2011 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vinha Velha Vintage Quinta de Vargellas

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  12/6/2020 - KPB wrote: 98 Points

  Some vintage ports are irresistible when young, and the 2011 Vargellas VV is near the top for me in that dimension, along with its sibling, the Taylor 2011 VP. From the moment you pull the cork, the wine’s exceptional poise and class are evident. Deep ruby in color (very pretty!), with a nose of sweet cherry pastille, rich creme de cassis, cocoa, beeswax, the story really takes off in the mouth, which simply explodes with a rich, palate-saturating spectrum of ripe fruit flavors and soft, smooth tannins. There is a kind of umami dimension to the palate, almost like dried cherries, that I find irresistible. Endless finish. Just wonderful!
  
  At maturity, this will be a gem, but of course it may not really be fully mature until 2050. If I waited, well, I might not be in a position to drink vintage port by then.

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