Deep dark purple nearly black hue with aromas of gentle sweet prune somewhat tightly wound.
Palate--Thickish mouth feel, with super sweet, structured foundation of rich Douro Porto goodness. Finish is quick but definite and makes you want more.
I don't think many people understand "Port" wine. It is a "fortified" wine meaning it is vinified and then fermentation is stopped before the sugar from the grapes is fully fermented. The stopping of fermentation is done by "fortifying" or adding a high alcohol beverage generally brandy which kills the yeast and leaves the remaining sugars to stand alone. Porto is sweet by design and at its best--"Vintage Port" it is incredibly complex, lovely, wonderful, awesome and pricey!
This however is not "Vintage port" and runs around $15 which is great for those of us who cannot afford to shell out $50-$150 and above for "Vintage port." So this is a great way to experience the joy of "port" wines without having to take out a loan. Raise a glass!
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