2003 Ferreira LBV (unfiltered)

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winesecretary
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2003 Ferreira LBV (unfiltered)

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From half bottle.

Decanting Sample - copious (although pleasantly chewy) sediment. Full but tannic.

+ 3 hrs 75% opaque, nose herby, hint of acetone, congruent light entry, then red fruit, delicious broad finish of cherry cobbler

+ 24 hours 75% opaque, nose not terribly attractive, but very attractive on palate, sultana, quite light, bakewell tart

+ 72 hours 80% opaque, lush red fruits nose , camphor/cedar/mothball, also liquorice note; progression to exuberant palate of red fruits, pleasant slightly confected aniseed twist/liquorice comfit finish, gentle mellow flavour

Decanted 26/5/2020, tasted 26, 27, 29/5/20
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