Adriano Ramos Pinto QUINTA da ERVAMOIRA 2005 Vintage Port

A rich tawny color greets the eye, followed by a round, generous nose with fruit aromas of orange, apricot and plum rounded out by vanilla scents from old Port aging casks. The attack in the mouth is smooth and full bodied with fruity flavors juxtaposed with rich oak in excellent balance. This Tawny offers all the maturity of an aged wine while still displaying the vigor of youth. Appellation: Porto Origin: Touriga Nacional ; Tinta Roriz ; Tinta Barroca , and Touriga Francesca Fermentation: About 20% stems are added in after crushing, and the skins are pumped over during the fermentationprocess to extract maximum fruit flavors. At 77º , the must is racked off and wine brandy added to stop fermentation. Aging: Aged in wood for 10 years. (12 x 50 cl)

Adriano Ramos Pinto QUINTA da ERVAMOIRA 10 Year Old Tawny Port from Portugal, Douro, Oporto by Adriano Ramos Pinto Port (6 x 75 cl)

1983 was a classical vintage year. It was characterized by a fairly dry winter, followed by substantial spring rains to balance out the growing cycle. Temperatures were moderate, resulting in grapes of especially high quality. Amazingly intense cherry color, with concentrated aromas of black currant, cassis, cherry and blackberry. Fresh and fruity in the mouth, with great structure and seductive balance. Luscious and built to last! (6 x 75 cl)

A classic young vintage, the 1991 has a deep, livley red color. It greets the nose with rich, powerful aromas, dominated by fresh fruitiness tinged with a candy sweetness and floral violet scents. In the mouth, the wine has a powerful attack. Flavors are round and subtle, with a vivacious personality. The 1991 vintage port promises to improve gracefully with age. Porto Vintage 1991 To describe a vintage means, first of all, to refer to the vegetative cycle and the conditions of the growing season. 1991 was a good year, neither too dry nor too humid. The vineyards matured without great effort, but fromt he last 15 days of July till mid-August, high temperatures caused some damage in maturation. However, the overall favorable weather contributed to the grapes' excellent aspect, and conditions were perfect at harvest time. The must was thin and aromatic, with an intense color that told us we were in the presence of an excellent wine. The same opinion was felt throughout the Duoro, as most port houses did declare a vintage 1991 Winemakers Notes: Appellation: Porto Origin: Exclusively from Ramos-Pinto quintas: 80% from Ervamoira , where the mature grapes provide excellent structure, and 20% from Bom Retiro , providing aroma and finesse. Varietals: 60% Touriga Nacional, contributing elegance, soft tannins and beautiful color. Fermentation: Macerated in the traditional way in concrete lagars, crushed with the feet to obtain maximum body and color. Aging: Two years in oak cask; bottled in 1993. (6 x 75 cl)

1982 was characterized by above average temperatures and an ample water supply, resulting in a long maturation. Containing about 70% Barroca, this vintage was made almost exclusively of grapes from Quinta da Ervamoira. The wine has discreet and generous aromas of violet, plum, chocolate and ripe fruit, with notes of wood and vanilla. Velvety in the mouth, with a smooth intensity. The wine is well-balanced with a light dried prune flavor supported by ripe tannins. The wine will only improve with time. (6 x 75 cl)

A deep purple in color, with intense and lively aromas of pepper, cedar and cinnamon. Smooth and silky in the mouth, with initial flavors of black currant, red currant and clove, followed by ripe fruit and chocolate notes. The wine has a strong attack and dense tannins that give the wine excellent structure. Perfect balance and persistence make this a remarkable vintage. Origin: Exclusively from Ramos-Pinto quintas: 80% from Ervamoira , where the mature grapes provide excellent structure, and 20% from Bom Retiro , providing aroma and finesse. Varietals: 60% Touriga Nacional, contributing elegance, soft tannins and beautiful color. Fermentation: Macerated in the traditional way in concrete lagars, crushed with the feet to obtain maximum body and color. Aging: Two years in oak cask. Bottled in 1997 (6 x 75 cl)

Winemaker Notes This wine has a lively, young and joyful colour similar to the bright colour of the "lagares" must which is crushed by foot. It is thick and dense with bright red fruits which is the result of maturation that only the Douro region can offer. Swirling the glass, thick and bloody tears drip, showing power and softness. The finish is full of flavors with a wild edge. Aging in the bottle will begin to show the sensual qualities; an aromatic exaltation that greets the mouth with Douro region flavours of a fruit colour wine that is warmed by the sun. A picture of nature's strength and a gift of the year 2000. The Grape Varieties Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional , Tinta Roriz Tinta Barroca and other older varietals Aging Approximately 18 months in oak or chestnut casks. Tasting Notes Color: Exceptional deep color with bluish reflects. Nose: Complex mixed aromas of red fruit jams combined with some notes of chocolate and pepper. Palate: At the mouth it is elegant and very well structured with a deep body full of concentrated fruit. The firm tannins will provide a great potential for aging. (12 x 75 cl)

Color: Beautiful violet shades still opaque as the wine is in its first stages of maturation. Nose: Elegant floral notes with hints of rose and black cherry. Palate: Smooth, well-balanced attack. Robust tannins endow the wine with hints of ripe fruit, showing plenty of promise for good aging. Serving Suggestions: This wine is best served after standing upright for at least two hours and decanted. Best served with cheese at the end of a meal. The 1997 vintage is a wine of complete ripeness, good acidity, tannin and concentration. The growing season consisted of a sunny winter, adverse weather in spring, and favorable, sunny growing conditions in summer. While there were some weather difficulties, Ramos-Pinto fared well. The 1997 vintage will start to reach maturity in 10-15 years (12 x 75 cl)

Tawny red with an amber hue due to its advanced maturity. Nose is spirited and nervous, with an array of fruit and nut aromas: grapefruit, apricot, almond and hazelnut, spiced with cinnamon, caramel, coffee, cocoa and rich vanilla oak. Charming and velvety on the palate, the grace of the first contact is maintained by a complex sequence of ripe, dry fruit followed by a languorous finish. Varietals: Tinta Barroca ; Touriga Francesca , Tinto Câo , and mixed old vines . Fermentation: About 20% stems are added in after crushing, and skins are pumped over during fermentation to extract maximum fruit flavors. At 77º , the must is racked off and wine brandy added to stop fermentation. Aging: 20 years in wood. (6 x 75 cl)