The long-awaited 2007 Vintage Ports are now beginning to be offered. It
was in 2003 that we last saw a vintage of outstanding quality that
resulted in a general declaration by the port houses. The 2007s are
indeed considered superb, especially after a run of variable harvests
since 2003, where quality was not up to standard or the quantities
produced insufficient, allowing the production of a limited number of
single quinta vintage releases. The 2007s are the result of a long,
cool summer and extremely even growing period and have yielded very
aromatic wines of elegance and balance. In line with the latest trends
in Vintage Port vinification, the wines can be drunk young, but will
fulfil their potential in the usual two decade recommended bottle
aging. Port aficionados say the 2007s have the aromatics of the 1992s
and the structure of the 1966s. Regional Wines & Spirits is pleased
to be able to offer two of the great 2007 Vintage Ports in 750 ml
format on an indent basis.
Fonseca Vintage Port 2007
Regarded as one of the more ‘feminine’ in house
style, this is rich, rounded and opulent with multi-layered flavours of
exotic red and black fruits, with complexing earth and green herb
nuances
Retail Price $201.85 Indent Offer Price $183.70
Taylors Vintage Port 2007
Consistently the most powerful, concentrated and
longest-lasting of all the house styles, with black fruits, great
concentration and superb structure. The ‘Chateauu Latour’ of Vintage
Ports.
Retail Price $201.85 Indent Offer Price $183.70
To order the ports, contact Monica Koch on Tel: 04 385-6952 or email: store@regionalwines.co.nz
Orders must be placed by 31 August 2009. The wines are due to arrive in
October 2009 and those who have placed orders will be notified of their
landing and collection or delivery details finalised.