Deep golden colour, quite stern on the nose initially; begins to open up after some air, with the merest suggestion of some fruit underneath the oxidation; tempted to leave it for 24 hours and see if something emerges — and there are signs that it might — but I think it’s safe to say this is over the hill.
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Initially very nice, even if a bit oak-dominated. It finds a lovely balance with enough air (4+ hours) and becomes extremely delicious with fine, creamy fruit and nicely integrated smoky oak. A very enjoyable, lovely wine.
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This was a well-balanced youngster that started to sing only after a long time in the glass. I drank it over 3 days and it was best on day 3. So, no signs of premox here. I still have 2 bottles left and will try the next one after 2-3 years.
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Confraria A.C. (Porto Rubaiyat): Vinhas de 55 anos, rendimento de 40 hl/hectares, vindima manual. 14 meses em barricas (40% de primeiro uso). Fresco e agradável, aromas cítricos, de abacaxi e mel, com fumado sutil. Bastante mineral, concentrado, madeira bem dosada, acidez viva, leve dulçor. Final longo e elegante. Excelente/Excepcional.
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7/1/2022 - SussexRH wrote: 81 Points
Deep golden colour, quite stern on the nose initially; begins to open up after some air, with the merest suggestion of some fruit underneath the oxidation; tempted to leave it for 24 hours and see if something emerges — and there are signs that it might — but I think it’s safe to say this is over the hill.
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8/29/2011 - VHJV wrote: 92 Points
Initially very nice, even if a bit oak-dominated. It finds a lovely balance with enough air (4+ hours) and becomes extremely delicious with fine, creamy fruit and nicely integrated smoky oak. A very enjoyable, lovely wine.
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1/20/2011 - VHJV wrote: flawed
Completely oxidised. A terrible example of premox.
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12/6/2009 - VHJV wrote: 91 Points
This was a well-balanced youngster that started to sing only after a long time in the glass. I drank it over 3 days and it was best on day 3. So, no signs of premox here. I still have 2 bottles left and will try the next one after 2-3 years.
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8/6/2007 - Vinho wrote: 92 Points
Confraria A.C. (Porto Rubaiyat): Vinhas de 55 anos, rendimento de 40 hl/hectares, vindima manual. 14 meses em barricas (40% de primeiro uso).
Fresco e agradável, aromas cítricos, de abacaxi e mel, com fumado sutil. Bastante mineral, concentrado, madeira bem dosada, acidez viva, leve dulçor. Final longo e elegante. Excelente/Excepcional.
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