RATING 90 Authentic Portuguese style; spicy, dry fruit with considerable complexity; just a touch of hot spirit on the finish. DRINK 2012
The Pondalowie vintage port shows amazing strength, power and some complexity, most commendable in one so young (2003). Very little vintage port seems to be made these days - it's perhaps not a product which appeals very much to the general public. Good to see a relatively new maker (est. 1995) doing it so well. It was a great finale to the night.