1999 Ferreira LBV Port
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:56 am
Although I did not note the words Traditional or Unfiltered anywhere on the bottle, I am almost positive that Ferreira does make this style of Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port.
The 1990 LBV offers a dark ruby color with a very inviting aromatic profile. It was bottled in 2003, after aging for 4 years in oak. I have no signs of sediment in my glass but believe that is due to the youth of the wine and the proximity to its date of bottling. The nose provides some prominent glove leatherscents, vanilla, black licorice and pipe tobacco which together are most enjoyable. The light to medium bodied weight of the wine, makes this very easy to approach and enjoy. On the palate, it is round, with a slightly drier profile than I typically find with Ferreira Ports. There is a bit of heat which is distracting but not to where it is objectionable. 87 pts.
The 1990 LBV offers a dark ruby color with a very inviting aromatic profile. It was bottled in 2003, after aging for 4 years in oak. I have no signs of sediment in my glass but believe that is due to the youth of the wine and the proximity to its date of bottling. The nose provides some prominent glove leatherscents, vanilla, black licorice and pipe tobacco which together are most enjoyable. The light to medium bodied weight of the wine, makes this very easy to approach and enjoy. On the palate, it is round, with a slightly drier profile than I typically find with Ferreira Ports. There is a bit of heat which is distracting but not to where it is objectionable. 87 pts.