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1991 Taylor Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port

Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:53 pm
by mwaters
From WineSpectator:

750ml $89cdn

Opened half and decanted over 28hrs a few days ago. 2nd half was vac sealed and opened again tonight.

Cork in excellent condition.

This was a tough glass when first opened. Great nose of blackberry and cherry, alcohol apparent, tannic but very long finish. IMO shows best between 2-6hrs.

2nd half after 3hrs:
Dark ruby with a brilliant ruby rim. Blackberry and cherry on the bouquet with some milk chocolate. Silky mouthfeel. Slightly tart cherry with milk chocolate in the finish. Tannins are there. 45sec+

Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 8:07 pm
by Frederick Blais
It is still a good price for this Vargellas that beats many of the top producers 1991 bottling. It was an even greater deal when it was released last year around 70$ at the LCBO. My friend and I left only 1 bottle on the shelves of Hawskburry branch :o From you TN, I'll wait at least 5 more years before opening my first bottle. Thanks for the input!