2005 Quinta do Crasto Colheita Tawny Port 2 x 0.75L Colheita Port 2 Bottles WINEMAKERS: Manuel Lobo & Cátia Barbeta. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 94 Points, James Suckling WINE VARIETIES: Old Vines. VINIFICATION The grapes, coming from Old Vines, are taken to the winery in plastic boxes. On arrival in the winery they are rigorously inspected on a sorting table. The grapes with their stems are then slightly crushed and transferred to a traditional stone tank (´lagar´) where they are foot trodden. Aer this, the grape spirit was added to stop the fermentation and fortify the wine. In Portuguese oak barrels of 550 litres for about 18 years. Bottled without fining or filtration; a light sediment may form in the bottle over time. TASTING NOTES Bright amber in colour. Pronounced aroma intensity, showing light notes of nuts and subtle hints of spice, along with delicate notes of honey and candied orange peel. Balanced, concentrated and structured on the palate, with fine-textured tannins. This is a seductive and elegant wine, with a complex and long lingering finish. SERVING Pair with dried or preserved fruit, almond tart or desserts based on eggs, coffee or vanilla. Alternatively, serve chilled as an aperitif. Serve at a temperature between 14ºC and 18ºC. Consume in moderation. HISTORY Jorge Roquette first came into contact with the Douro Valley and Quinta do Crasto in 1962. That’s when he married Leonor Guedes de Almeida, whose grandfather Constantino de Almeida had been founder of the famed Constantino Port house. Since then, Quinta do Crasto has become his life’s work. The last fifty years have brought him immense joy, but as in any great passion, great sacrifices as well. In 1994 they began to bottle and sell their own Douro wines. Soon afterwards they began marketing Porto wines from Quinta’s stocks, beginning with the 1978 Vintage Port. At about the same time, Jorge Roquette was able to start sharing this passion with his three children – Miguel, Tomás and Rita – whose hard work and energetic commitment have helped Quinta do Crasto earn its eminent position on the global wine map. They started by investing in the vineyards themselves – the central component to producing quality wines. In response to the growing global interest in the Douro wines, they decided to invest even further and bought Quinta da Cabreira in Douro Superior (Upper Douro), a 150-hectare property, where were planted 114 hectares of vineyards. Later, in 2006, they acquired Quinta do Querindelo, strengthening the response to their growing needs. Investments continued with the renovation of the barrel cellar and, more recently, with the remodeling of wine cellars and lagares. Currently, the family is again investing in the requalification of some vineyards. The winemakers have been key to this lifelong journey. They have brought vastly differing backgrounds, styles and skills together to make an invaluable contribution to the production of their wines. It has been a grand adventure for all involved, marked by many great triumphs. Jorge Roquette is convinced that many new adventures lie ahead and that they will bring continued success to Quinta do Crasto wines. This is just the beginning. The passion continues… PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s).