1991 Quinta de la Rosa

[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.

[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.