{"product_id":"quinta-do-retiro-novo-2009-doc-porto-2009","title":"Quinta do Retiro Novo 2009, DOC Porto 2009","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuinta do Retiro Novo 2009 Vintage Port\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA proper mature Vintage Port – rich, dark, concentrated, and absolutely made for a cold evening, a good bit of cheese, and nowhere else to be.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta do Retiro Novo sits in the Rio Torto Valley, right in the heart of the Douro. Owned by historic Port house \u003cstrong\u003eWiese \u0026amp; Krohn\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a Class A-rated estate with some seriously good vineyards – steep slopes, low yields and old vines all helping to produce concentrated, characterful Port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2009 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e was particularly warm, with a hot August pushing the grapes to excellent levels of ripeness. Yields were lower than normal, but what they lost in quantity they certainly made up for in concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, this is everything we want from mature Vintage Port. There's plenty of \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry, bramble and dark fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by richer notes of \u003cstrong\u003echocolate, caramel and sweet spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's full-bodied and powerful, but there's enough freshness and structure to keep everything nicely balanced, leading into a long, warming finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt over 15 years old, the 2009 is now at a lovely stage of its life. There's still plenty of fruit and structure here, but bottle age has started to bring everything together beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Port can sometimes feel like something you buy and then forget about for 20 years. Not this one. The \u003cstrong\u003eQuinta do Retiro Novo 2009 is drinking brilliantly now\u003c\/strong\u003e while still having enough structure to continue developing in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen it after dinner, get a decent bit of blue cheese on the table and you're sorted. And if you're feeling particularly indulgent, it's also superb alongside a rich chocolate pudding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe blackberry, blackcurrant and bramble fruit with plum, sweet spice and hints of chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and full-bodied with concentrated dark fruit, structured tannins, balancing acidity and notes of chocolate and caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming and fruit-driven with lingering dark berries and sweet spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with \u003cstrong\u003eStilton and other blue cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e, chocolate desserts, fruit tarts or simply enjoyed on its own after dinner. For something a little different, try it alongside peppered steak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wiese \u0026amp; Krohn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quinta do Retiro Novo Vintage Port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Douro, Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e DOC Porto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa \u0026amp; Tinta Barroca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stand the bottle upright before opening to allow any sediment to settle, then carefully decant before serving. Enjoy slightly cool rather than at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy Quinta do Retiro Novo 2009 Vintage Port\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Boutinot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57594491437436,"sku":"PKR144","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/4813\/3192\/files\/4D6D9E00-45A9-4D03-8BEE-B28965D7FA99.jpg?v=1791382513","url":"https:\/\/thestrongwaterco.com\/ja\/products\/quinta-do-retiro-novo-2009-doc-porto-2009","provider":"The Strong Water Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}