Quinta de la Rosa beautifully presented 20 year old Tawny has been a great hit with JN customers not just because of its delectable tasting qualities but also for the quaint and quirky bottle shape. The Port is made each year in the traditional manner trodden in granite lagares from grapes grown at Quinta de la Rosa. Each year a small quantity of the best ports of LBV quality and above are kept for blending. The 20 year old Tawny is an assemblage of wines with an average age of 20 years. Flavours of figs nuts and creme brulee flow from the glass in a cascade of sensual pleasure - just delightful.

The beautiful golden colour is a good indication of the age of this excellent tawny port. With a great richness and aromatic complexity, notably of almond and spices, the 20 year old has a seductive texture with dry fruits and liqueur flavours. As is normal with these aged tawnies, the La Rosa twenty year old has incredible length and is an ‘aristocrat’ of ports.

"Toasted almonds, dried blood orange and milk chocolate. Mellow and sweet with just enough acidity to keep it fresh. Medium to full body. Dried fruit and caramel. Spicy and racy. Long finish. Bottled in 2022. Drink now."
95 points.
James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (December 2023)