1987 Dow's Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port

[Alex K.]

Quinta do Bomfim 1987

There was a lot of gunge at the bottom along with a few twigs and possibly a fish. Decanting cleared all of this debris. Deep garnet colour and clear, nicely viscous.

Nose is powerfully alcoholic with some basic red fruit tones

In the mouth it's medium hot with acids and tannins prominent as well - dry, as expected. Cherry brandy and some lemon peel. Long finish that gives me grapefruit.

I'd suggest that a few more years might mellow this a bit but it maybe just an astringent Port. Not bad but not what I was in the mood for - annoying that.

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