Query on Burmester 1995 VP

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Query on Burmester 1995 VP

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My local wine shop has gotten in a shipment of Burmester 1995 VP. Anyone have any experience with it?
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Re: Query on Burmester 1995 VP

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There's only one old TN on this here on FTLOP but Suckling gave this 88 points back in the day. It is a middling bottling and not nearly as good as the 1985, but should be nearly ready to drink at this point from what I've read elsewhere.
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Re: Query on Burmester 1995 VP

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I worked my way through a case of this that I bought in the early 00's and finished the last bottle just last year. I bought it very cheap (17 euro a bottle) and was very happy with it. It is a lovely port, not overly complex, but a very nice casual drinker. I actually liked it better than the 94 Burmester, with fresher fruit flavours and a better balance. I would say Suckling's 88 points are spot on. If you find it at a decent price it is certainly worth to buy some.
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