Kopke is one of the  greatest names when it comes to Colheita Ports. Aged with a close control of the oxidative process and in a very traditional style, Kopke's Colheitas always offer a lot of freshness, perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, and ultra-long aftertaste. After 63 years of cask aging, this 1951 is elegant and subtle, delivering beautiful notes of preserved citrus, raisins and creme-brûlée.

Roy Hersh (2010) 95+ points: "Ice tea color with a broad golden band. Intense and complex nose which continued to develop for several days, along with a panoply of aromas including anise, almonds, Cointreau, maple and apricot; a bit Madeira like in its ethereal nature. This fleshed out on the palate to become a sublime Colheita and one of kopke's finest. A refined Port, viscous delicious, with extraordinary balance due to its zippy acidity. It possesses layer upon layer of liquefied Fig Newton, date and cashew flavors with a never ending marmalade-infused butterscotch aftertaste.

Vintage: 1951
Alcohol content: 20%
Volume: 75 cl
Grapes: Blend of traditional Douro grapes
Cellaring: drink or keep for a few decades
Serving: 13 to 14 C
Last: 6 to 8 weeks after opening
Pairing: Like any Tawny Port this 51 will match all kinds of desserts such as a creme brûlée or an almond tart. It may also be served as a digestive with or without a cigar.