Decant: 24 hours - And a third tasting note on this wine. Deep, opaque red, dark rim. A nose of bruised plums and an odd hint of fresh mint. Dry entry, subdued fruit for a moment and then an explosion of acidity that just releases the fruit flavours in the wine. Lots of layers of fruit and liquorice complexity in the mid palate, but that acidity is fierce and makes the mouth water until you have to swallow.
Aftertaste is long, but subdued, dominated by bitter chocolate.
Overall, this is an enjoyable wine, drinking reasonably well now but one I suspect will be better in 5 years. On Tom's scale, 4/5 (ie. below the median today but may improve to be at the median in 5 years 89 points
TN: 1995 Dow Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port
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