1999 Quinta do Infantado

[jdaw1]

On Wednesday 8th February 2012 four port enthusiasts met in The Bung Hole to enjoy some fine port, served blind. And we did. Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1999 Infantado (JDAW₁);
• 1977 Dow (JDAWâ‚‚);
• 1985 Martinez (DRT);
• 1977 Taylor (PW);
• 1980 Quarles Harris (RAYC);
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

I99: decanted 3pm. Red-purple, 90% opaque. Nosing of over-ripe fruits: prunes, plums, even rotting strawberries. Nose good and interesting. Alas te palate much lighter than heralded by the nose. Heat mid-palate. Starts with sweet fruit but quickly becomes dry with heat. Nose much better than mouth.

[DRT]

Lots of dark fruits, but quite tight and closed. Light mouthfeel, making me think it is not VP. Sweet entry but then very dry with some bitterness in the finish.

+24 hours - now very stewed on the nose with some VA. Was better yesterday.

[PhilW]

Dark in colour, with cabbage on the nose but not in the taste, medium fruit; ok and interesting to try the more unusual house, but outclassed by the rest of the wines on this evening.

[DRT]

D+12 days

Less offensive nose but still a bit nailvarnishy. Quite pleasant to drink.