Vintage Port 2003
| Vintage | Rating | Broad-
bent | Suckling | Declared houses | Known brands | Comment |
|---|
| 2003 | Excellent | | | 56 | 97 | |
| House | Andresen | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Juicy and fruity in the nose. | | |
| Taste | Medium body. Immature and some tannin but easy to swallow. Rather short finish. Not a long runner. | | |
| Last tasted | 6th November 2006 | Rating this date | Good |
| Comment | Tasted at the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Barao de Vilar | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Just fruit and juice in the nose. | | |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Immature lots of tannin. Hard to swallow and appreciate. Promising and quite interesting finish. | | |
| Last tasted | 7th November 2005 | Rating this date | Very good |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Borges & Irmao | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Dark ruby but with a yellow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Mint, cacao, coffee, old grocery shop but also quite dry with dried fruit, dried dark berry and French plums in the nose but also some tobacco. | Score range | 15.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Quite mature but still with lovely tannin. Very elegant and balanced and rather dry port with mint, cacao, dried fruit and coffee in taste. Attractive and very good with a long but sweet finish. | Average score | 15.83 |
| Last tasted | 13th July 2018 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Burmester | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Black in colour but maybe with just a hint of a yellow edge. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Dark berry, mulberry and black cherry in the nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 14.50 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Still tannin of course and will improve. Easy to swallow and rather tasty with mulberry and dark berry in taste with a nice finish. Probably not a long keeper but will be nice to follow. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 3rd March 2016 | Point this date | 14.50 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Butler-Nephew | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Yellow and mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudges, candy, some old grocery shop with herbs, cacao, mint and roasted coffee in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Sweet but balanced. Very elegant and easy to drink and like. Toffee, milk chocolate and cacao in taste with a lovely, quite long and elegant finish. | Average score | 15.65 |
| Last tasted | 2nd March 2024 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Calem | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Juicy and berry in the nose. | | |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Immature and lots of tannin. Loaded with fruit. A promising port. | | |
| Last tasted | 7th November 2005 | Rating this date | Very good |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Caves Vale do Rodo | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Dark but rather mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Still rather closed bouquet with fruit and berry in the nose | Score range | 14.75 - 14.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Fruit and berry in taste. Rather mature and no tannin. Quite good finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 4th November 2013 | Point this date | 14.75 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Churchill | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Garnet in colour with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Dried and mature fruit and Christmas spices such as cardamom and ginger in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still a lot of tannins but mature. Surprisingly high level of tannins compared to the maturity of the wine. Dried fruit. Will improve but has already now a nice finish. | Average score | 15.97 |
| Last tasted | 24th November 2023 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Portweinmesse in Leverkusen, Germany.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Cockburn | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Juicy, berry and still closed in the nose. | | |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Aggressive, immature and lots of tannin. Hard to swallow and appreciate. Long finish. Very impressive. Will be a long runner. | | |
| Last tasted | 11th November 2007 | Rating this date | Very Impressive |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Confraria do Vinho do Porto | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Deep ruby in colour with a mature yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, toffee, cream candy, sweet liquorice and dark chocolate in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and probably peaking but still with some very round tannins and maybe still develop a little. Balanced and quite elegant and very easy to drink and enjoy with cacao and chocolate and much more in taste. The finish is rather complex and quite long. Lovely port indeed | Average score | 15.98 |
| Last tasted | 24th November 2023 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Portweinmesse in Leverkusen, Germany.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Croft | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Garnet in colour, with a yellow mature edge. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Mulberry, strawberry, blackberry bur also cacao, dark chocolate, French plums and toffee in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied. Rather mature but might develop a bit further. Quite developed and rounded tannins. Dark berry, dried fruit, cacao and dark chocolate in flavour. Quite long and attractive finish. | Average score | 15.54 |
| Last tasted | 23rd April 2024 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Dalva
C. da Silva | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Blue in colour with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Old grocery shop with mulberry, blueberry, some coffee and toffee in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Quite mature and elegant. Old grocery shop and dried fruit in flavour. Elegant and balanced and quite promising with an attractive finish. Lovely and enjoyable to drink today. | Average score | 15.48 |
| Last tasted | 5th March 2016 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Delaforce | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still very dark blue almost black in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Dark berry, blue berry, black berry and mulberry but also minty in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Dark berry, dried fruit and mint in taste and lot of tannin. Balanced with attractive acidity. A long life ahead but rather easy to swallow already now and very enjoyable with a quite long and very attractive finish. Will be lovely to follow. | Average score | 15.50 |
| Last tasted | 12th February 2018 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Director’s Choice
Pocas Jr | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Dark blue with a yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Very fruity and berry in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Immature and lots of tannin. Berry in flavour. Quite elegant. Easy to like and to drink with a nice, quite attractive finish. | Average score | 15.63 |
