TN: 1997 Quarles Harris Vintage Port

[Al B.]

Decant: 16 hours - Deep rose colour that holds right into the rim, smelling of freshly made Christmas cake mix. Smooth and sweet into the mouth with some surprising thickness. Little fruit initially, but zesty, dried fruit does come through on the mid-palate. Tannins are well integrated but do support a good, if slightly short, aftertaste. Above average for the wines I expect to drink this year, but not likely to improve significantly in 10 years so a TomScore of 6/6. 92 points