Quinta de Roriz - Vintage Port 2003 (750ml)

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Producer	Quinta de Roriz
Country	Portugal
Region	Douro
Varietal	Vinha Velha,  Touriga Nacional,  Tinta Roriz,  Tinta Barroca,  Sousão
Vintage	2003
Sku	130222
Size	750ml

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Critical Acclaim

97 points Wine Spectator

Aromas of licorice, blackberries and flowers follow through to a full-bodied palate, with light sweetness and an incredible core of gorgeous raspberry fruit. Long finish. Another 1865 Roriz in the making? (JS)

95 points Wine & Spirits

Roriz is located on the south bank of the Douro, just east of Pinhão, a vineyard farmed by João van Zeller, whose family has owned the quinta for six generations. The vineyard produced fruit with an explosive power in 2003, layers of black cherry, blueberry, blackberry and esteva, all concentrated and fresh without a hint of super-ripeness. Pull back the purple velvet curtains of that youthful fruit and there's a substantial tannic structure, a gritty, complex bitter chocolate flavor that holds the fruit in play for over a minute after each sip. Thoroughly delicious, with a long life ahead.

Winemakers Notes

VINTAGE OVERVIEW

The 2003’s are noted for their traditional tannic structure and bright, ripe fruit. It was a classic declared Vintage year with an ideal growing season comprised of beneficial winter rains, good flowering and the heat common to the Douro in the summer. Roriz has particularly bright fruit and excellent structure so it should age for decades.

TASTING NOTE

The combination of small berries and traditional lagares, properly worked in the old-fashioned way, has produced a rich purple-black wine of intense depth right up to the rim of the glass. The cinnamon and violet nose with mineral overtones is very pronounced. Ripe flavors of rich dark chocolate are noticeable on the palate. The tannins arc ripe and peppery, again with mineral flavors that express the special tcrroir of Roriz.

BLEND

35% Vinha Velha (Old Vines), 28% Touriga Nacional, 22% Tinta Roriz, 9% Tinta Barroca 6% Sousão