Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalIt's been a decade since Cockburn's joined the Symington family, and it's fair to say the renovation and renewal of the storied Port brand have brought it back to its original glossy, smooth Reserve style. Special Reserve goes through a lengthy period in wood (four to five years). As a result, there's more body than a Ruby and less tannin than a Vintage Port, leaving it eminently drinkable. Look for spicy cherry, and with its slightly longer fermentation process, there's less sweet fruit and slightly more grip to this port. Once opened, it will keep well for several weeks. Great with cheese or nutty cakes and chocolate, or on its own on a snowy afternoon.Tasted: 25 September 2021Tasted by: Prices:
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$20.99
750ml
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$20.99
750ml
select private retailers
SK
$27.99
750ml
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$19.99
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$21.99
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Producer: Cockburn Smithes & CaDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 63180UPC: 5010867801141
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalSince acquiring Cockburn's in 2010 the Symington family has been quick to renovate and renew the brand and getting back to the original Reserve Port is the immediate goal. Cockburn's Special Reserve goes through a lengthy period in wood (four to five years) before release so it is no surprise the Cockburn's boasts the most wood casks in Gaia and the only one with its own dedicated team of coopers. There's fine richness here with more body than the Ruby, (super Ruby?) and better length. Look for spicy cherry fruit flavours given a slightly longer fermentation process that leads to a less sweet finish with more grip. Once opened Cockburn's Special Reserve will keep well for several weeks. Great with cheese or nutty cakes and chocolate.Tasted: 01 May 2013Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$20.99
750ml
BCLS
AB
$20.99
750ml
select private retailers
SK
$27.99
750ml
SaskLiquor
ON
$19.99
750ml
LCBO
QC
$21.99
750ml
SAQ
Producer: Cockburn Smithes & CaDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 63180UPC: 5010867801141
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalCockburn's Special Reserve is matured before release and as a "vintage character" port it is intended to reflect the Cockburn style. There's fine richness here with more body than the Ruby and better length. Special Reserve fruit is picked at the peak of ripeness from single varietal vineyards in the finest vineyard areas and a slightly longer fermentation produces a less sweet finish with more "grip." Look for a spirity cedar leather aftertaste.Tasted: 07 December 2003Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$20.99
750ml
BCLS
AB
$20.99
750ml
select private retailers
SK
$27.99
750ml
SaskLiquor
ON
$19.99
750ml
LCBO
QC
$21.99
750ml
SAQ
Producer: Cockburn Smithes & CaDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 63180UPC: 5010867801141
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