NV Ramos Pinto Quinta do Bom Retiro 20 Year Old Tawny Port
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:57 pm
Opened for the Feb 2014 Virtual Tasting. Coincidentally, I opened one of these for the Feb 2010 Virtual Tasting as well.
Ramos Pinto Quinta do Bom Retiro 20-yr old Tawny Port
Color: Tawny orange, very clear, fades through yellow with the tiniest hint of green near the rim. Bright ruby highlights.
Nose: Some light vanilla and a bit of spirit. There's a hint of some rich, earthy grain. Also a little bit of sour cherry mixed with dried apricot.
Palate: Full and round on entry, smooth. Somewhat tart dried fruits and heavily caramelized sugar. Some brown sugar as well. Great acidity.
Finish: Initially tart with a bit of alcohol bite, then fades to pleasant dried fruits and some sweet spices. A hint of brown sugar as it tails off. Good length.
Score: 93 points. This bottle is a little sharper than the last one that I remember, but it's still excellent to almost outstanding.
Ramos Pinto Quinta do Bom Retiro 20-yr old Tawny Port
Color: Tawny orange, very clear, fades through yellow with the tiniest hint of green near the rim. Bright ruby highlights.
Nose: Some light vanilla and a bit of spirit. There's a hint of some rich, earthy grain. Also a little bit of sour cherry mixed with dried apricot.
Palate: Full and round on entry, smooth. Somewhat tart dried fruits and heavily caramelized sugar. Some brown sugar as well. Great acidity.
Finish: Initially tart with a bit of alcohol bite, then fades to pleasant dried fruits and some sweet spices. A hint of brown sugar as it tails off. Good length.
Score: 93 points. This bottle is a little sharper than the last one that I remember, but it's still excellent to almost outstanding.