Firstly I have to say that I quite enjoyed this port during the taste testing at the cellar door but was very disappointed after having a glass or two after dinner one winters night. Compared to the other bottles of port we purchased on the same trip this port wasn't smooth at all and I felt the oak taste wasn't strong enough to balance the sweetness if the shiraz grapes. I do love there wines but can't say I will be purchasing port from them again.
Wine Region: Granite Belt, Queensland Australia
Drink Until: N/A
Varieties: Shiraz
Food: N/A
Colour: Rich light red with brown shadows
Nose: A pleasant light oak aroma
Palate: A fine vintage port with rich fruit characters and delicate spirit
Background:
This fine vintage port was made entirely from specially selected shiraz grapes grown at our Granite Belt vineyards. It was aged in old oak barrels for two years before bottling. The port is named in honour of there horse Casanova who was saved from certain death by the lucky arrival of a thunderstorm.
Alcohol: 17.5%
Where to Purchase:
This was purchased directly from Robert Channon Wines Vineyard which is out at Stanthorpe for $20. Can also be purchased online from there website.
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