2014 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"The other reviewer must have had a bad bottle because this was absolutely glorious! I bought two bottles of port for Christmas, this and the Society's Exhibition Crusted 2013. The latter was disappointing, this was unbelievably good"
Mr Andrew Swann (09-Feb-2020)
"Quite unpleasant. The flavour is initially fruit to the fore but then a nasty chemical taste kicks in, as if it has been fortified by a cheap Eastern European spirit to add body. There is no finish leaving an oily aftertaste and a wish to move on to something more pleasant. This is not the quality I expect from the Wine Society, particularly as they put their name to it."
Ian B Wibberley Esq (09-Feb-2020)
2013 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"A nice port, and better than the Graham's LBV I also had this Xmas, but not as good as the Society's Crusted. This is streets ahead of supermarket LBVs (at least of former years when I've tried them) with none of their rather cheap, poisonous-tasting thinness masked by sugar. This feels as though it has come by its character honestly. However, I did find it a little alcoholic and dare I say somewhat monotonous. There's plenty of fruit and richness but little by way of ongoing revelations. For the price it is very good."
Mr Tom Lavercombe (22-Jan-2019)
2011 VINTAGE - PRESS REVIEWS
Kent & Sussex Courier (20th Mar 2017)
"This is a remarkably
rich, sumptuous and remarkable cask-aged Port with astonishing impact and
length. Its ripe and sweet liquorice, dark cherry, bramble and prune flavours
are stuffed into every corner and are spot on for dark chocolate desserts or
blue cheeses such as Cashel Blue, Roquefort, Stilton and Gorgonzola. Terrific
value. Saúde! - James Viner"
2010 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"Without a doubt, one of the finest ports I have tasted. We received gifts of different ports over Christmas '15, and this knocked them all into the dark place! Deep, complex, quality."
Mr Allen O'Neill (18-Jan-2016)
2009 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"Delicious. Good value. I will be buying this again."
Mr Michael Slade (01-Jan-2015)
"Really enjoyed this port, it has some nice fruit and also body with a touch of sweetness, recommended for any occasion - it didn't last long."
Mr David Mitchell (24-Dec-2014)
"Fantastic port, great depth of flavour with a nice amount of fruit, made by the Symington house so you know its top quality, opened some last night and I doubt it will last very long, will have to order more."
Mr David Mitchell (21-Nov-2014)
2008 VINTAGE - PRESS REVIEWS
Sheffield Profile (21st Dec 2013)
"A good example of a
tastier younger bottle. The aroma is of red fruits followed by a ripe palate of
berries, currants and with some sweetness, although barrel ageing gives
complexity and richness.-Richard Marsden"
2007 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"Not bad, but not especially good. Certainly better than The Society's cheaper options, but not really good enough."
Mr Kenneth Allinson (24-Feb-2013)