1994 Quinta do Vesuvio

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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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1994 Quinta do Vesuvio

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On Tuesday 16th November 2021 a horizontal of 1994s was held at the Boot & Flogger, initially arranged by JDAW, a responsibility subsequently borne by AHB.

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winesecretary
Fonseca 1980
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Re: 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio

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First of an OWC purchased 2019. Double-decanted at 0720 on 16/11/21. Fair amount of thick sediment. Smells lovely. QC check of dregs positive.
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Re: 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio

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Paling rim.

Lovely nose of summer fruit compote.

Delicious and fragrant on the palate. My WOTN, the group's #2.
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flash_uk
Graham’s 1977
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Re: 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio

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50% opacity, dark red. Powerful rich nose, damson. Lovely, rich, sweet, full, fruity gem. Damson, dryness, rounded. Top stuff.
akzy
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Big summer fruits. Sweet, full, good heat, everything you want. Joint WOTN for me.
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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio

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Double decanted 13½ hours. Deep red, just turning towards a brick tone. Little showing on the nose, remarkably closed. The palate s much better with delicious rich fruit and milk chocolate. The tannins are nicely ripe and the fruit on the mid-palate is exquisite. The whole combine to give a fabulous palate. Deep, sweet dark cherry dominates the finish. An amazing bottle of an excellent Port. 97/100. 16-Nov-21. Decanted 13½ 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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