Tasting note

Perpetually underrated, the 2011 Smith Woodhouse, which is founded upon very old vines at Quinta da Madalena in the Torto Valley, has a broody but intense bouquet of blackberry, kirsch, Oriental spices and a slight resinous note. It is very well-defined - but serious. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine acidity, and a lovely spice note at the side of the mouth that leaves the mouth tingling long after it has departed. Very harmonious and long, this is a wonderful Smith Woodhouse. Excellent. 1,000 cases declared. Tasted May 2013. Score - 92-94. (Neal Martin, robertparker.com, June 2013)

Purplish red in colour, this red boasts a medium nose exuding woody, empyreumatic, spicy and fruity aromas. Discover this full-bodied wine expressing refreshing acidity and offering a full-bodied texture and fleshy tannins. It also unveils a intense mouthfeel that leads into a long finish.

The charming floral aromas of rockrose and violets deliver superb elegance, finesse and harmony to the Smith Woodhouse 2011 Vintage Port. Palatewise, gorgeous layers of licorice and blackberry fruit unfold, while spicy tannins give grip and authority.