2017 Maynard

[Alex Bridgeman]

From Barao de Vilar. Intensely red, so much so that a swirl stains the glass! An attractive but gentle nose of sweet blackcurrants with a pleasant floral undertone. Smooth in texture with nicely balanced fruit, dense and concentrated with distinct tannins hiding under the fruit; good cleansing acidity; Amazing length of finish, full of sweet and slightly bitter blackcurrant that just goes on and on. Biig, balanced with great fresh fruit, but lacking a little finesse found in some of the Ports from this vintage. 88-90/100.