Rodney Strong A True Gentleman's Port 2012 Bottle:12 The relaxed

The relaxed

Fruit-forward but dry

with the fine mousse giving it freshness and finesse

The name might suggest that this release is somewhat shy or flippant about its age

The Folatières is quite ample and extrovert this year

Rodney Strong A True Gentleman's Port 2012 Bottle:12 The relaxedThis dark ruby color Port wine won me over. It opens with a mild black raspberry bouquet with a hint of raisin and faint rum. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, smooth and does a nice job controlling its 18. 5% alcohol. The flavor profile is a tasty black cherry and cocoa blend with notes rum and raisin cake. The finish is dry and it is nicely prolonged. I would serve this very good port with cherry pie.