From Quinta do Crasto. Magnum. Deep red, youthful and opaque. Restrained on the nose, showing a little hot fruit. Smooth in the mouth, full of dark cherries with a dry charcoal undertone. A big palate presence with a great floral structure. A lovely elegance and great persistence to the finish. 90/100. Drunk 24-Nov-15. Decanted 7 hours.
Drunk at Otto's on 24 November 2015.
2003 Vinha da Ponte
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2003 Vinha da Ponte
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Re: 2003 Vinha da Ponte
Hint of sweetness, and great balanced. WPS thought over-oaked; I didn’t.