1996 Quinta do Vesuvio

[Alex Bridgeman]

Dark red colour, no youth; opaque centre. Gentle rose and blueberry perfumr. Good depth of flavour on the palate with ripe and soft fruit backed by mid-palate acidity and milk chocolate soft tannins. Some fierceness on the late palate and a bit of heat from the acidity at the start of the aftertaste, but the overall impression on the finish is of rich, ripe bramble fruit. Tasty port, but unlikely to reach the status of greatness. 89/100. Drunk 21-Feb-17. Decanted 4 days.

[Andy Velebil]

Do you think this is mature yet or does it still have some time?

[Alex Bridgeman]

I think it has another 10 years or so to reach its peak, but it is pretty good already. Really rich and luscious - like caramel chew-chew ice cream or like port would be if Ben & Jerry's made port.