2012 Quinta do Vesuvio

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Alex Bridgeman
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2012 Quinta do Vesuvio

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Dark purple and opaque. Fresh cut dock leaves on the nose with some subdued fruit. Sweet blueberries wrapped around burly and powerful tannins on the palate. This has a big tannic backbone with rich and ripe fruit but is not as luscious as some or as the 2011 vintage. Licorice and fennel seed mix in with the blueberries on the fruity finish. Good port. 92-94/100. Tasted 05-Mar-15.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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