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2003 Vale Dona Maria
Posted: 23:23 Tue 15 Mar 2011
by jdaw1
Re: 2003 Vale Dona Maria
Posted: 10:23 Wed 16 Mar 2011
by Alex Bridgeman
Pitch black, completely opaque - very youthful. Blueberries and violets all over the nose. Pure blackcurrants on the entry, and a fabulous satin body. Tannins are powerful but hidden behind the huge and powerful fruit. A dry core, but with an incredible level of perfume in the falvour profile. Violets all over the finish, which is long and powerful. This is a stunning wine with an incredible finish. Guessed to be Taylor 1994. 94/100. No decanting.
Re: 2003 Vale Dona Maria
Posted: 11:35 Wed 16 Mar 2011
by JacobH
Very dark. Very austere on the nose. More fruity in the mouth and somewhat rounded. Good tannins. Nice.
Re: 2003 Vale Dona Maria
Posted: 17:20 Thu 24 Mar 2011
by RAYC
In complete contrast to the 2003 Colmaca, and whilst still incredibly youthful, this was (to use a Chris D catchprase) "open for business" and in an exciting youthful phase. Violet bouquet and silky feel had me convinced this was a young Vesuvio.
Just about the only '03 I have had over the last 12 months and really enjoyed drinking (though I have not had many...)