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THE FIRST AND OLDEST PORT HOUSE,

KOPKE DEFINES EXPERTISE AND QUALITY

PORTO KOPKE (Cop-key) – Kopke is the market leader for Colheita single year tawnies, exceeding 25% in volume of the Global Share in this high quality Port. Since 1638, when the German diplomat Cristiano Kopke founded the Douro wine shipping company, Kopke has become universally recognized as the first Port house in Port wine history.

In 2008 Porto Kopke will celebrate 370 years of continuous production of fine Porto with grapes from its famous Quinta São Luiz with its many gold-medal winning vintages. However, it wasn’t until 1675 that a shipment from the Douro to Holland was first called “Porto” and in 1678 that the Oporto customs office registered its first shipment of Porto to England. Today it maintains its own special character and independent cellars as the quality “standard bearer” of such other Sogevinus firms as Calem, Burmester, Barros, Hutcheson, Gilbert and Rocha.

Portuguese houses consistently dominate the tastings of fine tawnies on which they built their reputations.” – James Suckling, European Bureau Chief, Wine Spectator

The hand stenciled Kopke Port bottles express the traditional artisan quality and nostalgic appeal long associated with the enjoyment of the finest ports.

Thru our importer, we have access to a large inventory of Kopke Colheitas dating back as far as the exciting 1937, plus all the other anniversary years for 2007, including 1947, 1957, 1967, 1977, 1987 and 1997. Lighter than vintage ports and with broader food affinities, we highly recommend tawny ports year ’round as an aperitif, with desserts and even entree pairings. The tawnies keep well for long periods after opening, making them ideal for restaurants or leisurely home consumption. We also carry outstanding white ports, fine ruby ports and vintage ports such as the much acclaimed 1985, 1987, 1997, 2000 and 2003 and 2004.

WHITE, TAWNY & RUBY PORT

Dry White Port - Rivals the best Sherry as an aperitif or dry dessert port but with long shelf life. Drinks like a spicy wine with rich, nutty character. Wonderful over the rocks with a splash of tonic and squeeze of lime – Portonic.

Fine Ruby Port - Bright plum and cherry fruit in a fresh, young ruby Port, a real crowd pleaser Gold Medal, International Wine Competition, Ottawa, October 2003 and 2006.

Fine Tawny Port - The secret to the richness of this fine tawny port is 4 to 5 years ageing in small casks.

TAWNY PORTS

Aged in wood casks until they are completely mature, tawny ports are a golden color with multi-dimensional layers of aromas and flavors. The domination of ruby Vintage Ports in past years is now challenged by the advantages of the tawnies, especially for restaurants and retail consumers. Where vintage ports have immediate air shock upon opening the bottle wherein they were aged and have a shelf life of only a few hours to a week; tawny ports have had air working on them through the cask during all the years of aging, giving them a shelf life of a month or longer. Lighter and drier than vintage ports, the tawnies are immediately understandable and enjoyable to the novice and an ongoing pleasure to the experienced port drinker.

VINTAGE/RUBY PORTS

Vintage or “bottle-aged” ports must receive approval of the Port Wine Institute to declare a vintage of recognized quality. Then, the entire vintage must be bottled between the second and third year. Since it improves in the bottle, it maintains its red color and red fruit flavors. It often takes 10 or more years to smooth the tannins and develop to its full potential, although, today, many consumers forego the complexities of aging to enjoy the youthful robustness of the port in its younger years when it is still opaque and jammy.

TAWNY PORTS WITH AN INDICATION OF AGE

10 Year Old Tawny - With five more years of development than most 10 year olds, Kopke would qualify as a 15 Year old if it existed. Honey colored, with deep ambrosial flavors and mouth-filling richness. " Fine nose of toasted almonds with butterscotch & honey. Smooth, unctuous and very tasty…I liked this Kopke for the textural pleasure and pure nutty flavor that led to the persistent aftertaste." 91 pts. Roy Hersh, For the Love of Port

20 Year Old Tawny - Elegant, rich and nutty with flavors that go on forever. A creamy smooth blend of 15 to 35 year old tawnies showing deep caramel and dried fig flavor and well-developed color. "Kopke draws on good stocks of (its own) aged tawnies. This wine certainly tastes all of 20 years, with its richness and dryness finely in balance, and with lemon jelly and intense ripe fruits shining through." 92 pts. Wine Enthusiast – Aug 2006.

