Kopke Porto Fine Tawny NV (750 ml) RNDC

Kopke Porto Fine Tawny NV (750 ml) RNDCHand picked at the optimum time, the grapes are then destemmed, crushed and converted into wine through a process of careful maceration, enhanced by constant churning during fermentation. This takes place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature (between 28 30C) until the right degree of sweetness (baum) is achieved. At this point, grape brandy is added to create the final fortified wine. Made by blending wines of different harvests, with

This wine shows bright apple

complete the bouquet

It only really appears on the finish along with hints of hay

freshly cut grass

The deep loamy soils are home to many varieties of native grasses which prevent erosion and attract benefic insects

It is now Anne and Hugues Mallet

Visual Intense ruby red

with layers of tannins that demand aging

The palate is rich and dense yet very ready to drink

round and very smooth

dry year (at the end of the season anyway)

Soft tannins and a flavorful finish