1996 Quinta do Vesuvio

Post by **DRT** » 20:17 Sun 04 May 2008

This is the first bottle of Vesuvio I have ever opened from a case that I have purchased. Another virginity lost forever

It is making its way through the coffee filter now. Will report back soon.

Derek

Post by **DRT** » 21:24 Sun 04 May 2008

+ 1 Hour
A beautiful blackcurrant nose with a hint of spice. Very dark but not quite opaque. Smooth, thick and luxurious in the mouth with dark fruits and a decent amount of tannin. A long lingering finish leaves the cheeks watering and begging for more.

Marvelous port for drinking now or keeping for a decade or two more.

Derek

Post by **DRT** » 21:39 Sun 04 May 2008

...forgot to mention the chocolate - lots of it

Post by **DRT** » 23:02 Sun 04 May 2008

+3 Hours
I stopped drinking this after one small glass to avoid glugging it down in a hurry. Coming back to it now it is even thicker than before and the tannins are starting to soften slightly. This really is delicious juice.

KillerB · Post by **KillerB** » 23:28 Sun 04 May 2008

Much as I would like to comment on this, I can think of nothing to add apart from "sounds nice".

Post by **DRT** » 23:31 Sun 04 May 2008

KillerB wrote:Much as I would like to comment on this, I can think of nothing to add apart from "sounds nice".

That is a remarkably insightful comment at this time of night and I am now interested to know why you have a talking computer?

KillerB · Post by **KillerB** » 23:32 Sun 04 May 2008

Derek T. wrote:
KillerB wrote:Much as I would like to comment on this, I can think of nothing to add apart from "sounds nice".
That is a remarkably insightful comment at this time of night and I am now interested to know why you have a talking computer?

My computer frequently talks and sometimes even sings. Such is the power of YouTube.

Post by **DRT** » 23:34 Sun 04 May 2008

KillerB wrote:
Derek T. wrote:
KillerB wrote:Much as I would like to comment on this, I can think of nothing to add apart from "sounds nice".
That is a remarkably insightful comment at this time of night and I am now interested to know why you have a talking computer?
My computer frequently talks and sometimes even sings. Such is the power of YouTube.

I haven't ventured onto YouTube. Can you smell cheese through it?

KillerB · Post by **KillerB** » 23:41 Sun 04 May 2008

Derek T. wrote:
KillerB wrote:
Derek T. wrote:
KillerB wrote:Much as I would like to comment on this, I can think of nothing to add apart from "sounds nice".
That is a remarkably insightful comment at this time of night and I am now interested to know why you have a talking computer?
My computer frequently talks and sometimes even sings. Such is the power of YouTube.
I haven't ventured onto YouTube. Can you smell cheese through it?

I can currently smell cheese through everything, see note on Terra Feita.

Post by **DRT** » 22:26 Mon 05 May 2008

Having re-read the above thread it seems this Vesuvio was stronger than the average VP

+24 Hours
Deliciously thick and smooth. A big black fruit bomb but quickly turning very dry and tannic. Interesting development as it was softer last night and I would have expected it to go the other way. This is drinking very well now but I'm glad I also have some tucked away for the future.

Derek