From: ATLANTIC WINE [mailto:wineinfo@atlanticwineinc.com]
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 2:26 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: 2005 Quinta do Vesuvio - Blowout
Dear Wine Lover,
Summer has been thrust upon us with scorching temperatures in the mid to upper 90's. While most Atlantans aren't even thinking of Vintage Port, that delectably sweet beverage from Portugal's Duoro region, we were just offered an incredible deal that definitely warrants your attention! The wine is the 2005 Quinta do Vesuvio which is produced from a 400 year old vineyard acquired by the Symington Family, which already owned several of the top Port houses (Graham's, Dow, Smith Woodhouse), in 1989. Their intention was to produce the world's finest single vineyard port and after tasting several vintages over the years, we've found them to be nothing short of outstanding! Here is the review of the 2005 vintage from renowned Port authority Roy Hersh: (Roy's note: renowned by whom?
) 2005 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port – Dark inky purple extract, speaking of which, I smell the color purple and the nose drove me crazy with potent purple fruits that continued to change and evolve each time I took another whiff. Explosive and complex from the moment the cork was pulled, this is the real deal with captivatingly concentrated, almost brambly boysenberry and blackberry fruit that was a viscous Port that overwhelmed my palate. The structure is more typical of what I found in 2003 cask samples, rather than other examples of this vintage, with enormous ripe tannins that are powerful. Excellent balance, with a multi-layered mid-palate that led to the tour de force finish with a touch of heat at the very end. A tasty number which should be able to drink well young, (with extended decanting) but will go the distance too and I’d suggest enjoying this from 2012-2040+. The ’05 Quinta do Vesuvio is in another stratosphere altogether, it’s the finest Port I’ve tried from this vintage to date. 95-97 points - Roy Hersh "For the Love of Port"
Here's the dealio:
2005 Quinta do Vesuvio
17 six-packs available
Regularly $64.99/btl - Sale price $39.99
Purchase 6 bottles receive 10% discount - $35.99
Purchase 12 bottles receive 15% discount - $33.99
Purchase 18+ bottles receive 20% discount - $31.99
Regards,
Patrick Brendel
Atlantic Wine
3906 Roswell Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30342
404.846.5770
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It's really too bad that he doesn't have more, although this excites me as it will be my first case of Vesuvio. I look forward to seeing the "special OWC" that everyone is always so excited about. :)
Spill the beans!