Bright dark ruby. Deep, perfumed aromas of cassis, licorice, violet and minerals. Lush and high-toned in the mouth but with very good vinosity and spine. Lovely fruit-driven flavors of black cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate. Little sign of the roasted side of 2003. Not hugely concentrated but suave, supple, minerally and sweet. Finishes with ripe tannins and very good spicy persistence. A very good showing. Accessible already but balanced for medium-term aging.

One of the smaller brands produced by the Fladgate Partnership, also producer of Taylor Fladgate and Fonseca. This is a light, fresh floral Port with sweet, soft fruit, which is going to age relatively quickly. Imported by Peerless Importers.