98 Points Hooke
A classic, typical Portuguese vintage port from a top year: mind-bendingly complex and knee-tremblingly charming, tending ethereal at this age of nearly 40 years, the palate not massive or tannic but svelte and gorgeously balanced, with great softness and drinkability. Roses, violets, licorice... A great wine. Drink 2016 - 2027.
Huon Hooke, The Real Review. December, 2016
96 Points Hooke
A classic. Loads of licorice-like aromas and rich, intense flavour. The palate is now mellow and mature at 40 years, the tannins soft and easygoing, the balance lovely and the charm absolutely on cue. Superb, but the bottle tasted this time last year was even better. This one was more mature and seemed to fade somewhat in the glass. A minor quibble! Drink 2017 - 2022.
Huon Hooke, The Real Review. December, 2017
95 Points Hooke
Old amber/tawny colour; slightly fusty on the nose at first, and spirity; now in its ethereal phase, lean and elegant with licorice root and a trace of bitterness adding to the surprisingly dry finish. Lovely old VP. Drink 2024 - 2024.
Huon Hooke, The Real Review. April, 2024
note: this bottle may seep a bit during shipping, which is normal for older or ullaged bottles