2003 Port Vintage Report

Colheita Port, Douro
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A 75cl bottle of 2003 vintage Palmer Colheita Port Wine. This is exclusive to Vintage Wine & Port.

The 2003 Palmer Colheita Port represents the art of extended barrel ageing. From the stable of Barao de Vilar which has long history and dedication to quality make their Colheita Ports a highly regarded choice among Port wine enthusiasts. The 2003 vintage offers a rich and complex tasting experience.

Tasting Notes: The 2003 Palmer Colheita Port exhibits a tawny, amber, or brownish hue. The ageing process has added complex notes of dried fruits, nuts, caramel, toffee, spices, and sometimes a hint of chocolate. …
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Price: $38.84 USD
Stock: 58 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port

The outstanding Palmer 20 year old Tawny Port - exclusive to VWP.

Tasting Notes: The Palmer 20 Year tawny has a pronounced aroma intensity that is very rich with nuts and baked cherry. There is further complexity of nutmeg and cream. On the palate the wine is very balanced between acidity and sweetness that gives a luxurious mouthfeel. Lovely richness of fruitcake, fig, baked plum, caramel and toffee. There are also notes of plum, cherry, cooked strawberry. This port has a lovely, rich long finish.

STORAGE
The wine is ready to drink and does not require decanting. The bottle should be kept upright protected from direct sunlight. …
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Price: $38.84 USD
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20 Year Old Tawny port
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Quevedo Tawny 20 Years Old is a delightful brown with amber nuances. On the nose there is an aroma of almonds, caramelized nuts with a slight hint of coconut. In the mouth it is soft and delicate, with a grape touch passes and soft caramel.

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*** 90 Points - Decanter ***
This 20 Year Old tawny port from Quevedo has a Brick red centre with a tawny rim. Fresh, youthful fruit-driven style, showing summer fruit. Quite, soft and delicate initially with superb persistence and breadth. Mellifluous length. …
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Price: $38.84 USD
Stock: 38 in Stock

Colheita Port in own presentation gift box
****92 Points - Wine Advocate***

Despite the challenges of scorching, arid conditions, this captivating Colheita 2003 from our friends at Quevedo triumphs. Its exceptionally rich nose and youthful character on the palate deliver a refreshing, vibrant taste. It boasts rich aromas of ripe plum and luscious figs with a subtle hint of floral notes. Candied fruit flavours dominate the palate, with a touch of spiciness and a satisfying finish. Indulge in its unforgettable experience, promising to delight the senses with every sip.

Drink from now until 2055

Winemakers Notes

COLOUR
Medium saturation, brick-ruby color

AROMA
The nose of this wine is notably rich, with distinct aromas of ripe plum and luscious figs dominating the forefront. …
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Price: $51.81 USD
Stock: 53 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port in presentation box (75cl)
***93 Points-(MS) Wine Advocate***
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This Port Wine is the result of a blend of aged wine from Quinta da Devesa, developed with noble grapes used in the Douro region, aged in wooden casks at the Quinta da Devesa cellars.

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Tasting Notes:
The Quinta da Devesa Colheita Tawny is orange-brown in colour with a slight verdant edge. Orange peel and smokey caramel notes on the nose. Maple and orange notes, spice on the palate. Full bodied and in perfect balance this is a delightful, yet a powerful and lively wine.


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Price: $44.75 USD
Stock: 32 in Stock
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20 year old White Port in presentation box (50cl)
***92 Points (MS) Wine Advocate***
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Quinta da Devesa Port Wines are produced exclusively from lots vinified and aged in the estate.

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Tasting Notes:
The 20 Years White Port is a field blend from old vines (50 plus years). It was bottled in January 2015 with 105 grams per liter of residual sugar. Fresh, lovely and delectable, this is perfectly balanced, focused and young. There isn't a lot of complexity early on (noting that this a 20), but it does show some more mature flavors as it airs and warms. Impeccably balanced, this is a beautiful 20 that lingers endlessly and tastes just great. …
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Price: $42.74 USD
Stock: 33 in Stock
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20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro
Presented in Gift Tube
***95 Points-GOLD- Decanter World Wine Awards***

Tasting Note:

The Burmester 20 Year Old Tawny Port has plenty of sweet fruits and ripe dark brown sugar and raisins. The aftertaste shows more of the wood ageing, giving sweet vanilla and nutty flavours.

