It’s extremely unusual to taste Ports from the 1940s. Production virtually stopped in the Douro Valley during World War II, as the main markets for Port closed up. This makes the latest launch from Portuguese shipper Kopke something very special: a duo of 1940 colheitas.
The wines and scores
See also:
Decanter’s guide to anniversary wines 2020
Bordeaux anniversary buys: From 10 – 60 years
Rare museum wines from Portguese icons
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Source: Julie Sheppard
