Quinta Seara D’Ordens Porto LBV 1999 - $24

Late-Bottle Vintage, or LBV ports are considered vintage ports (meaning all the grapes for this wine are from 1999 harvest). They are typically aged for 4-6 years in stainless steel and/or oak, and are “late bottled”. They are typically ready to drink when young and can age successfully for years.

This wine is imported by Luso Imports of Dulles Virginia from the producer in the Douro region of Portugal where all Port is made. Quinta Seara D’Ordens has been making some very good ports lately, including a sweet white port that I will review in the near future. This LBV wine was aged in tanks for 20 months and then in new French oak for 2 more years. The result? This 1999 LBV has an outstanding bouquet. A lovely nose of berries, chocolate and oak. The palette is medium in body and has very nicely structured fruits with hints of chocolate and black berries. The wine is very well balanced and has a medium finish. Serve with a medium sweet dessert, enjoy it with blue cheese, or my favorite - by itself!