1994 Sandeman's Vintage Port
Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2010 12:17 pm
Dark burgundy with only a hint of brick red developing on the rim. The nose is open and warm and marked by prominent raisin, prune, and black currant aromas as well as an undercurrent of faint smoked meat. Soft, smooth fruit on entry, medium sweet, transitioning through a drier mid-palate of holiday spices, then into a well balanced, medium-long finish with a medicinal cherry character to it. Very nice. There's no harm in popping this bottle now - it's laid back style makes it easy to enjoy - but I would guess it will be some time before it really hits it's peak. 89/90pts, Tasted 3/08