1995 Quinta do Vesuvio

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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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1995 Quinta do Vesuvio

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Brick red and 95% opaque. A gorgeous nose of ripe fruit, sweet and lightly spiced. Full of flavour on entry but with good acidity and sparkling tannins. The mature fruit-led flavours grow on the palate and preceed a delicious raspberry and cola finish. Great mature port that is drinking really well and it was quite a surprise to find out how good this port is showing at the moment. 92/100. 04-May-16
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
griff
Warre’s Traditional LBV
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Re: 1995 Quinta do Vesuvio

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Hard to follow the 1994 but I have enjoyed this one a couple of times over the last few years. A sleeper.
Glenn E.
Graham’s 1977
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Re: 1995 Quinta do Vesuvio

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I haven't had it recently, but had it several times many years ago. A very nice Port, and I have a 6-pack so I'm glad to hear it's aging well!

But... mature? At 21? I generally wouldn't call a quality VP mature until at least 30...
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CaliforniaBrad
Quinta do Noval LBV
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Re: 1995 Quinta do Vesuvio

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The '95s as a whole seem to be entering maturity and, as I feel I always mention, can offer great value in the US for something in the "ready to drink" category.


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Alex Bridgeman
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Re: 1995 Quinta do Vesuvio

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My experience with port leads me to believe that it goes through many cycles in its life. 2-3 years ago the '98s were drinking very nicely, but not so today.

Right now I completely agree with Brad. If you want good value for money current drinking the '95s are a great option.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
LGTrotter
Dalva Golden White Colheita 1952
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Re: 1995 Quinta do Vesuvio

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Too young, let them sleep...
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John M
Fonseca LBV
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Re: 1995 Quinta do Vesuvio

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In May of 2015 my Port Club had a 1995 horizontal. They are drinking well right now, many in the good category with the exception of Churchill Q da Agua Alta (poor) and Dow Q do Bomfim (OK). The WOTN was Graham's Malvedos. Further, while drinking well now I did note a few had more upside potential. As to the Vesuvio, it was up at the top of the class.

As to pricing I paid $28 to $61 per bottle, most as one offs or small lots, so quite reasonable. Also an excellent choice for a newbie who wants to try a VP with some aging on it without breaking the bank.
DaveRL
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Re: 1995 Quinta do Vesuvio

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I'm drinking a 1995 Taylor QdTF. Drinking very well. It will get much better but it is currently rather good.
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