Popped and poured. Dark, black plums. Some cocoa and a bit of chocolate covered raisins. Not really sensing a lot of heat on the nose which is a plus. Very smooth on the palate with a long, lingering sweet finish. Not the most complex vintage port I have had but very tasty and enjoyable and a bargain at the price paid. Still plenty of life ahead as well.
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Cork a total mess and it falls to pieces. The wine is fine. Rich and creamy, jammy fruit, plum and spice and christmas pudding, this is young but the half bottle has probably helped and I have no trouble drinking this now. There is no heat, it is reasonably balanced and even tempered. If this were a 750 I reckon it would probably still be good, but you might get that super-strength vibe a bit. As it is this is just sweet goodness.
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Decanted for sediment. Still very primary at this stage with lots of black and blue fruit with some chocolate notes but smooth and balanced with good acidity and no residual heat on the finish. I will let my remaining bottles continue to develop in bottle.
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a perfect end to dinner is a great port with chocolate, caramel cheesecake. This port is still fruit forward and young, but it has a nice depth emerging.
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This is just pure amazing vintage port goodness. I thought it was maybe too ealry, but this baby is ready to go!! A burst of classic vp flawors and long finish. Heaven with Stilton.
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1/13/2024 - Rich S Likes this wine: 91 Points
Popped and poured. Dark, black plums. Some cocoa and a bit of chocolate covered raisins. Not really sensing a lot of heat on the nose which is a plus. Very smooth on the palate with a long, lingering sweet finish. Not the most complex vintage port I have had but very tasty and enjoyable and a bargain at the price paid. Still plenty of life ahead as well.
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12/18/2023 - oenanthe Likes this wine: 90 Points
Cork a total mess and it falls to pieces. The wine is fine. Rich and creamy, jammy fruit, plum and spice and christmas pudding, this is young but the half bottle has probably helped and I have no trouble drinking this now. There is no heat, it is reasonably balanced and even tempered. If this were a 750 I reckon it would probably still be good, but you might get that super-strength vibe a bit. As it is this is just sweet goodness.
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9/29/2017 - Rich S Likes this wine: 90 Points
Decanted for sediment. Still very primary at this stage with lots of black and blue fruit with some chocolate notes but smooth and balanced with good acidity and no residual heat on the finish. I will let my remaining bottles continue to develop in bottle.
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3/8/2015 - whudock Likes this wine: 93 Points
a perfect end to dinner is a great port with chocolate, caramel cheesecake. This port is still fruit forward and young, but it has a nice depth emerging.
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12/26/2014 - Filippo Likes this wine: 96 Points
This is just pure amazing vintage port goodness. I thought it was maybe too ealry, but this baby is ready to go!! A burst of classic vp flawors and long finish. Heaven with Stilton.
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3/23/2014 - fdusonchet wrote: 95 Points
Plein fruit cerise juteuse bel vinosité bel épice délicieux
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10/5/2013 - fdusonchet wrote: 96 Points
Brillant de fruit meilleur que le dessert juste à côté bouche juteuse et pas trop chaude
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9/16/2013 - fdusonchet wrote: 97 Points
Feu d'artifice de vin de repas! Plein fruit et vineux une gourmandise après le desser
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8/31/2013 - shellylowen Likes this wine: 90 Points
Plum, prune, Etc.
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6/9/2013 - fdusonchet Likes this wine: 94 Points
Nez de bonne grappa mélangé a une salade de fruit rouge . Bouche sur le fruit et le chocolat finale un peu riche mais soyeuse
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5/26/2009 - vespasian wrote:
Nose here isnt very exciting compared to its peers; simple satisfying palate, playing it safe.
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