Timed Online Auction, 5 - 17 June 2025

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

2001:
'Very tight, this strapping young wine is jam-packed with blackberry, raisin, plum, molasses, espresso and dark chocolate flavors. Long, powerful finish. Heck of a port. Best from 2005 through 2010' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 91/100 (May 2004)

'Flagship since inaugural 90; a wine with great presence. Latest 01, tintas b/r, touriga, souzão (50/5/35/10), signals another increase in touriga component. Classically constructed & generously built, dense, not over-sweet - almost austere finish. Still closed, unapproachable (to be expected), min 3-4 yrs needed to open. Fortified with unmatured spirit; 16 mnths 4 000l vats. 95g/l sugar, 19.5%. "Declared" only in outstanding vintages.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2004, 4.5*

2002:
'Great presence from classic port varieties, 'declared' only in outstanding vintages. Tinta & Touriga increasingly important in blend (85%+) with souzáo 10%, tinta r. Fortified with unmatured spirit; 16 months 4000L vats. 02 Peter Schulz 2004 award winner; softer tannins, opulent black fruit make this more approachable in infancy than 01, but has structure for decade-plus. Slightly less sugar than pvs (90g/L vs 95), more alc (20% vs 19.5).' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2005, 4.5*