2003 Sandeman Vau

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jdaw1
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2003 Sandeman Vau (Stevens Garnier, 75cl

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Re: 2003 Sandeman Vau (Stevens Garnier, 75cl

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SV03: not cloudy, opaque, dark red. Nose ‟very dark sweetness”. Taste vey sticky, very rich and sweet. Later still good.

Using the new international port-tasting scale ({Excellent, Good, Nice, Tolerable, or Inadequate}), four G’s, a G”“ and an E.

The best of the Vaus. Is that because it was the best, or because it is about to age very fast?
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Re: 2003 Sandeman Vau (Stevens Garnier, 75cl

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A full bottle sourced from Stevens Garnier. Restrained nose, slight hints of pink grapefruit flesh. Soft entry, very acidic and with gentle fruit. Fruit develops well on the palate with air and dominates the wine's presence. Big fruit afteraste and long finish. Rather pleasant port, quite delicious. 88/100. Decanted 3 hours.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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