| Last tasted | 25th February 2012 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | In our private Wine Club.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Don Pablo
C. da Silva | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but yellow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, chocolate and candy in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 15.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature but with some delicate tannins and will maybe still develop a little but balanced and tasty with a quite elegant and rather attractive finish. Very easy to drink and a quite enjoyable port! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 4th December 2023 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Dow | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still dark but with a mature, yellow edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, cream candy, chocolate, cacao, crème caramel, liquorice and much more in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Rather mature with lovely tannins and a good backbone. Quite dry but with some nice acidity. Balanced and very tasty and easy to drink and enjoy with a long, very attractive and quite complex finish. | Average score | 16.25 |
| Last tasted | 25th April 2023 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 12th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Feist | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Very fruity nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather attractive already with a promising finish. Easy to drink and like. | Average score | 15.00 |
| Last tasted | 2nd November 2009 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Ferreira | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Very black in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, dark chocolate, dark berries, fruit and sweet liquorice in the nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied. Lots of tannins but balanced and very elegant. Very tasty with lots of dark berries and fruit but also cacao, dark chocolate and some liquorice. A lovely, long, complex and tannic finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 5th July 2020 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Feuerheerd | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still dark but yellow and mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Old grocery shop, roasted coffee, toffee, cacao and chocolate in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking with some round tannins in taste and will probably improve a little. Balanced with cacao, chocolate and roasted coffee in the mouth. Quite complex with a lovely and quite attractive finish. | Average score | 15.75 |
| Last tasted | 27th April 2024 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Fonseca | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Quite dark garnet in colour with a lovely yellow mature rim. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, cacao, fudge, chocolate, violets and other flowers, coffee beans cream candy, liquorice, dried fruit and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.75 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Still some delicate and lovely tannins and will of course be better but is very attractive already today. Lots of toffee, cacao, violets, liquorice and much, much more in taste with an impressive, seductive and quite wonderful finish. What a lovely port! | Average score | 16.83 |
| Last tasted | 23rd April 2024 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Gould Campbell | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still rather but yellow mature in colour | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Chocolate, cacao, candy, toffee, coffee beans and salty liquorice in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Full- bodied. Some maturity but still with soft tannin and will be better. Balanced and with a very appealing palate of liquorice, chocolate, cacao, candy and some coffee. Quite soft tannins but good acidity with a very long, attractive and lovely finish. Will be interesting to follow. | Average score | 16.27 |
| Last tasted | 25th April 2023 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 12th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Graham | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still quite dark in colour but with a yellow edge. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, chocolate, cacao, cream candy, crème caramel, some coffee beans, herbs, old grocery shop and much, much more in the nose. | Score range | 17.00 |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied. Still a bit immature with lovely round and very elegant tannins and will improve. Balanced with toffee, cream candy, cacao, chocolate, herbs in the mouth. Very elegant and very complex with a lovely and long finish. What will be? Will be interesting to follow! | Average score | 16.54 |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2024 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Kopke | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still quite blue with a beautiful yellow edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Dark cherry, mature red berries, mulberry and dried fruit in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature but still soft tannin. Will of course be better. Dark cherry and dried fruit in taste. Very easy to drink and enjoy.. Balanced and elegant with an attractive finish. | Average score | 15.45 |
| Last tasted | 18th March 2017 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At home with the family
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Magalhaes | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Fruity and berry nose. Rather complex. | Score range | 14.25 - 15.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Elegant and good with cacao in flavour. Elegant and easy to drink. Nice finish | Average score | 14.75 |
| Last tasted | 7th November 2011 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Martinez | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still black in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Cherry and fruit bouquet. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Lots of tannin. Still very fruity and immature but with a delicious finish. | Average score | 16.25 |
| Last tasted | 2nd November 2009 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Maynard | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still dark but yellow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, minty, some figs and herbs in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and almost peaking but with some lovely tannins and will probably improve a little. Balanced and quite tasty with mint, liquorice and some herbs. Quite elegant and complex with a quite long and lovely finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 4th December 2023 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Messias | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Fruity and dark cherry in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Immature and lots of tannin. Good and quite easy to like. Not a long runner. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 4th May 2023 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Great Tasting at the 30-Years Jubilee of The Wine Society 18% in Malmö.