30 Year Old Tawny - Perhaps the finest 30 year old we ever tasted -- layers of caramel, penuche and butterscotch-- an extremely refined blend. "Soft,rich but not unctuous. Lovely balance of dried apricots & nutty complexity. Good poise with an attractive nose, great age and perfect balance." Decanter, only 5-Star 30.

40 Year Old Tawny - Youthful vigor over-laying complex, mature flavors. "Great finesse here, rich depths & integration still vital. All flavouring from red fruit to green olives. The nose shows hints of green tea, firm, sweet raisins & spice."

Decanter, one of only two 5-Star 40s. Silver Medal,
San Francisco International Wine Competition

2000 Vintage - The Kopke 2000’s depth and complexity assures a long future in a port that will continue to round out over the next 10-15 years. Dense ripe fruit and spices with dark plum and black cherry. "A dark, ruby/purple color is followed by an evolved bouquet of chocolate, earth and black fruits." 89 pts. The Wine Advocate, Parker "Inky purplish-black and fully opaque color. Concentrated plums, ripe cherry berry and sweet prunes on the nose. Medium-bodied with flavors of plum and well endowed, dense, sweet blackberry fruit. Gentle tannins show up on the slightly raisiny finish that is long and lip smacking. A stylish, crowd pleasing Kopke."

90-92 points Roy Hersh, For the Love of Port

2000 Late Bottle Vintage – Well balanced and smooth single vintage with 4-6 years cask ageing, but still showing bright fruit. 1992 LBV was a Silver Medal winner at the International Wine and Spirits Competition

TAWNY PORTS OF A SINGLE VINTAGE
COLHEITA (Col-Yea-Tah)

Porto Kopke 1998 Colheita – Garnet color, with a bright nose of pomegranate, strawberries and cherries. Cherry-vanilla flovor that lingers in the finish.

Porto Kopke 1997 Colheita – Cherry color with a suede, rose-caramel nose. A tantalizing combination of youthful fruit flavors --- sweet, ripe plum and a hint of marshmallow finishing with caramel undertones. 10th Anniversary Tawny for 2007

Porto Kopke 1987 Colheita – Aromatic nose of toasted cashews and caramel carries through in the vivid flavors of highly developed flamed sugar and toffee, which linger in the long, elegant finish. 20th Anniversary Tawny for 2007

Porto Kopke 1980 Colheita - An almond nose leads to hazelnut flavors with an undertone of anise and orange zest. Long toast and cashew finish lingers hauntingly. Gold Medal Concourse Mondial, Bruxeles. 90 pts, Portlover.com

Porto Kopke 1966 Colheita – From the 5-Star 1966 vintage port declaration that often surpasses the renowned 1963 in whose shadow it was born. Richly integrated flavors of burnt sugar, hazelnuts and orange zest, with a lingering caramel finish.

ALL THE YEARS

• Porto Kopke 1998 Colheita – Garnet color, with a bright nose of pomegranate, strawberries and cherries. Cherry-vanilla flovor that lingers in the finish.
A 10th ANNIVERSARY PORT for 2008.

• Porto Kopke 1997 Colheita – Cherry color with a suede, rose-caramel nose. A tantalizing combination of youthful fruit flavors — sweet, ripe plum and a hint of marshmallow finishing with caramel undertones.

• Porto Kopke 1991 Colheita – Lively and delightful flavors of cherries jubilee, burnt sugar, vanilla and almonds resulting in a long, nutty finish.

• Porto Kopke 1988 Colheita – Coming up to 20 years in 2008, this appealing tawny delivers a rich mouthful of deep caramel backed flavors of ripe cherries, hazelnut, sweet fruit tea and orange zest that leads to an enduring and memorable finish.
A 20th ANNIVERSARY TAWNY for 2008.

• Porto Kopke 1987 Colheita – Aromatic nose of toasted cashews and caramel carries through in the vivid flavors of highly developed flamed sugar and toffee which lingers in the long, elegant finish.

• Porto Kopke 1986 Colheita – A fragrant bouquet of almond biscotti is followed by rich flavors of dried fruit, orange zest, and butterscotch. The long nutty caramel aftertaste is distinct and memorable.

• Porto Kopke 1981 Colheita – Dark coral tawny color, spicy carnation nose with flavors of violets, old roses, citrus and macaroons with a lingering finish of dried lavender and clean linen.

