2000 Vintage Port, Smith Woodhouse, Douro, Portugal

Smith Woodhouse may be one of the lesser known names within the Symington portfolio, but in 2000 they produced a port that is at least the equal of the more illustrious names, in fact 2000 is probably the best vintage ever produced at the estate.

Smith Woodhouse Vintage Ports are made from grapes sourced entirely from the Rio Torto Valley whose maturation pattern is typically later than in most of the other areas of the Douro region, bringing about an extended ripening cycle. This produces very well balanced wines with distinctive floral aromas reminiscent of roses and violets.