Quevedo, 2018 Late Bottled Vintage Port ( LBV )

Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro
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Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 20%

Price:

$33.08 USD

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69 In Stock

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Description

This 2018 Late Bottled Vintage Port Wine from Quevedo is made from the grapes of a single vintage year, aged longer in casks than traditional vintage ports, and is ready to drink upon release.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby with purple highlights, with an intense aroma of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums, with subtle hints of spice, chocolate, and eucalyptus. The palate is full-bodied and rich, with flavours of ripe dark fruits, dark chocolate, licorice, and black pepper. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing structure and balance. The finish is long and persistent, with a fruity and slightly spicy aftertaste. Drink From Now to 2033.

Serving & Food Pairing
While LBV Port is usually filtered and doesn’t necessarily need decanting like Vintage Ports, decanting can still enhance the experience by allowing the wine to breathe and open up its flavors. LBV Port should be served slightly below room temperature, ideally between 15-17°C (59-63°F). It will pair best with goats cheese, almonds, blue cheese, brownies, nuts, and chocolate but it can also enhance game based dishes that are accompanied by fruit-based sauces.

Quevedo is an incredible, innovative producer that is very highly regarded amongst port aficionados. The family have been making port wine for generations however their produce was for merchants based in Vila Nova de Gaia. Family-owned for over 100 years, the estate is now in the capable hands of Oscar and Claudia, the new generation of winemakers. Together, they have developed and innovated to produce an outstanding portfolio of ports and still wines. With 112 hectares of vineyards in prime locations, a modern winery, and generations of knowledge it is easy to see why their ports and still wines are consistently rated as outstanding.

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How to store your LBV Port:
Store the bottle in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. If the bottle has been opened, it can typically be stored for up to two weeks if recorked and kept in a cool place. These Late Bottled Ports are unfiltered but do not require decanting. They will cellar up to 15+ years.

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Condition

New

Reviews

***90 Points- SILVER Winner - IWC 2024***
Lavender, dark cherry, plum sauce, nicely balanced, density, spices, vibrant.

***90 Points - Robert Parker***
The 2018 Late Bottled Vintage Port (LBV) is a traditionally styled (lightly filtered but not cold stabilized) blend of Touriga Franca (35%), Touriga Nacional (15%), Tinta Roriz (20%), Tinta Barroca (22%) and Tinto Cão filling out the blend. It was bottled in May 2023 with a long cork and 84 grams of residual sugar after aging for three years in large French vats. Expressive and fruit-forward in its its dry fashion, this adds some structure, but the tannins are never too hard. It is easy to drink now. The depth is average and the power is controlled, although there is some bite on the finish. The key here is the fruit, though. The tasty fruit is hard to resist even now. It will certainly improve over the next couple of years and hold for at least another decade, probably more, after that. When retasted the next day, it was even more expressive. Overall, this is an elegant and attractive LBV.
Mark Squires - Robert Parker
Published: Jun 30, 2023

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