In 2023 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Miguels | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cinnamon, some spiciness and dark berry in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 15.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature. Balanced but still with some soft tannin and will probably be better. Sweet and easy to drink. Spiciness and cinnamon in taste with a nice finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 27th May 2017 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | At home with the family and some wine friends.
In 2017 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in Malmö, Sweden. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Niepoort | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but now with a yellow mature edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge, cacao, chocolate, creme caramel, crème candy, coffee, herbs and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Full bodied with still lovely round and attractive tannin. Will develop a lot probably. Balanced and very tasty with toffee, chocolate, cream candy cacao, coffee and much more in the mouth. A lovely, complex port with a long and attractive and very delicate finish. Will be exciting to follow | Average score | 16.63 |
| Last tasted | 21st April 2024 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at the restaurant at Tate Modern, London.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Osborne | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still very dark with just a hint of a yellow, mature edge. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, crème caramel, cream candy and much more in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature but with some very elegant tannins and will of course be better. Quite complex and elegant with taste of toffee, cream candy, crème caramel and herbs in the mouth. The finish is quite long and very attractive indeed. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 13th April 2020 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Pintas | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but yellow mature edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Dark berries such as cherry, mulberry blackberry and some cacao in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and almost peaking but with some round and attractive tannins and will be better. Balanced with a lovely taste of dark berries. The finish long, very attractive and promising. Will be interesting to follow. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 16th September 2021 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Pocas Jr | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still very dark but with a yellow edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, dark chocolate and dark berry in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Quite mature but with still some very soft and elegant tannin. Will be better but is of course balanced and elegant already today. Cacao and dark chocolate in taste with an elegant finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 16th June 2018 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted in our apartment in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Portal | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but rather yellow and mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 11 |
| Bouquet | Maybe still a hint of dark berries but cacao, chocolate cream candy, coffee beans, ginger and spiciness in the nose | Score range | 14.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature and easy to drink with some soft and elegant tannins. Cacao, chocolate, candy, ginger, herbs and spiciness in flavour. Very sweet but balanced and easy to like with a lovely, rather long and attractive finish. Lovely port indeed! | Average score | 15.54 |
| Last tasted | 25th April 2023 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 12th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
In 2018 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
In 2018 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Portal Plus | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Yeloow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Lovely nose with dark chocolate and cacao. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and quite attractive and easy to like and drink. A nice, rather complex finish and very enjoyable. Modern port style. | Average score | 15.38 |
| Last tasted | 1st November 2021 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
In 2018 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
In 2018 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quarles Harris | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Very fruity and berry in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.25 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Lots of tannin and immature. Berry in flavour. Balanced and showing complexity. Very promising finish. Just wait. | Average score | 15.25 |
| Last tasted | 23rd January 2012 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Casa Amarela | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Just juicy and berry in the nose. | | |
| Taste | Medium body. Very fruity and hard to swallow. Full of tannins but sweet. Quite long finish. | | |
| Last tasted | 15th September 2004 | Rating this date | Good |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 trip to Duoro.
From the barrel.
Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI |
| House | Quinta da Gaivosa | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Light garnet in colour with a mature yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Spicy, dried fruit, figs, dark chocolate, cacao, coffee beans, herbs and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balance, sweet and quite tasty with cacao, some chocolate, coffee beans and herbs in the mouth. Easy to drink and like with lovely, round and rather long finish. | Average score | 15.13 |
| Last tasted | 24th November 2023 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Portweinmesse in Leverkusen, Germany.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Gricha
Churchill | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Ruby in colour, with a slightly yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | An elegant and complex character with flowers and elegant fruit. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body. Dry with high acidity. Very light fruity in flavour. Mature and soft tannins. Medium long finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 25th September 2023 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | At Churchill’s lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Pacheca | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet with toffee, crème caramel, nuts and cream candy | Score range | 15.75 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balance with lovely taste of crème caramel, cream candy, toffee and fudge. The finish is long and very attractive. A very enjoyable port indeed! | Average score | 15.83 |
| Last tasted | 7th November 2022 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Romaneira | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still dark ruby but also yellow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 11 |
| Bouquet | Some coffee beans, toffee, cream candy, cacao, dark chocolate and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature but still some soft and very attractive tannins and may probably improve. Balanced and quite complex. Easy to drink and enjoy with a quite attractive and lovely finish. | Average score | 15.62 |
| Last tasted | 6th April 2023 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta das Carvalhas
Real Velha | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still very dark ruby in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark berry, mulberry, cherry, blackberry, pale chocolate, cacao and some roasted coffee beans and nuts in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still quite tannic and will be better but balanced and quite delicate with a lovely acidity. Cacao, pale chocolate and dark berry in taste with a long, lovely, tannic finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 22nd June 2018 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at our apartment in the Douro Valley, Portugal.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de Baldias | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Fruity and berry in the nose. Quite simple. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature. Quite easy to drink and like. Rather short finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 1st November 2010 | Point this date | 14.00 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de la Rosa | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet of mulberry, black cherry, roses and spring flower. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still lots of tannin and will be much better. Mulberry in taste. Complex and balanced with a quite long and attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 10th May 2014 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted in our Private Wine Club.
