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YOUR BEST CHANCE FOR A CELEBRATORY WINE! PORTO KOPKE 2011 ANNIVERSARY PORTS! Roy Hersh – FORTHELOVEOFPORT.COM
“Kopke is the most progressive producer of Colheitas in terms of being able to provide the widest range of vintage-dated-tawny Ports of any company. Looking for birth year Ports as well as special bottles for anniversaries, Kopke has created a unique availability. I was fortunate to sample their Colheitas which will win friends and influence people in 2011. Six out of the past seven decades are represented, (1971 is not available).”
“The very low risk in buying Colheitas vs. nearly any other wine type, (only the two youngest versions were made in good Vintage Port years, BUT ALL THESE YEARS MADE EXCEPTIONAL KOPKE COLHEITAS) Considering these were also off years for most wines such as Claret, Burgundy, CA Cabernet et al, these Ports make for a “celebratory no-brainer.” The Port in all of the bottlings is 100% vintage pure. All are fully certified by Portugal’s Port Wine Institute (IVDP).”
Porto Kopke 2001 Colheita – Celebrate a vibrant 10 years! “Rusty ruby in color with a tawny edge. The nose offers raspberry, raisins, toffee, cherry and mocha aromas. Medium weight, warming and dry on the palate, this one grew on me by day four when it had mellowed a bit. Flavors of strawberry, citrus, a back drop of pecan and some mild-mannered tannins. The finish is long but shows a bit of the warming spirit.” ~ 88 points ~ 11/29/10 Roy Hersh, ForTheLoveOfPort
Porto Kopke 1991 Colheita – Perfect for celebrating a 20th Anniversary! “Aromatically it exhibits fine depth, but the palate is where it stands out. Elegant and light in the mouth, a warming sensation but not excessively so, and a caramelized nuttiness like a candied praline which provides a complex aftertaste.” ~ 92+ points ~ 11/28/10 – Roy Hersh, FortheLoveofPort
Porto Kopke 1990 Colheita – Don’t’ forget that 21st birthday! Imperial topaz glints of fire orange on amber are followed by a tangerine nose that previews the flavor of the same succulent fruit compounded with maraschino cherries, leading to a lingering finish of citrus-honey and dried figs.
Porto Kopke 1981 Colheita – “Medium orange with amber center and a golden meniscus. Fragrant dried figs, raisins and cocoa powder provide a dark desiccated aroma. Emerges as full-bodied, dense, ultra smooth and unctuous with a gentle hint of spirit which fully integrated within two to three days. For its tender age, this Colheita delivers the goods. Lots of citrus on the palate tending towards mandarin orange, enhanced by brown sugar and a chocolate-coffee aftertaste. Kopke’s 1981 continues to improve with air time, delivering a rich and silky texture, delineated secondary character and excellent length. For those looking to celebrate 30th birthdays or anniversaries in 2011, this should be a serious consideration. Given the difficulty of finding almost any outstanding wine from 1981 today, I’d highly recommend this Colheita for upcoming celebrations.” ~ 92 points ~ 11/22/10 – Roy Hersh, FortheLoveofPort
Subtitute the magnificent Porto Kopke 40 Year Old Tawny for 1971 which isn’t available as a colheita. “Dark orange amber with a golden edge. Medium weight and voluptuous to roll around in the mouth. Excellent acidity. Figs, marzipan and walnuts with just a hint of heat on the very long finish. Otherwise, really tasty and sumptuous Tawny. 93 points – Roy Hersh, Fortheloveofport Decanter, one of only two 5-Star 40s
Porto Kopke 1961 Colheita – “Light orange amber with ruby glints at the core. Intriguing aromas of mace, hazelnut and peach preserves provide pleasure in nosing this Port. A heavy weight although soft, elegant and voluptuously smooth; the mid-palate is filled with dried dates, maple and spicy tropical fruit flavors. The 1961 Kopke is a fine alternative to the ultra expensive Clarets from the 1961 vintage that still exist. This is a much safer bet for those about to turn 50.” ~ 90 points ~ 11/23/10 – Roy Hersh, ForTheLOveOfPort
Porto Kopke 1951 Colheita – “Ice tea color with a broad golden band. Intense and complex nose with a panoply of aromas including anise, almonds, Cointreau, maple and apricot. This fleshed out on the palate to become a sublime Colheita and one of Kopke’s finest. A refined Port, viscous, delicious, with extraordinary balance due to its zippy acidity. It possesses layer upon layer of liquefied Fig Newton, date and cashew flavors with a never ending marmalade-infused butterscotch aftertaste. Of all the recently bottled Kopke Colheitas evaluated, with 2011 in mind, this was my favorite. This is going to provide those turning 60 next year, with a great birth year wine from an otherwise unknown Port year.” ~ 95 points ~ 11/24/10 – Roy Hersh, ForTheLOveOfPort
Porto Kopke 1941 Colheita – “Gorgeous nectarine note followed by whiffs of toffee, honey, nuts and lime. Very light and silky mouthfeel and flavors of golden raisins, citrus fruit and just a slight hint of nuttiness. A gentle giant of a Colheita and for those born 70 years ago (next year), I can’t think of a better Port to provide fireworks with which to celebrate..” ~ 94 points ~ 11/25/10 – Roy Hersh, ForTheLOveOfPort