Port Wine Tasting
TONIGHT!! Friday, October 17th from 4pm-6pm
The Wine and Cheese Place - Clayton
7435 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton MO 63105
Taste these ports
- Cockburns White Heights White Port
- Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny Port
- Taylor Fladgate 2017 Vintage Port
- Warres Otima 10 Year Old Port
All the ports are also available online too
The 2017 Vintage Port is a field blend aged for approximately 20 months in wood. It comes in with 100 grams of residual sugar. Rich, concentrated and often sensational, this is well structured, even better in its fruit profile. While the fruit is terrific, it is also wonderfully fresh. This is arguably a great Taylor's, but it still needs to prove its final case in the cellar. I don't think that will be a problem.
Rated 99/100 The Wine Advocate
Rated 99/100 James Suckling
Rated 98/100 Vinous
Rated 97/100 The Wine Spectator
Yes, WHITE Port
Cockburns White Heights White Port...$28.99 / 750mlCockburn’s White Heights White Port is a vibrant, modern expression of Portugal’s Douro Valley, crafted from a blend of indigenous white grape varieties including Malvasia Fina, Moscatel, and Códega. Unlike the more widely known ruby and tawny styles, white port remains a hidden gem—produced in far smaller quantities and cherished for its rarity. Aged for around 18 months in stainless steel to preserve its crisp aromatics, White Heights shines with notes of citrus, apricot, and wildflower, balanced by hints of honey and almond. Bottled at 19% ABV, it offers a refreshing balance of sweetness and acidity, making it perfect served chilled or mixed in a “Portonic.” This limited and underappreciated style showcases Cockburn’s commitment to reimagining tradition while revealing a new, elegant side of port.
Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny Port...$57.99 / 750ml
Offers a supple-edged feel -- think burnished leather -- while notes of dried peach and cherry, cinnamon, graham cracker and toasted pecan meld steadily through the lengthy finish. Drink now. 8,000 cases imported.
Rated 94/100 The Wine Spectator
Yes, it is "non-vintage" so this just gives you an idea on the quality and taste
The non-vintage Otima 10-Year Old Tawny Port reveals a medium ruby/amber/garnet color, loads of kirsch and cedar intermixed with a touch of brown sugar in the nose, rich, full-bodied flavors, a burgeoning complexity and big aromatics. This is a full-bodied, silky smooth Tawny Port that should age easily for 8-10+ years. The Warre's-Symington reputation is, of course, based on their ports. These two inexpensive offerings are well-worth their modest prices.
Rated 93/100 The Wine Advocate
Again, it is "non-vintage" so this just gives you an idea on the quality and taste
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