Winemaking:

Burmester 20 Year Old Tawny Port is made from old vines, being submitted to a careful ageing process in small oak casks. Over its 250-year history, Casa Burmester has perfected the classic process of blending wines and this is a magnificent example of its expertise.


Food Pairing:

It can be appreciated as an aperitif or on any other occasion. …
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Price: $55.70 USD
Stock: 5 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
Presented in Wooden Gift Box
***85 Points- Wine Enthusiast***

This 2003 Burmester Vintage Port from the very good 2003 Port Vintage has outstanding provenance! This bottle has been stored at the Burmester cellars on Porto since bottling until it was acquired by us earlier this year.

The 2003 Burmester has a dark colour with some lightning on the edge. On the nose there are black cherries intertwined with dark fruits and berries. On the nose it has Morelloi cherry and dark fruits. Still some tannins as this wine has not quite reached maturity. Good notes and a long finish - one to hold for a few years. 90/100 TC 6/21
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Price: $90.72 USD
Stock: 46 in Stock

Colheita Port, Douro
Presented in Gift Tube
***94 Points- Silver- Decanter 2022***

A 2003 vintage tawny port. We are delighted to offer a UK exclusive on Burmester Colheita Ports.

The 2003 Colheita has a Complex nose with dark berries, cress, coffee Full-bodied and great balance. Smooth palate that reflects the nose. This port also features a very good length.

The 2003 Burmester Colheita Port is a classic wine of exceptional quality and elegance. The Port is made from a single harvest (a "Vintage Tawny") and aged in small 550-litre oak barrels in their Vila Nova de Gaia Cellars. It is bottled at least seven years after the harvest.

Burmester has been iconic since 1750. …
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Price: $55.70 USD
Stock: 75 in Stock

Colheita Port, Douro

This 2003 J W Hart Tawny Colheita is elegant and complex.

Wine makers notes. Deliciously pure and fresh fruit aromas. Persistent notes of fresh cherries and plums, followed by aromas of warm plum and grape jam. In the end, delicious notes of spices and leather. On the palate, the flavors are dominated by very ripe black fruit showing great concentration and remarkable richness, leading to a powerful finish fueled by flavors of spices, ripe cherries and chocolate The tannins are so well coated that 'we hardly feel them, but we can guess their imposing concentration.

Colheita Port Storage and Serving Advice:
Colheita Port should be stored in a cool and dry place, …
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Price: $51.81 USD
Stock: 33 in Stock

Vintage Port
Presented in original Kopke Gift Box

The 2003 Kopke Vintage Port still has a very dark core with a little lightning on the edge. Familiar Kopke notes of dark cherries and red fruits,. On the palate quite mature for its age and setting down nicely for the next decade or so. Jammy fruit and red berries - medium mouthfeel and a fresh, long finish. Very good. TC VWP 91/100 6/21

A 2003 vintage port wine. Kopke Port is the oldest port house. Established in 1638 by Nicolau Kopke and his son Cristiano, who came to Portugal as representatives of the Hanseatic League, the House has been run through the generations by several representatives of the Kopke family, obtaining an excellent reputation for its wines. …
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Price: $71.27 USD
Stock: 72 in Stock

20 Year Old White Port - Half bottle 37.5cl
Presented In Original Kopke Box
***Gold Medal IWC 2022***

Tasting Notes Cool, light-amber colour, this unique white “tawny” port derives from the traditional white grapes of the Porto e Douro region. Starting with aromas of a Pear Clafoutis and burnt sugar, this elegant port delivers luscious flavours of Japanese pear-apple, with accents of hazelnut, nutmeg and orange zest. The lingering grapefruit finish provides the perfect balance for the sweetness. 18 pts Revista de Vinhos.

