The 2007 Sandeman Vintage Porto is much more primal and taciturn than the 2003: blackberry, juniper, licorice and cloves but all tightly constrained at the moment. The palate is well-balanced with succulent, ripe, spicy black fruit intermixed with touches of sea salt, marjoram, cloves and raisins. There is certainly very good depth to this 2007, perhaps more a sense of reserve than previous vintages, as if it is determined to hold back and reward those who cellar this for another 20 years. Very fine – a precursor to the 2011. Drink 2017-2040. - NEAL MARTIN

This has a great black color with crushed blueberry and blackberry on the nose. Full-bodied and medium sweet with chewy tannins and a slightly mouthpuckering finish. Not quite as impressive as I remember from barrel but one of the best Vintage Ports from Sandeman in a long time. Best after 2017. -JS