93pts Decanter

Pretty violet nose. Fragrant, soft and fleshy on the palate with attractive primary fruit and firm tannic grip. Finishes lengthily. Should age well. Blend - 20% Touriga Nacional, 20% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Roriz

92pts Wine & Spirits

Bin 27 remains one of the most reliably deli-cious Ruby reserves, presenting the plump Fonseca style in a wine that’s remarkably easy to drink. Its scent of purple plums emanates from a luscious texture, the wine’s freshness firmed up by schist tannins. Enjoy a glass with crusty peasant bread and meltingly ripe Queijo Serra da Estrela. Best Buy

91pts James Suckling

Very fruity and generous with plums and blackberries leading the nose. Full-bodied and dense, yet framed by an approachable structure and rounded tannins. The finish is rich and succulent.

91pts Tasting Panel

A blend of select reserve Ports chosen for their full-bodied palates; dark ruby color; smooth and dense with toasty notes and rich, ripe, and deep flavors.

90pts Wine Spectator

Very expressive, with generous plum, blueberry and açaí berry flavors bursting forth. Shows a polished structure, with a nice jolt of black licorice on the finish. Tasty.

89pts Wine Advocate

The NV Bin No. 27 Ruby Reserve Port is a classical blend of young Ports aged in large oak casks for four to five years with less oxidation than the Tawny Ports, keeping a deeper color and more fruit-driven aromas and flavors. This shows a slightly reductive note that hinted at some time in the bottle; the lot code wasn't very clear, but I guess it was a 2024 bottling. Some people might want to drink it fresher, when it's more primary, juicy and fruit-driven, even if the mouthfeel would be quite similar and velvety.

Winemaker Notes

Young, deep ruby color. Intense, rich and fruity nose, full of pure blackberry, cassis, cherry and plum aromas intertwined with hints of spice. In the mouth it is full-bodied and round, with a soft and velvety texture, balanced by firm tannins that fill the mouth. The juicy black fruit flavors continue on the delicious, rich finish.

This wine pairs well with strong-flavored hard cheeses–a good farmhouse cheddar or an aged gouda would be perfect. It is delicious with desserts made with dark chocolate or berries.