*Bottled in 2019

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Malvasia Fina, Sercial, Códega, Gouveio. …
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Price: $45.33 USD
Stock: 15 in Stock

White Colheita Port with Kopke branded box
Silver Medal, Decanter 2022

A 2003 vintage Port Wine. The 2003 Kopke White port has a cool, light-amber color. This unique white colheita derives from the traditional white grapes of the Porto e Douro region. Starting with aromas of a Pear Clafouti and burnt sugar, this elegant port delivers luscious flavors of Japanese pear-apple, with accents of hazelnut, nutmeg and orange zest. The lingering grapefruit finish provides the perfect balance for the sweetness.

Food Pairing:
Shows finesse and sophistication when combined with caramel desserts, dried fruits and spices, like caramel fondant with apple and ginger jelly, tatin tart, burnt cream and Cheeses of minimum intensity. …
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Price: $77.75 USD
Stock: 9 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port
Includes FREE 50ml Taster Sample
***94 Points - Wine Enthusiast***
Special Offer | Was 39.95 | Now £32.95

We are delighted to exclusively offer in the UK these outstanding Ports and wines from one of the most iconic estate in the Douro Valley.

At the perfect moment of aging, this 20-year-old Port is smoothly textured and rich in dried fruits that are balanced by wood and spice flavors. This is a very fine wine, ready to drink now. — Roger Voss



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Price: $42.74 USD
Stock: 74 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port
***93 Points- Silver Medal - Decanter 2023***
***92 Points- Silver Medal - IWSC 2023***
Presented in Sandeman Gift Tube

An outstanding Tawny Port Wine from Sandeman Port. A rich yet elegant combination of flavours - dried apricots, honey, nuts, spices, vanilla - creates an endlessly complex wine that unfolds smoothly and develops in the mouth.

Sandeman Porto Tawny 20 Years Old is produced by the traditional Porto Wine method. The hand-picked grapes undergo stalk-removal and crushing before fermentation, under controlled temperature, with skin maceration so as to extract the best components. The addition of wine alcohol at the ideal moment sets the balance between the wine´s body and bouquet. This moment is chosen by the winemaker following strict control of fermentation temperatures and densities, …
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Price: $49.16 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port
***92 Points- Wine Advocate***

Strong tawny colour. Complex aromas like dried fruits, vanilla and honey. Full-bodied and harmonious in the palate with a long finish.



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Price: $89.43 USD
Stock: 42 in Stock

20 Year Old White Port
***92 Points- Wine Advocate***
50cl bottle

Golden white colour. Intense aromas of dried fruits and spices, result of the ageing in casks.
In the palate, both sweetness and acidity are well integrated. Has a long and persistent finish.



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Price: $71.27 USD
Stock: 29 in Stock

Vintage Port
Presented in Original Gift Box
***89 Points- Wine Enthusiast***

The Calem Vintage Port 2003 is a vibrant ruby red in colour with hints of brick. Conspicuous aromas of rich and sweet fruit on the nose with suggestions of plum and strawberry. Lovely balance between power and finesse with a silky texture and beautifully sustained flavours.
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Price: $89.49 USD
Stock: 22 in Stock

Ferreira `Dona Antónia` 20-Year-Old Tawny Port - comes with own gift tube
IWC 2021 Trophy Winner Decanter 2022 Silver Medal

The 2021 IWC 20-Year-Old Tawny Port trophy winner. This is an intense and complex Aged Tawny brimming with evolved flavours of dried figs and apricots, roasted hazelnuts, baking spice and toffee.

Pale tawny in colour. The nose is brimming with evolved flavours of dried figs and apricots, roasted hazelnuts, baking spice and toffee. A wine of great elegance, there is a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity on the palate and the complex flavours develop on the exceptionally long finish.

