Tasting - Maynard's Aged Tawny Porto

Name: Maynard's Aged Tawny Porto

Variety: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Tinta Barroca

Region: Douro

Country: Portugal

Year: 2012

Price: $25

Wine Critic review: "Dark-colored, this rich, full-bodied wine is flavored with dry molasses as well as raisins. Cut with acidity, it has a mature feel that is both ripe and, at the end, dry, with a fragrant aftertaste." - 90/100, Wine Enthusiast https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/barao+de+villar+maynards+ten+old+port+aged+tawny+oporto+douro+portugal

Wine Folly: pg.154 Port- Wine Folly lists black plum, dried cherry, chocolate, raisin, and cinnamon are aromas for port. When I first smelled it, I swear I smelled Worcestershire sauce; however, it did not taste like that. I definitely tasted raisin, plum, and chocolate. It honestly tasted like fruity maple syrup!

My Review: I have never had a port before and this has definitely made curious to try some more! This was a fantastic dessert wine with a beautiful amber color. I would love to drink with cheese this after a really heavy meal as my dessert! I recommend to anybody who is curious to try port and does not know where to begin. You can't go wrong with this one!