Smith Woodhouse, Vintage Port, 2000

Name: Smith Woodhouse, Vintage Port
Brand: Smith Woodhouse
Price: 438 GBP

Available Vintages

all 2000

justerini & brooks tasting note

In 2000, yields at Smith Woodhouse were at one of their lowest levels ever. A very concentrated, solid wine resulted, showing deep rich prune and liquorice spice notes. Another of this vintage’s great bargains!

critic reviews

90/100Stephen Tanzer,Vinous

Good full ruby. Expressive aromas of black fruits, violet and nuts. Sweet, fat and dense, with rich, slightly medicinal dark berry and shoe polish flavors. Builds nicely toward the back, finishing with smooth but firm tannins, a note of dark chocolate and a touch of youthful austerity.

date of review 01/2003

88/100Robert Parker,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

While Smith Woodhouse's 2000 possesses a healthy dark ruby/purple, its muted aromatics are disappointing. Medium-bodied, with jammy fruit and moderate sweetness, this is a pleasant but one-dimensional, straightforward vintage port to drink over the next 12-15 years. Importer: Premium Port Wines, Inc., San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 401-1700

DRINKING WINDOW 2002 - 2017

date of review 10/2002