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Johnny Symington and other suspects gathered at the B&F for a complete vertical of Quinta do Vesuvio.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• Tasting notes of Quinta do Vesuvio 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013;
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements.

V13 100% opacity. The finish line of the 23 glass vertical! Much too young to enjoy properly at the end of the night, but still with great fruitness and a wonderful dense, rich jammy finish.
89 Points

Bottle 8193. Deep red with a purple core and a narrow rim. Little showing on the nose. Generous sour blackcurrants on entry with subtle lavender and generous tannins. Lots of perfume, lots of fruit and a promising structure. This is balanced and elegant but lacks the extra "oomph" to be considered a great port. 87/100.