• Porto Kopke 1980 Colheita - An almond nose leads to hazelnut flavors with an undertone of anise and orange zest. Long toast and cashew finish lingers hauntingly.
Gold Medal Concourse Mondial, Bruxeles.

• Porto Kopke 1978 Colheita- Expansive aromatics of coffee and toffee are followed by a voluptuous body of medium sweet dried fruit, balanced by citrus which give the long, tangy finish.
A 30th ANNIVERSARY PORT for 2008.

• Porto Kopke 1977 Colheita- A delectable, penuche tinged aroma of butterscotch and nutmeg; flavors of Florentine almond cookies with nuances of butter toasted cashews. The long finish is pleasantly dry.

• Porto Kopke 1976 Colheita – Think of chewing nutty, butterscotch cookies dipped into orange marmalade, but with aromatics that satiate your senses along with Kopke’s nutty/caramel finish.

• Porto Kopke 1974 Colheita - Kopke’s deep caramel signature, honey and almond flavors with a hint of smoke leading to a memorable finish.

• Porto Kopke 1968 Colheita - A drier style tawny that could be served as either an aperitif or a dessert Port.
A 40th ANNIVERSARY PORT for 2008

• Porto Kopke 1967 Colheita - Rich caramel aromatics lead into a wonderful blend of dried fig, apricot and citrus flavors enriched by cashews and almonds, ending in a memorable finish.

• Porto Kopke 1966 Colheita – From the outstanding 5-Star 1966 vintage port declaration that often surpasses the renowned 1963 in whose shadow it was born. Richly integrated flavors of burnt sugar, hazelnuts and orange zest followed by a lingering caramel finish.

• Porto Kopke 1965 Colheita - Aromatics of marzipan, honey and roasted nuts with a smooth soft finish that glides down your palate. Perfect balance of acidity.

• Porto Kopke 1964 Colheita – Elegantly developed layers of dried fruits and nuts with a caramel “topping”.

• Porto Kopke 1960 Colheita - Like spreading your palate with fine Marmalade — Seville oranges soaked in honey.

• Porto Kopke 1958 Colheita – December 2007 bottling has a seductive pecan color with a bing cherry nose that draws you into the decadent dried fruit flavors with an enduring finish of bright lemon zest, cashews and licorice. An exceptional tawny for
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN 2008.

• Porto Kopke 1957 Colheita – 2006/7 bottlings have the deep color, aromatics & vivacity of the legendary 1900.
Great Gold Medal, II Concurso Internacional da Cidade do Porto.
97 Pts -Roy Hersh, For the Love of Port.com

• Porto Kopke 1952 Colheita - Celebrate 50 years in 2002 with this rich, elegant porto. Great Gold Medal, III Concurso Internacional da Cidade do Porto

• Porto Kopke 1950 Colheita – “Mouth filling and plentiful, this wine has wonderful flavors of marzipan and roasted chestnuts. Kopke’s Colheitas are all about smooth texture and incredible length on the finish and in this way,
"the 1950 delivered the goods” Roy Hersh, For the Love of Port.com

• Porto Kopke 1947 Colheita - One of the best forties’ vintages for colheitas next to the legendary 1945. Deep color, rich with bright fruit and nutty flavors, fat and luscious.

• Porto Kopke 1940 Colheita - “An outstanding example of how well Colheitas can age, and more importantly…the care that Kopke puts into these wines. The only thing light about this 1940 was its light amber tinge. Complex and powerful, with brown sugar, toasty sweet hazelnuts and a slight Sherry like note — a superlative lingering finish.”
94 pts. Roy Hersh, Wine Lovers’ Page.com

• Porto Kopke 1938 Colheita - Still vibrant with decadent aromatics, deep olive-tawny color, and caramel offset by orange zest and hazelnut flavors. “Caramel in color with a yellowish-green rim, this is what great Colheitas are all about. Dark brown sugar, marmalade and a swirling Sherry essence that I often note in Kopke Colheitas, kept my nose in the glass. A rich and voluptuous mouthfeel. This Kopke is in possession of an exquisite, seamlessly seductive, if not decadent finish.” 96 pts. Wine Lovers Page.com.
Great Gold Medal, III Concurso Internacional da Cidade do Porto
Silver Medal, San Francisco Interntational Wine Competition
CELEBRATING 70 YEARS IN 2007.

• Porto Kopke 1937 Colheita - One of the most aromatic ports — filling the room with its vibrant aroma immediately on opening. An exceptionally rich Colheita with lingering hazelnut and smoky caramel flavors.

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