1927 Vintage Port
A truly majestic Vintage, with poise and class. 1927 was without doubt one of the 20th century's truly great Vintages. Declared by all of of the major Port Houses.
Drinking Status
Still an outstanding wine now. Well cellared, the best Vintage Ports of this year will last for years.
Tasting Notes
These are quite fantastic wines that should continue to improve after 75 years and maybe even after a hundred. Dark and dense, bitter chocolate and liquorice.
Climatic Conditions
Rain in July and August was followed by fine hot weather that burned some of the grapes. In September there was hardly any heat or sun during the day and the evenings were cool. In October, when the Vintage was beginning, there were 10 days of fine weather which transformed the situation.
Vinification
The late harvest meant that some grapes were very ripe. The quality was outstanding.
Winemaker's Comments
"In the quintas and other good districts, grapes were exceptionally far advanced at end of July. During August they ripened more slowly but without any serious check so that they are today just about correct for the time of year. Quantity is not abundant but condition, so far, is excellent, promising good wine but less than average yield."
9th September 1927
Maurice Symington
"Saw all the samples at Pinhão. 1927's and quinta wines excellent. The altos (high vineyards) have turned out very well and should prove most useful, the majority being clean, firm wines."
11th December 1927
Maurice Symington