2006 Port Vintage Report
The 2006 Port Vintage was a year that produced good Single Quinta Vintage Ports. Heavy winter rains replenished the drought-exhausted water table following the very good but dry 2005 vintage. Good weather followed, and flowering took place during the hottest May in 40 years. Temperatures steadily increased until a severe hailstorm hit vineyards in the Pinhão valley in the middle of June. Several vineyards lost up to 30% of the crop. A hot July followed, superseded by a cooler August and some much needed rain. More hot weather late August and early September caused some raisining and crop reduction in exposed vineyards. Picking began mid-September just ahead of a rainy spell.
Yields for 2006 were down at least 15% below average.
4 products found.
Palmer Port, 2006
Colheita Port, Douro
50cl Bottle
A 50cl bottle of 2006 vintage Colheita Port Wine from Palmer Port. This is exclusive to Vintage Wine & Port.
This rare 2006 Port Wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 2006 harvest until it was bottled this year. This is an outstanding example of an aged tawny from a single year.
Tasting Notes: The 2006 Port from Palmer has a light oak colour. Much elegance on the nose with orange peel, walnuts, figs and a touch of honey. On the palate, there is a lightness that is balanced by good acidity. This port wine delivers a beautiful flavour supported by a long, long finish. …
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Price: $42.45 USD
Stock: 17 in Stock
Burmester, 2006
Colheita Port, Douro
Presented in Gift Tube
*** 90 Points - Wine Enthusiast ***
The 2006 Burmester Colheita Port Burmester is a brown colour. It has a rich and delicate aroma, marked with the presence of dry fruits, spices and vanilla. The flavour is silky and characterised by the presence of raisins and molasses. It has a great structure and a long and lasting taste in the mouth. It‘s a perfect wine to serve with some caramelised candies, dry fruits or cheese.
Colheita Port Storage and Serving Advice:
Colheita Port should be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light and temperature fluctuations, and the bottle should remain in an upright position. If stored correctly, Colheita Ports will keep for decades in the bottle. …
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Price: $51.47 USD
Stock: 66 in Stock
J W Hart, 2006
Colheita Port, Douro
This 2006 J W Hart Tawny Colheita is elegant and complex. An amalgamation of rich flavours is marked by the presence of dried fruits, with a burst of freshness in red cherries enhanced by an exuberant note of spice. Perfect for pairing with an exquisite salted caramel tart.
Colheita Port Storage and Serving Advice:
Colheita Port should be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light and temperature fluctuations, and the bottle should remain in an upright position. If stored correctly, Colheita Ports will keep for decades in the bottle. Over time, it is natural that a little sediment will form at the bottom of a bottle of colheita Port wine. …
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Price: $50.18 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock
Kopke, 2006
Quinta st Luiz Vintage Port, Douro Presented in original Kopke Gift Box
The 2006 Vintage Port Wine is from one harvest year, from one vineyard; Kopke's exceptional Quinta São Luiz vineyard. This allows them to produce excellent Single Quinta Vintage Ports as well as their range of unsurpassed colheita ports.
*** Exclusive to VWP ***
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Price: $103.01 USD
Stock: 8 in Stock