As much as I was underwhelmed initially, Jay and Andy who have reported on this particular bottling were absolutely right. As you know better than anyone, I was not impressed with it at all ... especially next to the other Ports!
Nonetheless, it has gotten MUCH better, albeit it is ten days later and that is crazy. But the aformentioned guys nailed it saying that it would be at its best two weeks later. It is darker, richer and with thick viscosity now, along with a significantly better mouth feel and finish. From 85 points, I am now in the 90-91 range. I never remember a Colheita changing this much ... although I don't know that I have ever had one last for two weeks.
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