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2004 Quinta do Crasto LBV Port

Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 8:32 pm
by Andy Velebil
This TN was taken 18 hours after decanting. A dark ruby purple color followed by youthful plums and violets. Initially the fruit was sweet plums that gave way to prominent acidity, followed by a wall of mouth puckering tannins. A faint but noticeable cigar aroma makes an appearance and precludes a big dose of chocolate. A touch of youthful spirit early on gives way with decanting leaving a very solid LBV. While I enjoyed this now, I think it will be even better in 8-10 years time.
91 points

Re: 2004 Quinta do Crasto LBV Port

Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:50 pm
by Eric Menchen
Thanks for the note. I bought several of these and was expecting to drink them sooner rather than later. Sounds like I shouldn't be in such a rush.

Re: 2004 Quinta do Crasto LBV Port

Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:33 am
by Andy Velebil
Eric Menchen wrote:Thanks for the note. I bought several of these and was expecting to drink them sooner rather than later. Sounds like I shouldn't be in such a rush.
Eric,

This is fun to drink young, especially on day 2 when it fully opens up for business. But I did have to stop myself from drinking it all in one afternoon the first day :mrgreen: So I'd recommend enjoying some young and putting some away for later drinking as well. This was a great buy from Wines Till Sold Out at $15/bottle, I wish I had bought more just for a good daily drinker.