| Tasters | SAI |
| House | Quinta de Roriz | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Dark but with a yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Generous bouquet of candy, crème caramel, toffee and some spiciness in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and almost peaking. Candy, toffee and cream candy in taste. Easy to drink and like. Balanced port with a quite long, very attractive and quite elegant finish. | Average score | 15.45 |
| Last tasted | 7th November 2022 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de Santa Julia | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but with a yellow mature rim in colour | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Still some dark berries, toffee, fudge and some cream candy in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Lovely round tannins and will improve. Balanced, quite complex and tasty with toffee and candy. Very easy to enjoy with a quite elegant and rather long and attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 8th October 2022 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de Ventozelo | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Mulberry and dark berry in the nose. | Score range | 14.00 - 14.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature. Berry in flavour. Modern type of port with a not so attractive finish | Average score | 14.00 |
| Last tasted | 7th November 2011 | Point this date | 14.00 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Castelinho | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Very fruity and juicy in the nose. | | |
| Taste | Medium body. Immature and lots of tannin. Fruit and berry in flavour. Promising finish. | | |
| Last tasted | 11th November 2007 | Rating this date | Good / Very good |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Crasto | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but yellow, mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Spicy, herbs, toffee, spring flowers and more in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and almost peaking but will improve a little. Balanced and enjoyable. Easy to drink and like with toffee, herbs and spiciness in taste and with an attractive and quite long finish. | Average score | 15.56 |
| Last tasted | 25th April 2023 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 12th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Grifo
Rozes | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Dark blue with a yellow rim | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cinnamon, herbal and fruit in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature. Herbal in flavour. Quite elegant. Attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 7th November 2011 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Infantado | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still a little ruby in colour but with a mature yellow edge. | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Mature with old grocery shop, butterscotch and some toffee in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body but rather mature with still some very soft and delicate tannins and will probably be better. Mulberry, some butterscotch and old grocery shop in taste. Balanced and very easy to drink and enjoy now. This is a delicious modern port with a very distinct finish. | Average score | 15.58 |
| Last tasted | 4th November 2019 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Noval | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Dark ruby with a nice mature yellow edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Loaded with dark berry, fruit, mulberry, blackberry and cherry in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Still some lovely tannins. Balanced and quite complex and very elegant indeed. Loaded with dark berry and fruit in taste and with a quite long and delicate finish. | Average score | 16.06 |
| Last tasted | 16th February 2022 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 6th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Pego | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Very dark blue still almost ruby but with a yellow hint in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, cherry, mulberry and blueberry in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Immature and lots of soft quite delicate tannin. Balanced and elegant. Easy to drink and like with a quite nice and intensive finish. | Average score | 15.75 |
| Last tasted | 11th February 2019 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | In the Wine society 18% tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Tedo | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Black current, mulberry and blackberry in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature with still some soft tannins. Blackberry, mulberry and blackthorn in taste. Balanced and a nice and rather complex finish. Quite good. | Average score | 15.38 |
| Last tasted | 9th September 2014 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | In Quinta do Tedo’s lodge at the trip to Oporto – Douro in Portugal with the Port Wine Club est. 1981 in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Vale Meao | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but with a yellow mature edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, cacao, dark chocolate and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Quite a lot of round and elegant tannins and will improve a lot. Balanced and tasty with toffee, dark chocolate and cacao in the mouth with a quite complex and elegant finish. Will be exciting to follow. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2024 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Vesuvio | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Ruby in colour with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Dark berries, mature and dried fruit, chocolate and cacao in the nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Full-bodied and semi dry. Dark berries, dark cherry as well as mature and dried fruit in the flavour. Long and attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 24th September 2023 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at Graham’s lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta dos Canais
Cockburn | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Juicy and berry in the nose. | | |
| Taste | Medium body. Fruity and dark cherry flavour. Quite easy to swallow. Will not be a long runner. Nice finish. | | |
| Last tasted | 11th November 2007 | Rating this date | Good / Very Good |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta Seara d’Ordens | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but yellow mature edge. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge, some cacao and herbs in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and quite elegant. Toffee, some cacao and herbs in flavour and a quite long finish. Quite attractive port. | Average score | 15.52 |
