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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 2 years from release.
release0 yrs2 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2018 | 87/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Cheese board
Versatile reserve. -
Chocolate cake
Fruit lifts cocoa. -
Walnut cake
Spice and nuts.
How to serve Sandeman Founders Reserve
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass or small Bordeaux glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Cheese board, Chocolate cake, Walnut cake. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Founders Reserve is Sandeman's flagship reserve ruby.
- 1790: House founded
Facts
- Producer
- Sandeman · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- A reserve ruby blend aged in wood
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 2 from release
Frequently asked about Sandeman Founders Reserve
What does Sandeman Founders Reserve taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The house flagship reserve ruby, smooth and fruit-driven for everyday drinking.
When should I drink Sandeman Founders Reserve?
Drink 0 to 2 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Sandeman Founders Reserve?
Cheese board is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chocolate cake and Walnut cake. Versatile reserve.
What grapes are in Sandeman Founders Reserve?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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