2004 Quinta do Infantado Vintage Porto
Posted: 23:02 Mon 27 Sep 2010
Bought as L.B.V., but is V.P. (or S.Q.V.P.). Seems to be the wrong bottles in the case, ah well, never mind.
D+0
Decanted, with some fine chunks of sediment. Dark and opaque. Fresh nose of cherries, damsons and a huge amount of herbs. Strong herbal flavours in the mouth too, and a chewy tannic streak. Juicy acidity. Finish is dominated by leftover tannin and acidity, but the herbs remain. I'm finding this herbaceousness a bit overpowering.
D+20
Calmed down somewhat. The herbal nature has become more balanced, and it has lovely sweet damsons. Much easier drinking now. Well balanced and I think it's rather lovely.
D+0
Decanted, with some fine chunks of sediment. Dark and opaque. Fresh nose of cherries, damsons and a huge amount of herbs. Strong herbal flavours in the mouth too, and a chewy tannic streak. Juicy acidity. Finish is dominated by leftover tannin and acidity, but the herbs remain. I'm finding this herbaceousness a bit overpowering.
D+20
Calmed down somewhat. The herbal nature has become more balanced, and it has lovely sweet damsons. Much easier drinking now. Well balanced and I think it's rather lovely.