Sandeman Vintage Port 2016
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Gloriously ripe 99-point vintage port from the most awarded port brand in 2018. You'll recognise the Sandeman Don, with his flowing cape – the figurehead of this iconic house. The 2016 is a great port, described by Wine Enthusiast as "impressive."
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Wine Details
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Powerful velvety tannins with generous ripe black fruit, freshness
Aroma
Ripe blackberry, cherry, plum, with cocoa spice and floral notes
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
In recent years, Sandeman has enjoyed runaway success. This is no doubt due to new owners since 2002 – the Guedes family. They have made huge investment in the cellar and vineyards and were rewarded in 2018 with the prize for the most awarded port brand: they had gained the most prizes in international competitions. Their 99-point 2016 vintage is one of the best. Winemaker for Sandeman, Luis Sottomayor, described the 2016 vintage: "The degrees of complexity, colour and structure make the 2016 wines absolutely exceptional." A cool, wet spring had affected flowering, while a mild summer slowed down ripening. The upshot was a vintage that was two weeks late with lower yields of outstanding concentration. This is a port to snap up and cellar.
In recent years, Sandeman has enjoyed runaway success. This is no doubt due to n...
Ripe and generous wine, with tannins that are well integrated into the powerful black-fruit core
Wine Enthusiast
99 Points
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