| Last tasted | 23rd May 2020 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta Vale D. Maria | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Blue almost still black in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Dark berry, black cherry and mulberry in the nose. | Score range | 14.90 - 14.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Immature and still tannic. Black cherry and mulberry in flavour Balanced with attractive and quite nice finish.. | Average score | 14.90 |
| Last tasted | 3rd November 2014 | Point this date | 14.90 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta Valle Longo | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Dark berry and cherry in the nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. One dimensional taste and quite mature. Cherry in flavour. Modern style and rather short finish. Not at all what we expected after the first tastings.. | Average score | 15.13 |
| Last tasted | 5th November 2012 | Point this date | 14.50 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Ramos Pinto | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Very darkish just a hint of mature yellowness in colour | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Still dark berries such as mulberries but also cacao, dark chocolate and coffee beans, spiciness herbs and much more in the nose. | Score range | 16.40 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Still lots of round and very attractive tannins. Balanced and loaded with taste such as mulberry, cacao, chocolate coffee beans, spiciness, herbs and much more. Lovely port with a wonderful, long, still quite tannic but very promising finish. What will be? | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 7th January 2022 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Real Comp. Velha | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Ruby with yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Chocolate, old grocer shop, coffee, cacao, spiciness and candy in the nose as well as a touch of perfume and flowers. | Score range | 15.40 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and almost peaking but till with some delicate tannin. Will probably become better. Balanced and quite elegant. Attractive finish with medium length. | Average score | 15.45 |
| Last tasted | 23rd April 2024 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
1 bottle has been defect.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Reccua | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, cacao, toffee, cream candy. Dark chocolate and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and almost peaking but with some very round and lovely tannins and will probably be better. Balanced and quite sweet. Cacao, toffee, coffee, candy and chocolate in taste. Very easy to drink and enjoy with an elegant and very attractive finish. | Average score | 15.95 |
| Last tasted | 13th January 2023 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Rocha | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but yellow mature in colour | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Dark chocolate, cacao, toffee and some candy in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking and will not be better. Balanced and elegant, modern port with not so much backbone but easy to drink and like. Dark chocolate, cacao and liquorice in taste. Rather complex and a quite lovely finish. | Average score | 15.31 |
| Last tasted | 5th January 2024 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Romariz | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Juicy and dark berry in the nose. | | |
| Taste | Medium body. Immature and lots of tannin. Easy to swallow and to like. Nice finish. | | |
| Last tasted | 7th November 2005 | Rating this date | Very Good |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Royal Oporto
Real Companhia Velha | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Blue in colour with a little yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Old grocery shop with coffee, toffee, tea and cacao in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature but still some soft tannin. Balanced and complex port with cacao and coffee in flavour. A nice and attractive quite long finish. | Average score | 15.92 |
| Last tasted | 3rd November 2014 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Rozes | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Beautiful, yellow and mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 10 |
| Bouquet | Attractive nose of cinnamon, candy, cacao, chocolate some roasted coffee and some herbs in the nose. | Score range | 14.90 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and almost peaking. Cacao, some chocolate, roasted coffee and cinnamon in taste. Balanced, quite sweet, elegant and very easy to drink. A quite attractive and long finish. A lovely port very enjoyable to drink today. | Average score | 15.27 |
| Last tasted | 25th April 2023 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 12th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Sandeman | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still very dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans, cream candy, candy and other lovely things in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Still quite immature with lovely tannins. Will of course be much better. Balanced and quite complex with cacao, roasted nuts and dark chocolate in taste. Long attractive and promising finish. Easy to like and love! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 9th May 2018 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Sandman’s Masterclass at The Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Sao Pedro das Aguias | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but a hint mature, yellowness in colour | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Still some dark berries, but also cacao, some chocolate and herbs in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Now quite mature and peaking. Cacao, candy, chocolate and some herbs in taste. A rather long and quite attractive finish. Very easy to drink and enjoy. | Average score | 15.55 |
| Last tasted | 25th April 2023 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 12th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Savedra
