1998 Vargellas Vintage Port

[Al B.]

Decant: 5 hours - Deep red, still appearing youthful; 80% opaque. Youthful and vibrant nose, full of sharp bramble fruit - very young. Balanced and classy entry; lovely chocolatey tannins. The wine arrives on the palate gently but with a delightful balance and focus. Lingering purple fruit and flowers on the aftertaste and through the long length. Fabulous port - not a blockbuster but with a lovely balance and flavour profile. One to keep for a decade or two. Served blind this was guessed to be Malvedos 1992. 92 points