My final bottle of 5 purchased in 2008. 13 years since my last one. Notes on the 3rd night open. Dark tawny color but not very saturated or opaque. Medium-profound bouquet of root beer and cherry cola, licorice and eucalyptus, red velvet cake, medjool dates, and dark chocolate. Certainly not heavy or terribly dense, but it can keep up with a good cigar or even tone it down for some food, too. Since it isn't syrupy, it is quite easy to drink. Delish. 4+12+18+9= 93
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Dinner @Houston's. Awesome again, consistent with priors. Only one left now, and I'm quite distraught about it :( Good thing I shared it with some great CT friends
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LA/OC Welcomes Hollowine! (WCC & Houston's Irvine): Interesting vintage port here. Lots of mint and eucalyptus on the nose and palate which really gave a nice refreshing feel to the heavier roasted nuts, dark chocolate, and prune flavors. I think this is still young, despite being so integrated and flavorful. I would be curious to check back in on this in 10+ years to see how it evolves.
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Not nearly as enjoyable as their N.V. bottling, this lacked the freshness and juiciness that I'm used to. The nose was (slightly above) average as was the palate. Plenty of sediment. Approx $28. Would not re-purchase - will stick with the N.V. bottling instead.
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About 90% opaque crimson/ruby. Don't see any haze as mentioned by other review. Huge, spicy nose. Cinnamon, caramel, raisin, cedar bouquet in abundant supply. Fig and blackberry shake flavors, strong body and I'm loving the candied cinnamon effect. Maybe not magnificent, but certainly excellent. (5+14+16+8) = 93
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Thursday Night 5 for $5 (The Grapevine - Pocatello, ID): Dark garnet with a slight haze from suspended fine sediment, powerful aromas of wood, raisin, maple syrup and blackberry. Medium dry, smooth acid and medium soft tannins. Dark dried fruit, woody, hot. Pretty damn good, less sickly sweet compared to most ports, better structure as well. Very nice.
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Tastiest port I've ever had. Lots of blackberry, syrup, fig, and candied orange slices. Minutes later, still detecting the fruit and cinnamon. Going for more to keep long term.
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9/27/2022 - fingers Likes this wine: 93 Points
My final bottle of 5 purchased in 2008. 13 years since my last one. Notes on the 3rd night open.
Dark tawny color but not very saturated or opaque. Medium-profound bouquet of root beer and cherry cola, licorice and eucalyptus, red velvet cake, medjool dates, and dark chocolate. Certainly not heavy or terribly dense, but it can keep up with a good cigar or even tone it down for some food, too. Since it isn't syrupy, it is quite easy to drink. Delish.
4+12+18+9= 93
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11/20/2009 - fingers wrote:
Dinner @Houston's. Awesome again, consistent with priors. Only one left now, and I'm quite distraught about it :( Good thing I shared it with some great CT friends
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11/19/2009 - jhannah27 wrote: 90 Points
LA/OC Welcomes Hollowine! (WCC & Houston's Irvine): Interesting vintage port here. Lots of mint and eucalyptus on the nose and palate which really gave a nice refreshing feel to the heavier roasted nuts, dark chocolate, and prune flavors. I think this is still young, despite being so integrated and flavorful. I would be curious to check back in on this in 10+ years to see how it evolves.
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10/8/2009 - fingers wrote: 93 Points
Stellar again. Raspberry,blackberry,peppermint, chocolate, and spice. Simply delicious. (5+13+17+8) = 93
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8/1/2009 - Tim Heaton wrote:
Not nearly as enjoyable as their N.V. bottling, this lacked the freshness and juiciness that I'm used to. The nose was (slightly above) average as was the palate. Plenty of sediment. Approx $28. Would not re-purchase - will stick with the N.V. bottling instead.
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11/6/2008 - fingers wrote: 93 Points
About 90% opaque crimson/ruby. Don't see any haze as mentioned by other review. Huge, spicy nose. Cinnamon, caramel, raisin, cedar bouquet in abundant supply. Fig and blackberry shake flavors, strong body and I'm loving the candied cinnamon effect. Maybe not magnificent, but certainly excellent. (5+14+16+8) = 93
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1/25/2008 - J_Hayden wrote: 91 Points
As previous notes, wonderful port style wine. Wow.
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1/17/2008 - J_Hayden wrote: 91 Points
Thursday Night 5 for $5 (The Grapevine - Pocatello, ID): Dark garnet with a slight haze from suspended fine sediment, powerful aromas of wood, raisin, maple syrup and blackberry. Medium dry, smooth acid and medium soft tannins. Dark dried fruit, woody, hot. Pretty damn good, less sickly sweet compared to most ports, better structure as well. Very nice.
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1/12/2008 - fingers wrote: 94 Points
Tastiest port I've ever had. Lots of blackberry, syrup, fig, and candied orange slices. Minutes later, still detecting the fruit and cinnamon. Going for more to keep long term.
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4/11/2007 - Craig Hogan wrote: 91 Points
Don't miss this one! Exceptional.
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