glasses, SANDEMAN FOUNDERS RESERVE is a perfect match with cheeses or rich chocolate desserts.
Serving Suggestions
No need to decant. Serve in large glasses to fully appreciate.
Storing
Should be stored standing, in a dry place with constant temperature (16º C-18º C), avoiding bright light.
Shelf Life
Recommended shelf life is 12 - 18 months.
Open Bottle Shelf Life
Once open SANDEMAN FOUNDERS RESERVE can remain fresh for up to 4 weeks.
Technical Details
Alcohol: 20%
Total Acidity: 4,0 g/l (tartaric acid)
Sugar: 95,0 g/l
pH: 3,55 (hide)
Named in honour of the Founder, this Reserve is one of SANDEMAN'S greatest Portos. Selected from the finest «lots» of each vintage and aged for 5 years. Full of the power, fruit and fire that distinguishes classic Porto, SANDEMAN FOUNDERS RESERVE is the culmination of two hundred years of expertise.
Tasting Notes
Intense ruby red colour, brilliant and clean. Rich red fruit aromas with a touch of age create an elegant reflection of powerful flavours, the fruit and fire characteristic of young classic Porto balanced with the finesse of age.
Food read more...Pairing
Excellent on its own served in large glasses, SANDEMAN FOUNDERS RESERVE is a perfect match with cheeses or rich chocolate desserts.
Serving Suggestions
No need to decant. Serve in large glasses to fully appreciate.
Storing
Should be stored standing, in a dry place with constant temperature (16º C-18º C), avoiding bright light.
Shelf Life
Recommended shelf life is 12 - 18 months.
Open Bottle Shelf Life
Once open SANDEMAN FOUNDERS RESERVE can remain fresh for up to 4 weeks.
Technical Details
Alcohol: 20%
Total Acidity: 4,0 g/l (tartaric acid)
Sugar: 95,0 g/l
pH: 3,55 (hide)
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July 2007
- This intense ruby red colored port is brilliant and clean. Rich red fruit aromas with a touch of age create an elegant reflection of powerful flavors. This is well balanced on the palate and it gets much better with age. Enjoy now or later.
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April 2008
- Sandeman Founders Reserve NV Port Intense ruby red colour, brilliant and clean. Rich red fruit aromas with a touch of age create an elegant reflection of powerful favours, the fruit and fire characteristic of young classic Porto balanced with the finesse of age.
- May 2008
- a truly wonderful ruby for a very fair price. beautiful hints of cherry, chocolate, and anisette with a hue of vanilla. interesting yet easy to drink. shows a surprising amount of character. bravo!
- JS
- Wine Spectator
- 03/31/88
- 86/100
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March 1988
