2003 Quinta do Vesuvio

[jdaw1]

A small emergency, with a theme of Young Port, at the B&F, preceded by beer at The George.

Links:

• Review of the event as a whole;
• 2000 Sandeman;
• 2003 Vesuvio;
• 2007 Ferreira;
• 2013 Unidade;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

Fruit dominated by prunes. Lots of mocha bitterness on tip of tongue. Some grit throughout. Hint of plums as well.

[Doggett]

V03 Lots of fruit on the nose and on the palate. Julian spot on with the prunes, but also plums and dark berries. A fine port, but possibly a bit dusty and closed as i didn't get the same wow factor I have enjoyed at recent tastings of the 94 and 97 Vesuvios. I am sure this will be a great port but still much too early to drink.

89 points