2005 Quinta do Vesuvio

[jdaw1]

Johnny Symington and other suspects gathered at the B&F for a complete vertical of Quinta do Vesuvio.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• Tasting notes of Quinta do Vesuvio 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013;
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements.

[flash_uk]

90% opacity. Bit closed on the nose. More structure than the '04, good balance of acidity, fruit, tannin. Nice port.

[Doggett]

V05 95% opacity. A lovely balance of acidity and heat on the finish with a very smooth aftertaste.
90 Points

[Alex Bridgeman]

Deep red with a narrow rim, hinting at youth. Closed on the nose with a little smoky menthol. Satin smooth entry with balanced fruit ; sweet blackcurrants and powerful acidity. The tannins are subdued and gentle. The late palate is full of silky, perfumed fruit. Concentrated blackcurrants on the finish round off a lovely port. 89/100.

[jdaw1]

V05. Big and lovely, soft with raspberries. Immature. Worryingly approachable.