Starts out fairly ripe, deep, bold, not quite the complexity of some of the other 07s. Returning later, this has developed more intensity and depth, really striking. Still one of the sweeter 07s, but the depth and intensity make it work.
Intense, complex mid-palate, long finish. Some tasters picked up a little more overt alcohol, but I didn't notice that. One of the best of the vintage for me.
2007 Smith Woodhouse Porto Vintage 88 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Quite sweet and ripe, some licorice and hints of herbs, tannins are on the mild side.
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2007 Warre Porto Vintage 91 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Nice depth of fruit, some good herbal/anise character, medium fine tannins.
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2007 Croft Porto Vintage 91 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Bit sweet, very primary, good acidity but lacks tannic structure, some nice complexities on the finish.
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2007 Quinta do Vesuvio Porto Vintage 92 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Medium ripe, beautiful complexity, decent structure, a bit more forward and "ready" than I'd like for a bottle meant to age decades.
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2007 Quinta do Noval Porto Vintage 93 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Bit less ripe than some of the others in the lineup (a good thing), very complex, medium tannins, long finish. Very nice.
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2007 Graham Porto Vintage 93 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Starts out fairly ripe, deep, bold, not quite the complexity of some of the other 07s. Returning later, this has developed more intensity and depth, really striking. Still one of the sweeter 07s, but the depth and intensity make it work.
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2007 Fonseca Porto Vintage 94 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Intense dark, deep fruit, beautiful herbal/anise notes, medium tannins, long finish. Fabulous.
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2007 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage 95 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Intense, complex mid-palate, long finish. Some tasters picked up a little more overt alcohol, but I didn't notice that. One of the best of the vintage for me.
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