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August/September 2008

Wine Review Archive - Australia, Port

Benjamin Nonvintage Tawny Port Australia ($10). This is wonderful ready-to-drink stuff at any price. If you're a fan of tawny ports, this is one you need to buy. It is certainly sweet, but with enough body and structure to back it up. Rich flavors of raisin, ripe plum, and mocha are balanced with good acidity and orange citrus. We paired it with an array of blue cheeses and it was wonderful. (Weekend Wine, 09/00)

McGuigan Non-vintage Tawny Port South Eastern Australia Personal Reserve ($20). A fun and tasty break from the dry wines (and perfect for hustling back over to the Cheeses of New England booth for another nibble of Westfield Farm's Classic Blue Log). Smooth and balanced, with deep raisin, creme brulee, fig, and toasted caramel and nut flavors. Lip-smacking finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine, 03/03)

Penfolds Club Port Reserve (Australia, $11). Great value on this complicated, spicy port with a long smooth finish. (Wine Tasting, 12/99)

Rosemount Nonvintage Tawny Port South Eastern Australia Solera Aged Old Benson Fine Old Tawny ($24). This nectar is a pale prune-juice color. It is medium-full bodied, with a long, soft, smooth finish (like a Bull Durham kiss). It hints of nuts, caramel, prune, and coffee. It is a wonderful dessert wine. Highly recommended and one of the greatest bargains I have ever come across. (Splurge Wine, 12/99)

Seppelt NV Tawny Port Australia Old Trafford ($12). Sweet and lingering, without being cloying. A true dessert wine. (Wine Tasting, 12/99)

 

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