Deep reddish amber colour with a rich fruit cake nose. This port was very sweet to the point that it had a mildly medicinal flavour. Dry burnt oak elements were modified by the sweet flavours of dried fruits.
Thursday 26 December 2019
Tuesday 17 December 2019
Vista Alegre LBV 2013 (Bottled 2017)
Vista Alegre LBV 2013 (Bottled 2017)
The colour was an impressively dark inky ruby which was accompanied by an intense nose combining both plummy fruit scents and a hint of oak. Tasting revealed a satisfying richness backed by fat fruity flavours. Tannins were quite noticeable so this unfiltered offering may benefit from a further three or four years in the bottle if you prefer something softer.
The colour was an impressively dark inky ruby which was accompanied by an intense nose combining both plummy fruit scents and a hint of oak. Tasting revealed a satisfying richness backed by fat fruity flavours. Tannins were quite noticeable so this unfiltered offering may benefit from a further three or four years in the bottle if you prefer something softer.
Quevedo Dry White
Quevedo Dry White
A rich golden colour bordering on amber was accompanied by a not unpleasant scent of fresh mixed fruit and vegetables such as you might encounter on entering a greengrocer's shop. A light spiciness was encountered on tasting with just a hint of fruit carried through on the subtle sweetness. This was a bit like Goldilocks' porridge: not too sweet and not too dry making it just right. However if you are looking for something really dry this might disappoint.
A rich golden colour bordering on amber was accompanied by a not unpleasant scent of fresh mixed fruit and vegetables such as you might encounter on entering a greengrocer's shop. A light spiciness was encountered on tasting with just a hint of fruit carried through on the subtle sweetness. This was a bit like Goldilocks' porridge: not too sweet and not too dry making it just right. However if you are looking for something really dry this might disappoint.
Saturday 14 December 2019
Vista Alegre Vintage 2007
Vista Alegre Vintage 2007
With a deep and intense ruby colour and a rich plummy nose the omens were good. Typical of the Vista Alegre style this was a smooth fruity and rich port. Whilst not as bold as some of the more famous brands it was still very enjoyable and perhaps somewhat more approachable. At this age there were still some tannins coming through so in three or four years time this should prove to be an elegant contribution to any dinner party.
With a deep and intense ruby colour and a rich plummy nose the omens were good. Typical of the Vista Alegre style this was a smooth fruity and rich port. Whilst not as bold as some of the more famous brands it was still very enjoyable and perhaps somewhat more approachable. At this age there were still some tannins coming through so in three or four years time this should prove to be an elegant contribution to any dinner party.
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