2016 Cockburn Porto Vintage

Community Tasting Note

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95 Points

Monday, February 19, 2024 - Tasted alongside the 2017.

Gorgeous perfume of blue and purple fruits and berries, thick petal flowers, late summer potpourri, berry liqueurs, mint, sous bois, and complex earthiness. Minimal alcohol intrusiveness. Sophisticated, layered, intriguing.

The wine tastes like it smells, in inflection changing waves. Harmonious at all phases. The elegance masks impressive structure. Deep and satisfying finish.

All elements point to an optimal drinking window after 2040. No reason not to sample bottles now and there is an upside. Higher quality than the 2017. 95-96.

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