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2003 Vesuvio Vintage Port
Posted: 20:15 Tue 31 Mar 2009
by Axel P
Tasted directely against the Warre, Grahams, Dows, Fonseca and SWC. Very delicate on the bouquet. Elegant, but with enough depth and weight. The palate is still very fruity, spicy and with a decent sweetness. Extremely long aftertaste. This is and will be a great VP in the future. 19
Axel
Re: 2003 Vesuvio Vintage Port
Posted: 21:18 Tue 31 Mar 2009
by RonnieRoots
NIce.
So, what did you think of the others? I know I especially liked the Warre and Fonseca when I tasted them shortly after release.
Re: 2003 Vesuvio Vintage Port
Posted: 22:47 Tue 31 Mar 2009
by Axel P
Ronnie,
the Warre was the least seducive of the five. Dows typical dry note, nice, but not overwhelming at this stage (as usual). Will be a great Dows in some time though. Graham very opulent, very good. Smith Woodhouse very good for a Symington Super Second.
Axel
Re: 2003 Vesuvio Vintage Port
Posted: 09:22 Wed 01 Apr 2009
by RonnieRoots
Nice.
Here are my notes of the Warre, Dow and Graham when I tasted them back in 2007.