Marthas Miniature Colheita 2005 Single Harvest Tawny Port Wine 5 cl 19.5%

Most Tawny Ports are a blend of several vintages. Colheita is the exception, a single harvest, captured in time and held in wood until it was ready. This miniature offers a small glimpse of the 2005 harvest.

Expert's Description

Martha's Miniature Colheita 2005 Single Harvest Tawny Port is a Portuguese vintage-dated Tawny from the Douro Valley in a 5 cl format, matured in oak casks and bottled at 19.5%.

Unlike the house's other Tawny series, which are blends of several years, a Colheita comes exclusively from a single harvest, in this case 2005. By regulation the wine must rest at least seven years in wood before bottling, and this bottle has been given considerably longer than the minimum requirement.

Martha's Wine & Spirits traces back to 1727 in Baixo Corgo, where the family has specialised across generations in exactly this style of carefully cask-aged Tawny.

The 5 cl miniature format makes it possible to get to know a vintage-dated Port without investing in a full bottle.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit and caramel, with a hint of leather.

Palate

Soft and full, with spice, dried orange peel and a light rancio note.

Finish

Long, intense and striking, with lingering caramel notes.

Specifications

Name: Martha's Miniature Colheita 2005 Single Harvest Tawny Port
Winery: Martha's Wine & Spirits
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Colheita Tawny Port
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 5 CL
Ageing: Oak cask (minimum 7 years, 2005 vintage)
Vintage: 2005
EAN no.: 5600328291118
Serving suggestion: Serve at 14-16°C, with dried fruit or dark chocolate

Flavour Profile

Vintage · Dried Fruit · Caramel · Complex

Did You Know?

A Colheita is the only type of Port where both wood ageing and a single vintage appear on the label at the same time. Standard Tawny only states an average age, while a Vintage Port states a year without cask ageing, Colheita is where the two meet.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martha's Miniature Colheita 2005 Single Harvest Tawny Port

What is a Colheita Port?

It is a Tawny Port from a single named harvest, in this case 2005, unlike standard Tawny, which is a blend of several vintages.

What does Martha's Miniature Colheita 2005 taste like?

It tastes soft and full, with dried fruit, caramel, spice and a hint of leather, closing with a long, intense finish.

Why does this Port come in just 5 cl?

The miniature format makes it possible to taste a vintage-dated Port without buying or opening a full bottle, which is handy for tasting or as a small gift.

How long does a Colheita need to rest in wood?

At least seven years by regulation, though this 2005 vintage has been given considerably longer to develop its character.

Does Martha's Miniature Colheita 2005 pair well with food?

It is ideal with dried fruit, nuts or dark chocolate, where the deep, complex notes play well against the flavours.

Where does Martha's Miniature Colheita 2005 come from?

It comes from the Martha family's vineyards in Baixo Corgo in the Douro Valley, where the family has produced Tawny Port for generations.