Premier Cru - Port RSS/RDF Feed http://www.premiercru.net/premier/jsp/xml/premiercruport.php http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43569 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=44890 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=RR517 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=CE511 96 points Parker: "The massive 1994 is unquestionably the finest Dow I have tasted since the 1977. This opaque purple-colored wine is not as developed or flamboyant as Fonseca, but it is super-concentrated and multi-layered, with huge masses of fruit and some tannin in the finish. This is a slightly drier style than Fonseca or Graham's, but it appears to be a classic, majestic, enormously constituted 1994 that should age effortlessly for three decades or more. It is one of the stars of the vintage." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=CE512 100 points Wine Spectator: "Hold on to your hat. This is the best Fonseca since 1977, and it's probably even better than that classic vintage--more like the breathtaking 1948. Mind-blowing, with masses of color, aroma and fruit flavor. Smells like fermenting berries, boasting loads of crushed grape, violet and berry character. Big, full-bodied and very sweet, with tons of tannins and a sweet finish. Tannic and huge, it's a long-term, great Port. Best after 2012." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=CE504 94 points Parker: "One of the finest Warres I have ever tasted, this opaque purple-colored wine is made in a drier style (a la Dow), yet it is expressive, extremely full-bodied, with superb richness, purity, and well-integrated alcohol and tannin. It possesses a great mid-palate as well as impressive length. Tasters should take note of the wealth of peppery, licorice-scented and flavored raspberry and blackcurrant fruit. Look for it to be ready to drink in 10-12 years, and keep for 30+. This is a profound example of Warre vintage port." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=CE516 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=CE530 95 pts Wine Spectator: "Super. I love the nose of this young Port, which shows raisin, spice and a little stemminess. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with loads of ripe tannins and a long, long finish. Really racy and exciting. Even better than when tasted from barrel. Best after 2006." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=12901 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=33633 96 points Parker: "In a port tasting, tasting Graham's is almost like tasting a big, rich, succulent Merlot after a group of blockbuster, tannic Cabernets. Sweeter and more obvious than many ports, the opaque purple-colored 1994 is fruity, powerful, and rich, with an addictive hedonistic quality. It will be ready to drink in 8-10 years and keep for up to 30. As always, this is a showy, flamboyant port that has the advantage of being slightly sweeter than other 1994s. A great Graham's. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2035." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=CE506 96 points Rovani (Wine Advocate): "Sporting an opaque, black-colored robe with dark purple trim, the 2003 Fonseca Vintage Port exhibits a nose of profound depth. Its sweet black mass of dark fruit and spice aromas leads to a character of immense depth, richness, and weight. Full-bodied, viscous, and almost impenetrable, this dense, backward port is powerful and exceptionally long in the finish. Possibly the most masculine Fonseca I've ever encountered, it coats the taster's palate with licorice, jammy black fruits, and notes of chocolate that last for over a minute. This blockbuster will require at least three decades to fully blossom. Anticipated maturity: 2035-2060." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=32142 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=12902 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43559 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43568 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43565 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43557 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43558 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43560 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43561 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43562 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43563 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43564 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43566 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43567 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43556 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43555 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=37943 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=33676 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=33675 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=28580 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=18061 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=16635 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=16634 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=15282 93 points Parker: "Graham is another great port house, producing one of the deepest-colored and sweetest styles of vintage port. Along with Taylor and Fonseca, Graham has probably been the most consistent producer of great port in the post- World War II era. Their tawnys are quite good rather than exceptional, but their vintage ports are truly sublime and sumptuous. The 1970 is a monumental vintage port and one of the greats of the vintage. It begs to be drunk now, although it will last for at least another two decades." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=CE538 '100 points Spectator: "Amazing aromas of lilac, violet, crushed blueberry and mineral that turn to black pepper and spices follow through to a full-bodied, medium-sweet palate, with a long, chewy finish. Evolves to tar and asphalt. Really held back, yet powerful grip slaps you and makes you happy. This is mind-blowing in texture. The greatest Dow ever made. Best after 2022. 6,200 cases made. --JS" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43521 '100 points Spectator: "Amazing aromas of lilac, violet, crushed blueberry and mineral that turn to black pepper and spices follow through to a full-bodied, medium-sweet palate, with a long, chewy finish. Evolves to tar and asphalt. Really held back, yet powerful grip slaps you and makes you happy. This is mind-blowing in texture. The greatest Dow ever made. Best after 2022. 6,200 cases made. --JS" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43522 97 points Parker's WA: "A candidate for wine of the vintage, the 2007 Graham's Vintage Port is complete in every way. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up an ethereal perfume of smoke, mineral, Asian spices, incense, an amalgam of ripe black fruits, and a hint of chocolate in the background. This leads to a dense, super-rich, plush, opulent wine that hides its structure under all the fruit. Vibrant, impeccably balanced, and exceptionally lengthy, it will easily age for another 25-30 years in the cellar and drink well through 2050, probably longer. It is a tour de force." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43523 97 points Parker's WA: "A candidate for wine of the vintage, the 2007 Graham's Vintage Port is complete in every way. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up an ethereal perfume of smoke, mineral, Asian spices, incense, an amalgam of ripe black fruits, and a hint of chocolate in the background. This leads to a dense, super-rich, plush, opulent wine that hides its structure under all the fruit. Vibrant, impeccably balanced, and exceptionally lengthy, it will easily age for another 25-30 years in the cellar and drink well through 2050, probably longer. It is a tour de force." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43524 97 points Parker's WA: "A candidate for wine of the vintage, the 2007 Graham's Vintage Port is complete in every way. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up an ethereal perfume of smoke, mineral, Asian spices, incense, an amalgam of ripe black fruits, and a hint of chocolate in the background. This leads to a dense, super-rich, plush, opulent wine that hides its structure under all the fruit. Vibrant, impeccably balanced, and exceptionally lengthy, it will easily age for another 25-30 years in the cellar and drink well through 2050, probably longer. It is a tour de force." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=43525 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=41838 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40971 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=33674 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=28579 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=38018