Vesuvio '92 and '95

Stuart Chatfield · Post by **Stuart Chatfield** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:04 am

Sorry, not a tasting note for '92 but a request for one. Has anyone tried this? Any views?

I've seen a good offer on this (Justerini & Brooks, for those in England) so if it is anything like as good as the Vesuvio '95 I tried this week I'd be tempted.

The '95 was intensely fruity, sweeter than average and almost what I'd call "green" - no overt tannins but very well preserved for a '95. It put me in mind of the Gould Campbell '77. Like a very very good but young lbv.

Before you slate me for hypocrisy, I know I'm not a fan of drinking them young, but I tried a single bottle of the '95 with a mind to buy a case to lay down for a few years (GBP 30 from the Wine Soc.) However, if the '92 is any good I'd go for that as Justerinis are knocking it out at GBP25.

Frederick Blais · Post by **Frederick Blais** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 2:52 pm

Stuart, I've tasted this at the end of a nice summer evening. Don't hesitate to buy, this is a very good port with a never ending spicy and chocolaty finish. I'll try to find more detailed notes.

Ronald Wortel · Post by **Ronald Wortel** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 6:22 am

Thanks for the info Fred, I've also found some of this for a reasonable price, and was wondering how it is.

Dou you think it is one for earlier drinking or is it better to wait some years before popping the cork?

Frederick Blais · Post by **Frederick Blais** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:50 am

After browsing my tasting notes books I found out I did not take notes of this one that night.

If you bought more than 2 bottles, I would not hesitate to open one, Vesuvio is always a charm to taste. The tannins are always bold but the texture is so sweet and rich, just like a jar of jam each time. Vesuvio is probably the Port I've tasted the most different vintages and while they can last they are so good in its youth. I paid mine around 60$ us which was a good price event if the release price was around 25$ us

From what I remember here is a more detailed tasting note:

The 1992 was still opaque, almost purple with a light evolution trace on the rim, nose was intense but a bit simple on dark berries, spices and dark chocolate. The mouth is full body, very rich, lots of extract on dark fruits, tannins are still present but so well integrated by this rich texture, the finale is lingering with tannins that emerge giving that spicy impression. 17.5/20+

Ronald Wortel · Post by **Ronald Wortel** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 3:45 am

Thanks! I think I'll wait a while before opening.

Stuart Chatfield · Post by **Stuart Chatfield** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 3:06 am

Many thanks for your comments. I have no great vertical knowledge of Vesuvio, so this is helpful.

Vesuvio 2000 is one of my very few in bond purchases and I know that Roy rates it. However, I wouldn't consider touching that for a decade.

Frederick Blais · Post by **Frederick Blais** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:04 am

With this thread on vesuvio I couldn't resists and I pop the cork on one bottle of 1995 with some friends. Great stuff as usual, I'll post some comments soon, but I'll just let you know that some folks who usually don't drink Port took 3 glasses!