2016 Quinta de Roriz Vintage Port

[Andy Velebil]

I had the opportunity to spend 3 days tasting this, and a 2016 Smith Woodhouse, cask sample. Slightly lighter in color. Very fragrant scents of violet, plum spices and anise. Throughout the first two days this showed very light weight, moderate tannins, Esteva, and lack of complexity. I figured this was just going to be a nice early drinker. On day 3 this made a huge turn around. Far more depth, structure, the tannins and dark berry fruit came out, the finish lengthened and this blossomed into a lovely young Vintage Port. Other than this turning into a very nice drink, a great example of how such a young VP can change over the course of a few days.
91-92 Points