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Cockburn's Quinta Dos Canais Vintage Port 2000
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalOriginally five separate quintas, Canais was combined into a single large property around the turn of the century. Its abundant water supply, conserved from run off and channelled around the upper elevations, gave the property its name; canais is the Portuguese word for canals. Varietal blocks are being planted, a practice pioneered by Cockburn's in the region. Look for intense dark black cherry colour, black plum jam and grapey, black licorice, peppery, spicy, earthy nose with some chocolate notes. Rich, concentrated style but not too sweet with fiery entry. Noticeable tannins with good acidity. Dryer entry with earthy, very peppery, spicy, black plum jam, cherry, floral, licorice flavours. A bit more elegant than the strict Cockburn bottling but definitely another winner from the 2000 vintage. Try in ten years or so.Tasted: 20 December 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $65.00 | 750ml | Estimated Canadian Retail |
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaUPC: 633438408348
