Axe Hill

Port 2003 - 2005

Port
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The Port session is a true treasure trove for collectors of Cape and Portuguese fortified wines. It is rare to encounter a collection of vintage Ports such as those featured in the 2026 Strauss Winter Catalogue. With the colder evenings approaching, these complex and beautifully layered wines make the perfect companions to open before dinner, adding warmth and atmosphere to any gathering.

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  • Axe Hill; Port; 2003 - 2005; 3 (1 x 3); 500ml
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Axe Hill
Port 2003 - 2005
3 (1 x 3) 500ml
The Axe Hill Cape Vintage Port is made from Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca, Tinta Roriz, and Souão grapes, hand-sorted and foot-crushed in traditional lagares. The wine is matured in old 500-litre French oak barrels for two years before bottling, in close adherence to traditional Douro winemaking methods.

Axe Hill Port is expressive and structured, typical of the house style. "Continues stunning run: restrained yet intricate mélange of spice, smoke, nuts and elderberry fruits. Flavour, structure, proportion; the ‘wow factor’ comes as standard.

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2003 - "Continues stunning run: restrained yet intricate mélange of spice, smoke, nuts and elderberry fruits. Flavour, structure, proportion; the ‘wow factor’ comes as standard. Traditionally vinified touriga/tinta blend (70/30) from low-yielding (±5 t/ha) vineyards. 14 months seasoned casks. 20% alc, 91g/ℓ sugar." - Platter’s SA Wine Guide, 5*

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