Initially decanted for 8 hrs, but this was better after an extra 24 hrs in the dcanter
Despite being 20 years old, it is still quite sweet and fruit forward with blueberry jam with a touch of cinnamon.
It does lack a level of complexity that stops it from being a a top tier port, but it is very pleasant to drink none the less.
It still feels pretty young so I'm in no hurry to drink my remaining bottles.
91 points
1997 Quinta do Passadouro Vintage Port
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Re: 1997 Quinta do Passadouro Vintage Port
Good to read it's still holding up nicely. And also glad you didn't call it a Niepoort....my pet peeve with these Passadouro's that everyone thinks are a Niepoort.
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Re: 1997 Quinta do Passadouro Vintage Port
Niepoort has helped them out. I was wondering if Niepoort (just) bottled this one, or had anything to do with the blending.Andy Velebil wrote:Good to read it's still holding up nicely. And also glad you didn't call it a Niepoort....my pet peeve with these Passadouro's that everyone thinks are a Niepoort.
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Re: 1997 Quinta do Passadouro Vintage Port
It's an interesting label, like they were using the Niepoort name to get some traction in the market. I'm sure Dirk would have had some input into the blending.Eric Menchen wrote:Niepoort has helped them out. I was wondering if Niepoort (just) bottled this one, or had anything to do with the blending.Andy Velebil wrote:Good to read it's still holding up nicely. And also glad you didn't call it a Niepoort....my pet peeve with these Passadouro's that everyone thinks are a Niepoort.