TN: 1996 Taylor Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port

[Al B.]

Decant: Not Known - Opaque centre, deep red in colour. Closed on the nose, perhaps a touch of blueberry. Sweet and softly textured in the mouth but the tannisn dominate over the fruit. The tannins continue to dominate all through the palate, even with lots of air, for very long time. Eventually, they do relent to allow the sweet blackcurrants to come forward. Sticky on the lips, the aftertaste is very light. Overall, this is a wine which is hard work but which may reward further cellaring - but one which I am not sure where it will end up. 85 points