2004 Mistral Vineyard Port

2004 marked the fourth vintage of Port from our Estate Mistral Vineyard in southern Santa Clara County. Traditional Portuguese varietals, Touriga National, Tinta Cao and Tinta Madeira, were co-fermented to produce aromas of blackberry jam, dark chocolate, caramel, Mission figs, and espresso. The rich and round tannins provide great balance on the palate with hints of dark berry fruits, dried licorice spices and a savory finish. This Port was fortified from a special “port style” spirits, made exclusively for Williams Selyem by the alembic stills of Hubert Germain-Robin of Alambic, Inc. in Ukiah, California. Our Port was aged in neutral François Frères oak barrels and only 3 barrels were produced.