Event: SAMMAMISH PORT CLUB - DECEMBER 2019

[Stewart T.]

SAMMAMISH PORT CLUB - DECEMBER 2019 - Sammamish, Washington (12/6/2019)

• 1977 Warre Porto Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto
  Decanted 3.5 hours. Dark strawberry in color with lightening on the edges to light pink. Spice and red fruit on the nose. Intense crushed red fruit and cinnamon on the palate. Lush, rich mouthfeel. Very long finish. (93 pts.)
• 1985 Fonseca Porto Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto
  Decanted 7.5 hours. Ruby in color. Subtle nose, with vanilla bean, woody notes and a touch of herbs. Cola and some cocoa powder notes on the approach. The acidity is still well-balanced and leads to a lush, long finish with structured tannins. (95 pts.)
• 1987 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage Quinta de Vargellas - Portugal, Douro, Porto
  Decanted 7.5 hours. A dark garnet center that lightens out to the edges. Milk chocolate and some herbal notes on the nose. Some vanilla notes but something is a little funky on this nose as well. Integrated flavors of chocolate and an elegant finish. (91 pts.)
• 1990 Dow Porto Vintage Quinta do Bomfim - Portugal, Douro, Porto
  Decanted 4 hours. Beautiful amber-brick in color. Cocoa powder and a touch of funkiness on the nose. Subtle raspberry, strawberry and some tart cherry on the approach, giving way to a really balanced mid-palate and finish. (92 pts.)
• 1991 Quinta do Vesuvio Porto Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto
  Decanted 5 hours. Medium ruby in color. Great dark fruit of black cherry and plum, as well as some floral notes on the nose. Young, dark fruit on the palate with some baking spice, and cinnamon. Extremely balanced mid-palate and some great dark fruit notes with a touch of that cinnamon spice on the very long finish. (94 pts.)