2003 Quinta do Vesuvio
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Heady and a little dry. Herby and exaggerated with dry finish. A little coarse at present? (JR)
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Full ruby. Pure, sexy aromas of black fruits, minerals and spice cake. Concentrated, superrich and impressively structured; a sweet, dense, primary wine with terrific depth and breadth. Offers intriguing hints of woodsmoke and pomegranate, and conveys a strong sense of extract. The vibrant finish features compellingly sweet tannins and a whiplash of black cherry and licorice flavor. A great showing already, but this should reward 12 to 15 years of aging.
Waxy black and red cherries are found in the aromatic profile of the 2003 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port. Thick, creamy-textured, and exuberant, it offers a medium to full-bodied personality redolent with sweet black cherries and blackberries. A seductively sexy port, it is seamless, feminine, ample, and displays a long, syrupy finish that more than makes up for a slight lack of complexity. Projected maturity: 2018-2035. Importer: Premium Port Wines, Inc., San Francisco, CA; tel. (866) 554-9920
Maroon/crimson. Not much on the nose other than alcohol. Very sweet start and then lots of extremely noticeable acidity. Not that much tannin or intensity. Relatively lightweight. (JR)