Quinta do Tedo | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still very dark but with a very small yellow edge. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Still some dark berry, blackberry and mulberry but also cacao, chocolate and dark fruit in the nose. | Score range | 16.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied. Still lovely tannin and will develop but balanced, complex and very elegant. Very tasty with dark berry, loaded with fruit but also cacao and some mint. The finish is very long and quite dry with lovely tannin and very attractive indeed. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 20th June 2018 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | At Quinta do Tedo’s lodge in the Douro Valley, Portugal.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Secundum
Niepoort | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Figs, Christmas spiciness, cacao, dark chocolate and herbs in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Easy to drink and like. Balanced with figs, cacao, dark chocolate and herbs in taste. Lovely and quite attractive finish. Very easy to drink and like now. | Average score | 16.08 |
| Last tasted | 16th February 2022 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 6th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Senhora do Convento | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Dark blue and lovely in colour with a yellow edge. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Black berry, mulberry, some liquorice and dark cherry in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Still rather immature and still with quite a lot of tannin. Will be much better. Dark cherry and mulberry in taste. Balanced and rather complex with maybe a little short but attractive finish. | Average score | 16.13 |
| Last tasted | 5th November 2016 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | In a friend’s home.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Silval
Quinta do Noval | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still very dark indeed but with a hint of yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, dark chocolate,, dry fruit, some toffee, zest of oranges, spiciness, sweet liquorice and some herbs in the nose but also flowers and still dark berries. | Score range | 15.90 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and almost peaking but will probably be better. Balanced and quite elegant. Cacao, chocolate, herbs and spiciness in taste and with a very complex and impressive finish. Very easy to drink and enjoy. | Average score | 15.97 |
| Last tasted | 16th February 2022 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 6th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Smith Woodhouse | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but with a yellow mature edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Butterscotch, fudge, cacao, some dark chocolate liquorice and toffee and much more in the nose | Score range | 16.25 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied. Quite mature but still with soft, very delicate tannin and will be better. Cacao, chocolate butterscotch and sweetmeats in taste. Balanced and complex port with a long, lovely and very attractive finish. | Average score | 16.38 |
| Last tasted | 25th April 2023 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 12th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Taylor | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but with a yellow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 10 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, cacao, violets, toffee, dark chocolate, liquorice, butterscotch and lots of other things in the nose. | Score range | 16.75 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Quite mature but still with some very round and elegant tannins and will improve. Balanced with roasted coffee, cacao, chocolate, liquorice and lots of other things in the mouth and with a long, complex and very attractive finish just rolling in the mouth. What a lovely port indeed! | Average score | 16.80 |
| Last tasted | 2nd March 2024 | Point this date | 17.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Vale da Mina | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Medium ruby with a very mature yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, dark chocolate, fudge, cacao, menthol and eucalyptus in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Mature and peaking. Balanced and quite complex with toffee, cacao, chocolate, eucalyptus and menthol in taste. Elegant and very easy to drink and enjoy with a quite long, quite dry and attractive finish. | Average score | 16.01 |
| Last tasted | 20th October 2024 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Vasconcellos | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Yellow, mature in colour in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Vanilla, chocolate and some cacao in the nose. in the nose. | Score range | 14.90 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Quite dry but balanced. Cacao and vanilla in taste. Balanced with a quite lovely and elegant finish. Modern type of port. | Average score | 15.33 |
| Last tasted | 25th April 2023 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 12th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Vista Alegre | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Dark intense ruby in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Dark cherry, roasted coffee and some black tea in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Lots of tannins and quite dry mouthfeel with a medium long finish. | Average score | 15.25 |
| Last tasted | 22nd January 2018 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen.
1 bottle has been defect.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Warre | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Dark cherry and mulberry in the nose. Quite juicy. | | |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Immature and lots of tannin. Mulberry in flavour but hard to swallow and appreciate. Sweet. Complex. Very promising and long finish. Will be great. | | |
| Last tasted | 11th November 2007 | Rating this date | Very Impressive |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Wiese & Krohn | Vintage | 2003 |
| Colour | Garnet in colour with a yellow mature rim. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Dark chocolate, cacao, toffee, cream candy, crème caramel, some spiciness and dried fruit in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Almost mature and just a hint of soft tannin. Almost peaking but may improve a little. Dark chocolate, cacao, toffee, crème caramel and spiciness in taste. Balanced, quite sweet and elegant with a lovely, quite long finish. | Average score | 15.76 |
| Last tasted | 23rd April 2024 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Big Fortified Tasting in London, Great Britain.
| Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
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