Double decanted for about 12 hours. This is not a powerful, overwhelming and breathtaking port. More a feminine and fruity charmer. Pickled cherries, vanilla, plums and slight/woody spices. Good grip and no heat to ruin the Port. Good aftertaste and nowhere near it´s end. Bought this en primeur.
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This had about 6 hours in the decanter before first try and came across as quite sweet with some earthy spices. It had excellent body and mouthfeel but came across as a little one dimensional. It also finished a little short, but still provided a good amount of drinking pleasure. A day later it had held pretty much the same with no discernible deterioration. 90 points
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Cork crumbled on opening. Good colour, licorice, mince pie, coffee characters. A lot going on. Only one negative point is its a little thin for VP but still very enjoyable. Sat in a decanter for 3-4 hours, should have been longer maybe.
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Tasted at the end of a long dinner, having been preceded by twelve other '89 wines. So our taste buds probably lagging a little. Fine to finish the meal, but not particularly exciting and probably past its peak.
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2/17/2022 - Zweder wrote: 92 Points
Monthly tasting club "The Tasting Club" 2022-1; Vintage Port (@ RvD by PvL): In the bouquet figs and caramel. On the palate figs, raisins, a bit alcohol and good acidity.
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11/20/2015 - Tartiflette wrote: 90 Points
Double decanted for about 12 hours. This is not a powerful, overwhelming and breathtaking port. More a feminine and fruity charmer. Pickled cherries, vanilla, plums and slight/woody spices. Good grip and no heat to ruin the Port. Good aftertaste and nowhere near it´s end. Bought this en primeur.
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5/9/2015 - paulf wrote:
This had about 6 hours in the decanter before first try and came across as quite sweet with some earthy spices. It had excellent body and mouthfeel but came across as a little one dimensional. It also finished a little short, but still provided a good amount of drinking pleasure. A day later it had held pretty much the same with no discernible deterioration. 90 points
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8/9/2014 - Ralph_ wrote: 94 Points
A very good matured port. Drink it now - 2040
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8/8/2013 - Pinotphile123 wrote: 94 Points
Cork crumbled on opening. Good colour, licorice, mince pie, coffee characters. A lot going on. Only one negative point is its a little thin for VP but still very enjoyable. Sat in a decanter for 3-4 hours, should have been longer maybe.
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1/11/2013 - robbied111 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Seepage evident, so opened. Decanted easily, cork wear. Wonderful fruity nose, berries galore. Strong VP legs. Clear, powerful palette with woody hints. Perfect timing!!!
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5/26/2009 - Keith Cooper wrote: 85 Points
Tasted at the end of a long dinner, having been preceded by twelve other '89 wines. So our taste buds probably lagging a little. Fine to finish the meal, but not particularly exciting and probably past its peak.
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