2006 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.

[Doggett]

V06 100% opacity. Big, Young, fruity, sweet, lots of tannins and very dry on the finish.
89 Points

[Alex Bridgeman]

My feet were in the lagar for this vintage, the first time I trod grapes during a harvest. I may be biased as to the quality because of my involvement, but I rated this port very highly in the vertical.

Deep red, slightly youthful; opaque with a very narrow rim. Youthful nose, full of freshly crushed blackcurrants - very attractive. Fruit dominates the entry with a powerful mouthful of blackcurrants and even more tannins. Strong acidity cuts through the rich and powerful late palate. Fragrant and perfumed on the aftertaste, full of blackcurrant fruit; astonishing length finish. This is a great port. 94/100.

[jdaw1]

V06. Has all the pieces except patience and time. Wait!