by Ray Johnson | Aug 29, 2009 | Arkansas, Concord, Fortified dessert, Port, Tawny Port
Wiederkehr, Arkansas Moutain, Tawny Port nv The nose sports lots of vanilla with nuts and a very overt sense of oaky richness. In the mouth the nuttiness continues with caramel sweetness. The alcohol is perfectly integrated so watch that it doesn’t sneak up on...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 21, 2009 | Port, Portugal, Tawny Port
Dow’s, Porto, 10 Year, Tawny nv The nose features caramel, toasted notes and quite a spiritous character. In the mouth the wine is lusciously sweet, the alcohol is integrated and the nuts and caramel carry a long time. Bottled by Symington Family Estates in Oporto 20%...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 13, 2009 | Fortified dessert, Port, Portugal, Tawny Port
Dow’s, Porto, Boardroom, Reserve Tawny nv In the nose there is caramel and overt alcohol. In the mouth the same follows through though the often tolerated burn is a bit too much given the rather light concentration of flavor. Bottle by Symington Family Estates...
