1957 Kopke Colheita Port
95 WA / 95 WS / 95 WE
$179.89/375ml
$169.98 on 3+ halves
$329.89/750ml
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Great Colheitas from the World's Oldest
Port House established in 1638
Kopke existed even before there was a Demarcated Region of the Douro. Established in 1638, the oldest Port wine house built an impeccable reputation based on the highest quality. A leader in the production of Port Colheita wines (single-vintage tawny), including white port, Kopke has a remarkable range of special category Ports.
 1957 Kopke Colheita Port
$179.89/375ml
95 WA / 95 WS / 95 WE
The 1957 Colheita Tawny Port was seen before, but it's worth revisiting in the USA, since it's a great wine. This is also the new 2015 bottling. It has 127 grams per liter of residual sugar. It is stunning how youthful this is. Lush and rich on opening, it has mature flavors that emerge, easily demonstrating the complexity and concentrated aromatics one expects. Gripping on the finish, this delivers fruit flavor and seems to linger indefinitely. When I first saw this, it was tasted next to even more brilliant Colheitas and a bit overshadowed. On its own, it is even more stunning. It was pretty fine next to some other greats here as well. Drink 2015 – 2060 -MS – The Wine Advocate
Baked pear, dried apricot and roasted apple flavors dominate in this mature yet fresh-tasting version. White pepper and lightly smoky notes show on the fresh finish. Rich and complex. Drink now. 200 cases imported. — KM – Wine Spectator
There is a great balance between acidity and impressively fresh fruit considering the age of this venerable Port. Of course there are many flavors from the wood aging, but they are combined with orange marmalade, fig and raisin flavors in a riot of complex flavors that have created a very great wine. It comes from a year that was not generally declared as a vintage. Roger Voss – Wine Enthusiast
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1967 Kopke Colheita Port
$144.89/750ml
95 WA
The 1967 Colheita Tawny Port comes in with 142 grams per liter of residual sugar. This is a nice step up compared to the younger parts of the lineup, elegant and focused, with a precise finish, a fresh feel, little discernible brandy and a long, long finish. The classic old tawny flavors of molasses and caramel wash over the palate. This isn't big and thick, but some may very well prefer its elegant and brighter feel. In many ways, it is fresher than the 1981 or 1999 reviewed this issue, and it is better balanced than the 1937. It is very pretty.
Kopke 30 Year Old White Port
94 WA / 94 WE / 92 WS
The NV 30 Year Old White Port was bottled in 2017 with a bar-top cork and 120 grams per liter of residual sugar. Simply gorgeous, this has a sweet conclusion, but it also adds some Tawny-like flavor to go with its fresh feel. There is fine grip on the finish, the acidity lacing the fruit into the palate. Depending on how cold you drink it, you might be forgiven for guessing "Tawny" if you taste it blind (and it looks a little tawny in color, too). Beautifully put together, this should do well over the next couple of decades, in all likelihood, or more. They are not really meant to be held, though. This is only available in half bottles, to which the price applies.Drink 2018-2050 MS - The Wine Advocate
Dark gold in color, this Port relishes its age. Like an aged tawny, it has lost its fruit at this mature stage, while gaining the rich, intense character that comes from long wood aging. It has concentrated acidity and a long, lingering aftertaste. Drink now. Roger Voss – Wine Enthusiast
Lush, with butterscotch, dried apricot and vanilla flavors that are long and richly spiced. This really sings midpalate, presenting vibrant acidity and iodine accents. Drink now. 200 cases imported. — KM – Wine Spectator
Sincerely,
Ron van Vlaardingen
Fine Wine Sales Director
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