2014 Cockburn Canais
Posted: 12:10 Sat 23 Nov 2024
I have very much enjoyed previous Canais releases, sometimes preferring them over the main Cockburn vintage port when both were released in the same year (in both 2000 and 2007). I was therefore pleased to see the Cockburn Canais 2014 in Sainsbury with an interesting new label and packaging design - and of course I purchased a bottle to try (currently £25 with Nectar card, else £30).
As a bonus, once I took the bottle out of the box, I found the back label provides information on the grapes/blend and weather for the year of harvest; I've mentioned previously how much I like some of the previous Canais label design (1992 and 2000, see here) with weather and harvest information provided in clear/concise form, so was very pleased to see this.
The wine itself is dark (perhaps 80%) and young in colour, with the legs staining the glass when swirled; the nose and taste are full of gentle, soft fruit, plentiful raspberries and blackberries; some minimal soft tannins in the background, but very slight; medium length, and medium sweetness, this is a gentle enjoyable port, which I suspect may be best to enjoy young over the next decade or so.
As a bonus, once I took the bottle out of the box, I found the back label provides information on the grapes/blend and weather for the year of harvest; I've mentioned previously how much I like some of the previous Canais label design (1992 and 2000, see here) with weather and harvest information provided in clear/concise form, so was very pleased to see this.
The wine itself is dark (perhaps 80%) and young in colour, with the legs staining the glass when swirled; the nose and taste are full of gentle, soft fruit, plentiful raspberries and blackberries; some minimal soft tannins in the background, but very slight; medium length, and medium sweetness, this is a gentle enjoyable port, which I suspect may be best to enjoy young over the next decade or so.