1996 Dow's Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port
Posted: 08:57 Thu 21 Jun 2007
Tasted December 2005 (still have some .375's, must try one again soon!):
This is one of the better QPR's (or VFM's in KillerB's terms) around at ┚¬ 12,99 per 375ml.
I had this a couple of times already, but apparently never bothered to produce a TN. So here it goes:
(decanted for 1,5 - 2 hours) Dark colour with a rusty red bricking. Beautiful nose with sweet dark cherries, plums, dark chocolate and mint. No apparent alcohol. Mostly dark flavours on the palate: again chocolate, cherries accompanied by black and chili pepper. Good freshness. Medium bodied, with supple, well intergrated tannins. Peppery and medium sweet finish. Very nice port for drinking now and in the near future. Not too complex, but all the flavours in the right place: 88 points.
Tried it again after 24 hours in the decanter: more tobacco on the nose and palate, and a bit more full-bodied. Lost some of its freshness though, and is seemed to be a bit more interesting on day 1.