May 25, 2002

1983 Vintage Port:

Bottled in May of 1987, the 1983 Port has a full 15 years of bottle age, where complexity and softness dominate the palate. Aged inside the original adobe building where temperatures remain cool and constant, layers of dark fruit flavors and smoke and leather aromas have slowly developed. Recently recorked, it is ready to enjoy now, or it will continue to age and develop slowly, under proper storage conditions. Of course, with the extended bottle age, the wine has dropped some sediment, so decanting will be necessary. Only 200 bottles available. (750 ml.)

Tinta Port - Library Release:

About 7 years old when cellared, this wine was selected from the family library exclusively for PORTfolio Society members. Bottled in 1992, this wine shows the subtleties of flavor attained with patience and a full decade of bottle age. Although the flavors won’t develop to the fullness of a true Vintage Port, this limited release shows the softness and vintage-like character that only extra bottle age will allow. Only 150 bottles available. (750 ml.)

Old Vine Tawny Port - Limited Bottling:

A special one-barrel blend created just for the PORTfolio Society. With the exuberant flavors of young fruit and distinguished richness from extended barrel aging, this is a very special treat. Blended from wines of 1995, 1996, and 1997, the wine was carefully laid down in a small oak barrel for that extra time in wood. Only 150 bottles were produced, especially for PORTfolio Society members. (750 ml.)

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