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1991 Quinta de la Rosa
Posted: 23:11 Thu 19 Jan 2012
by DRT
Served
here.
Decanted 24 hours.
Dark red, slightly cloudy. Nice floral nose. Very smooth, medium weight, with lots of ripe fruit and dry, powdery tannins. I like this port.
Re: 1991 Quinta de la Rosa
Posted: 00:48 Fri 20 Jan 2012
by Alex Bridgeman
Dark red, solid and opaque at the centre. Crushed blackcurrants on the nose, attractively floral. Dense black cherry on entry, a dry edge with the tannins hidden under the fruit; a touch of VA in the palate - or perhaps over-ripe fruit. Deep and intense with a lovely balance. Lovely black cherry and dark chocolate aftertaste and finish. A great example of a '91 that will reward further time in the cellar. Delicious. 90/100. Drunk 19 Jan 2012 after 24 hours decant.
One thing I noted going back through my tasting notes is that this port really benefits from an extended decant at the moment. When tasted after 24 hours, I consistently score this in the low 90s. When popped and poured, I score this in the low- mid-eighties.