Maynard’s 10 Years Old Aged Tawny Porto NV

Decanter 95 Points “The Van Zellar family, owners are Barao di Vilar, can trace it origins in the Netherlands to the 13th century. It was in the 17th century, however, when the majority of the family settled in Portugal, starting a long and impressive dynasty. Fourteen generations down the line, they are ingrained in the wine business, having been owners of Quinta do Noval. This is one of the many Ports to honor Walter Maynard, an ancestors of the Van Zellars and one of the first to export Port to England. Richard Mayson: lovely, creamy, savoury notes on both the nose and palate, tapering to a spicy finish. Great character and finesse here. Rod Smith MW: A fruit-forward nose embellished by a nutty and dried fruit complexity, reinforced on the palate with notes of molasses and caramel. Rich and long with a syrupy, but balanced sweetness. Demetri Walters MW: Subdued aromas slowly showing nascent complexity, then a building intensity of fig and date notes on the palate.”