Hutcheson 2004 Colheita Feuerheerd Portuguese Port Wine 75 cl 20%

Two old trading names meet on this label, and behind them lie more than two decades of patient ageing. 2004 was the harvest year - the rest is time in cask and a name that has survived several mergers in Porto's trading history.

Expert's Description

Hutcheson 2004 Colheita Feuerheerd is a Portuguese Colheita Port from the Douro Valley, aged in oak casks and bottled at 20%.

Colheita means 'harvest' in Portuguese and denotes a Tawny Port from a single, named vintage - here 2004 - unlike the vast majority of Tawny Ports, which are blended from several years. By regulation the Port must spend at least seven years in oak cask before it can be sold, but this bottle has had considerably longer to mature.

The Feuerheerd name comes from one of Porto's older trading houses, and in 1996 Feuerheerd Bros merged with Hutcheson under the name Hutcheson, Feuerheerd & Associados. The double name on the label is therefore no coincidence, but a direct trace of this merger of two historic Port houses.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is deep and complex, with dried figs, walnut and a hint of roasted coffee.

Palate

The palate is full-bodied and mature, with caramelised sugar, orange peel and a fine, almost syrupy sweetness.

Finish

The finish is very long, warm and spiced with a lightly bitter nutty close.

Specifications

Name: Hutcheson 2004 Colheita Feuerheerd
Winery: Hutcheson
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Colheita Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro grapes, including Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask, 20+ years
Vintage: 2004
EAN no.: 5601194405319
Serving suggestion: Serve at 14-16°C in a port glass, ideally with dark chocolate or a strong cheese

Flavour Profile

Complex · Caramel · Deep · Mature

Investment Potential

A Colheita with more than two decades of cask ageing is a sought-after collector's style, because it combines a documented single vintage with a rarely long maturation period - a combination that becomes harder to find as older stocks are depleted.

Did You Know?

The Feuerheerd name on the label dates back to 1996, when the trading house Feuerheerd Bros merged with Hutcheson to form Hutcheson, Feuerheerd & Associados - a merger typical of Porto's trading history, where many old houses have fused together under shared ownership over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hutcheson 2004 Colheita Feuerheerd

Why do two names, Hutcheson and Feuerheerd, appear on the label?

The two names stem from a 1996 merger, when the trading house Feuerheerd Bros was combined with Hutcheson, which is still reflected on the label.

What does the year 2004 on the bottle mean?

It's the harvest vintage - the grapes were picked in 2004 and have since spent more than two decades in oak cask before the bottle was filled.

What does Hutcheson 2004 Colheita Feuerheerd taste like?

It offers dried figs, caramelised sugar and orange peel, with a very long, warm finish.

Is this bottle suitable as a gift or collector's item?

Yes, the long cask ageing and the documented single vintage make it an appealing bottle for both gift-givers and collectors.

At what temperature and in which glass should it be served?

Serve it at 14-16°C in a port glass so the deep, complex notes can show their best.

How long does the bottle keep once opened?

It stays fresh for several months after opening if kept cool with the cork replaced.

What defines Hutcheson as a wine house?

Hutcheson was founded in 1881 and has historically specialised in Tawny and Colheita styles, today part of the Sogevinus group.