Rating: 96 Points (Wine
Advocate)
“The 1966 Colheita Tawny Port was bottled in 2015 with 126.3
grams per liter of residual sugar, and comes with a bar top cork (as is typical
here). As we start getting seriously old in the lineup from Sogevinus this issue,
this shows what you get with increasing age: the superb concentration of
flavor, the long, intense finishes and the complex medley of flavors that old
Tawnies deliver effortlessly. That, to me, is what makes them worth the extra
bucks. If some of the youngsters lean more to caramel, this adds more molasses
with a touch of Brandy in the background. The concentrated flavors linger more
or less endlessly, driven into the palate by the wine's power and acidity. You
can smell and taste this for a long time. The graceful mid-palate is
deceptively friendly at first. It sure does grip the palate at the end, though,
finishing with juicy bursts of fruit and sugar. Over several days, it acquired
a bit more harmony and shed a touch of aggression. The alcohol, speaking
relatively, is not as well integrated here as with the 1965, also reviewed, but
that is relative. I tended to like this just slightly better anyway for its
complexity and concentration on several fronts. The freshness on the 1965 is
quite enticing, though. It tastes younger. It depends on what you want: that
old-wine complexity and depth or a livelier feel. They both have plenty of
power on the finish. You can't go wrong, really.”
Rating: 95 Points (Wine Enthusiast)
“Bottled in 2015, this wine from a great Port vintage is dark in
color and so concentrated. It is powered by intense acidity from the wood aging
as much as any residual fruit. Spice, dried fruits and a perfect balance give
this great wine elegance and surprising freshness. Drink now.”