Sandeman Founders Reserve Ruby Porto Review

This sandeman founder s reserve ruby port was reviewed on july 6 2010by natalie maclean.

Sandeman founders reserve ruby porto review.

Intense ruby red color brilliant and clean. Excellent on its own served in large glasses sandeman porto founder s reserve is a perfect match with cheeses or rich chocolate desserts. Reserve ruby port is a step up in quality from standard ruby port exhibiting deeper color and greater aromatic complexity. Rich red fruit aromas with a touch of age create an elegant reflection of powerful flavors.

The fruit and fire characteristic of young classic porto balanced with the finesse of age. Enjoy its brightness with chocolate mousse. December 13 2019 san francisco ca. The latter term was banned in.

Naturally when i was old enough to drink it became my choice port wine so have been drinking sandeman s port for over 50 years now. Sandeman s is the best port wine i am originally from england and grew up with sandman s port wine always being in the liquor cabinet. What are the best conditions for storing an. The sandeman founder s reserve ruby porto is fresh and fruity.

Once open it should be consumed within 4 weeks. We last reviewed it in 2012 it s a rather alcohol forward port which dulls the raisiny core more than a bit with some hospital character. A blend of ports aged for five years before release founders reserve doesn t represent a significant price hike but it s distinctly more worthwhile. Full of the power fruit and fire that distinguishes classic porto sandeman founders reserve is the culmination of two hundred years of expertise.

The full bodied founders reserve ruby port may fade after 4 or 5 weeks while sandeman s 10 or 20 year old tawny will be great even after 10 or 12 weeks. Beautifully polished and rounded with attractive aromas of rich red cherries cranberries and spices. Selected from the finest lots of each vintage and aged for 5 years. Mouth filling and delicious with a raspberry liqueur finish.

Sandeman porto founder s reserve is ready for drinking and does not require decanting. Wouldn t buy any other brand. Member reviews questions. Named in honor of the founder this reserve is one of sandeman s greatest portos.

This wine is bright and sassy with a nice combination of fruit and wood. Intense ruby red color.