Feature(s): Sustainable
Alcohol (ABV): 20 %
Acidity: 5.00 g/l
Residual sugar: 125.00 g/l
pH: 3.20

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Price: $51.55 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock

20 year old Tawny Port (Includes Graham's Gift Tube as illustrated)

***92 Points critics' Score, Aggregated***

Graham's 20 Years Old represents superlative quality. Its principal attributes are great complexity and harmony.
With an amber, golden tawny colour, denoting considerable age, Graham's 20 Years Old has an excellent bouquet, with a characteristic 'nutty' character (almonds) and delicious mature fruit with hints of orange peel, exquisitely mellowed by careful ageing. Rich, sweet and smooth on the palate, it is perfectly balanced, with a long and lingering finish. This is an excellent alternative to Vintage Port at less formal occasions and will keep for some weeks after opening. …
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Price: $45.33 USD
Stock: 76 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port
20cl small bottle

Graham's represents superlative quality. Its principal attributes are great complexity and harmony. With an amber, golden tawny colour, denoting considerable age, the 20 year old has an excellent bouquet, with a characteristic 'nutty' character (almonds) and delicious mature fruit with hints of orange peel, exquisitely mellowed by careful ageing. Rich, sweet and smooth on the palate, it is perfectly balanced, with a long and lingering finish. This is an excellent alternative to Vintage Port at less formal occasions and will keep for some weeks after opening.

Graham's 20 Years Old pairs extremely well with nuts, dried fruits and fruitcake, but is also delicious as an accompaniment to vanilla ice cream or creme brulee. …
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Price: $16.46 USD
Stock: 19 in Stock

Colheita Port, Douro

A 2003 vintage Port Wine. The Messias colheita port from the good 2003 vintage has been aged in a barrel until bottling in 2017.

The extended barrel aging has given this wine a complex fusion of dried fruit and cedar notes. On the palate the wine is smooth and full bodies with plenty nuts and sweet fruit on the palate, fine balance. A tremendous finish which goes on forever. There's no question about the quality on display here.

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. …
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Price: $51.81 USD
Stock: 15 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port
In presentation Tube

The Messias 20 Year Tawny Port is one of the best value 20 year old tawny Port on the market - awarded an exceptional 95 points by Decanter. Bottled ready to drink after an average of at least 20 years of cask ageing. This 20 year old has an intense aroma and a classic richness with a concentrated, lingering finish.

Reviews:
*** 95 Points Decanter Magazine ***
Very pale amber/tawny/orange colour. Fine and delicate aromas of hazelnuts and candied citrus. Quince marmalade character, delicate in style, with finesse and poise. Seemingly quite dry in style towards the finish (not as obviously rich as some here), and supremely refined. …
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Price: $45.33 USD
Stock: 172 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny Port (Includes original Carton Box as illustrated)

Tasting notes:
With a well-defined tawny hue with orange-like hints, its aroma is intense and complex, with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, pepper, ginger, exotic wood, cedar, plum and hazel. On the palate, its fine structure and balance between sugars and tannins stand out. the finish is delicate and lingering.

Production method:
Hand-picked grapes undergo stalk-removal and crushing before fermentation, under controlled temperature, with skin maceration. The addition of wine alcohol at the ideal moment sets the balance between the wine's body and bouquet. Ageing in wooden casks in the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, the final blend results from a selection of wines between 15 and 40 years. …
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Price: $51.81 USD
Stock: 23 in Stock

20 Year Old Tawny port
Includes Pocas open Gift Box

Auburn to amber. Intense and delicate aroma, nuts and vanilla. Exquisite taste, harmonious, long and persistent. Absolutely scrumptious!

Pale to mid-deep amber/tawny. Open and gentle on the nose showing walnuts and brazil nuts. Savoury, quite rich in style but suave with a silky texture and a spicy edge. Long and complex with marmalade on the finish.-93 Points, Richard Mayson for Decanter Magazine.

Store and Serve Advice:
It should be served at room temperature 18ºC/64ºF or slightly chilled and stored upright.

Food Pairing:
Splendid with cheese, pastry, sweets, nuts, light puddings and cakes or on its own. …
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Price: $51.17 USD
Stock: 4 in Stock