1938 Kopke Porto Colheita

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 94 points

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  2/24/2014 - andrewstevenson.com wrote: 95 Points

  Kopke Masterclass with winemaker Carla Tiago (Old Trafford): A much headier nose than the 1966 Colheita, with some additional citrussy freshness, sultanas and mixed peel. A bit like opening an old, polished dark oak box containing dried fruit and woody spices. A remarkably fresh, vibrant palate. Dried fruits and lots of dried, candied citrus zest. A very pleasing acidity. A touch of caramel and chocolate on the finish. Brillliant stuff. But so it should be at £350+ a bottle.

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  11/28/2010 - gelliott wrote: 93 Points

  Color: Very dark tawny, almost brown. Orange highlights.
  Nose: Some shoe leather and tart dried apricots. A little bit of VA and some very mild alcohol.
  Palate: Powerful and very concentrated. Butterscotch, dark dried apricot, orange marmalade, and coffee. Some brown sugar, but faint. A vague gritty texture very late and into the finish.
  Finish: Coffee, tart citrus. A bit of an edge, but not off-putting. Nice and long. Tails off with some apples and grape stem.
  
  This almost needed to be diluted it was so strong. I didn't have the opportunity to test the theory, but I suspect that it will mellow and be better after having been open for a couple of days.

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