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1996 Quinta do Vesuvio vintage port

Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2017 1:54 pm
by Rune EG
Have had three bottles this year, and they show better and better.
Decanted 5 hrs, which seemed to be perfect. Dark red colour with a light brown rim. Aroma is quite heavy with a wonderful mix of ripe fruits (such as red berries and plums/prunes). Full body. Powerful and lovely elegant. Full of ripe fruits, nice tannins, a superb vintage port that lasted to the very end. 95 pts.

Re: 1996 Quinta do Vesuvio vintage port

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:41 pm
by Andy Velebil
Rune EG wrote:Have had three bottles this year, and they show better and better.
Decanted 5 hrs, which seemed to be perfect. Dark red colour with a light brown rim. Aroma is quite heavy with a wonderful mix of ripe fruits (such as red berries and plums/prunes). Full body. Powerful and lovely elegant. Full of ripe fruits, nice tannins, a superb vintage port that lasted to the very end. 95 pts.
Considering this was a tough vintage, that's a great review!

Re: 1996 Quinta do Vesuvio vintage port

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 3:53 pm
by Eric Ifune
Nice to hear. I believe I've a few bottles.