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Written by Roy Hersh   
Sunday, 08 June 2008
2001 Quinta do Crasto LBV Port - bottled Unfiltered in 2007.  Dark crimson color.  I enjoyed this over the course of five days to see how it would evolve and where the "sweet spot" was.  It was initially decanted for six hours and with a glass removed, put back in the bottle, recorked and held at 68 degrees.  I enjoyed the first glass but the nose and palate were both quite reserved.  It was considerably better the second day and was like a walk in the garden with fresh flowers blooming, also yielding scents of plum, mocha and a bit of spirit.  Actually this showed at its very best on the third and fourth day it was open, as it had gained considerable viscosity and was now a full-fledged heavy weight.  The 2001 Crasto exhibits a rich and chewy demeanor with palate pleasing prune, boysenberry and chocolate flavors.  It's a boisterous LBV, full of character and with plenty of upside potential, yet the tannins are refined and the finish is persistent.  Very enjoyable today but it will cellar well for a decade from here.  Quinta do Crasto is a name you can trust when buying LBV Port!
92+ points  6-8-08