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2003 Porto Rocha vintage port
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 2:55 am
by Rune EG
Decanted 3.5 hrs which worked well. More sediments than what we normally find in 2003-vintage ports. Deep purple colour. Pleasant aroma of fruit and flowers. Hint of chocolate liqueur. Medium body. Powerful taste at start, some elegance, fruity with distinct tannins. Some acidity which makes it fresh. Medium length aftertaste. During years 2014-2021 we have totally had 10 bottles and the scores have been in range 86 - 92 pts (only one bottle at 86), most of them hovering around 90 pts. In view of the big amount of sediments, we have decided to keep the last two bottles for some years to check whether it can develop further. This bottle was 90 pts.
Re: 2003 Porto Rocha vintage port
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:21 am
by Andy Velebil
While not the best VP out there, I've got two of the 2000 vintage (in the 500ml bottles) that I was going to open but figured I will hold them as extra fill in for a 2000 VP vertical one day. Before you drink all yours, you may want to do the same as they are quite hard to find. At least around my area.
Re: 2003 Porto Rocha vintage port
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:51 am
by Glenn E.
I can add a 2007 Porto Rocha to that vertical!
Re: 2003 Porto Rocha vintage port
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:21 pm
by Andy Velebil
Glenn E. wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:51 am
I can add a 2007 Porto Rocha to that vertical!
Did they still use the 500ml bottle for this vintage?
Re: 2003 Porto Rocha vintage port
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:57 pm
by Glenn E.
Andy Velebil wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:21 pm
Glenn E. wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:51 am
I can add a 2007 Porto Rocha to that vertical!
Did they still use the 500ml bottle for this vintage?
My bottles are all 750ml, but I suppose it's possible that they made both sizes? I've never seen a 500ml from 2007, though.
Re: 2003 Porto Rocha vintage port
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:10 pm
by Andy Velebil
Glenn E. wrote:Andy Velebil wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:21 pm
Glenn E. wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:51 am
I can add a 2007 Porto Rocha to that vertical!
Did they still use the 500ml bottle for this vintage?
My bottles are all 750ml, but I suppose it's possible that they made both sizes? I've never seen a 500ml from 2007, though.
Oh good. I hate 500ml bottles.
Re: 2003 Porto Rocha vintage port
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 2:31 am
by Rune EG
OK I keep the last two 2003-bottles for a potential tasting with you guys.
Re: 2003 Porto Rocha vintage port
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2021 9:05 am
by Andy Velebil
Rune EG wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 2:31 am
OK I keep the last two 2003-bottles for a potential tasting with you guys.
woohoo!