1992 Quinta do Vesuvio

[Constandia]

Prune, damson jam, black cherry jam, hints of citrus fruit, watermelon, mint, bell pepper, it is fresh and somewhat mineral on the palate with its high acidity beautifully balanced against the sweetness. The tannins are smooth and the palate is packed with flavour. Long finish with the plummy, cherry flavours lingering and following through the finish all the way. Very complex, excellent port that can only get better.

[winesecretary]

Lovely deep red. Violets on the nose, very promising. Warm rich fruit on the palate and a nice chocolate note on the finish. This bottle is showing very young, but I do very much like it.

Consumed 6/4/22.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Opened at 12.00, decanted at 06.30 and drunk at 20.30.

Deep red colour with an opaque centre and a narrow rim. Big nose of powerful fruit giving a deep and rich bouquet. Silky texture on the palate; dark cherry fruit with perfect poise - rich and with fine layering of flavours. Black cherry, hints of dark chocolate tannins on the aftertaste with the tannins giving a slight grip. Long black liquorice finish. Very impressive Port. 93/100. Tasted 06-Apr-22. Decanted 14 hours.

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We had a horizontal of 1992s.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole
• 1992 Quinta da Eira Velha
• 1992 Smith Woodhouse
• 1992 Cockburn Canais
• 1992 Vesuvio
• 1992 Graham Malvedos
• 1992 Dow Bomfim
• 1992 Taylor
• 1992 Fonseca
• 1992 Delaforce
• 1992 Burmester
• 1992 Niepoort
• 1992 Calem Quinta da Foz
• 1992 Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
• 1992 Gilbert
• 1992 Churchill Agua Alta
• Planning and arrangements
• Placemats

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65% opacity, dark red, Bramble fruit on the nose. Full mouthfeel, silky, nice and soft, blackberries and very faint tannin. Lovely port.