Churchill's 2011 Vintage Port
Fortified 20% ABV ABV Churchill'sBirthday treat that delivered
Got this as a 40th birthday present to myself and honestly no regrets. It's dark and rich but somehow not heavy — the alcohol doesn't hit you at all despite being 20%. Lasted me a few evenings with some stilton and I savoured every glass.
Pulled this out for a dinner party
Opened this after a big roast and it was the highlight of the evening. So smooth for 20% ABV, you genuinely can't tell. Everyone kept asking what it was. The kind of port that makes you sit back and just enjoy the moment.
Really good but pricey
Tried this at a friend's dinner party and went out and bought a bottle the next week. It's proper serious port — dark fruit, well balanced, everything working together. Bit hard to justify the price tag when there are decent ports for half that, but it is a step up if you're celebrating something.
Nice but I expected more at this price
Don't get me wrong this is a good port. Dark and concentrated, clean finish, no complaints on the taste. But for over a hundred quid I was hoping to be blown away and I was more like... yeah that's nice. Maybe I need to let it breathe longer next time. Would probably buy again on sale.
Best port I've had in years
My local wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something special for Christmas. Absolutely loved it. The finish just goes on and on, really smooth with no burn. At £108 it's not cheap but for a 2011 vintage port it's actually fair.