1987 Taylor Fladgate Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port

[Andy Velebil]

The Vargellas didn't hit its stride until about 10 hours after decanting. Before that it had an overbearing alcoholic finish. Then it was like a majic wand was passed over it and it almost all blew off and everything just fell perfectly into place. Leaving an interesting nose that I swore reminded me of dried rose petals. There was wonderful plum, dark cherry, a hint of spice, with a touch of choclate on the palate and a long finish. There is still a decent amount of tannins in this and I believe it will continue to improve a bit in years to come. Not a blockbuster VP, but a darn good drinker in this otherwise lackluster year. My only recommendation is to make sure you decant this well in advance to get the best experience. A very good bottle indeed and the better of the three we had. 92 points

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