TN: 1988 Sandeman Confradeiro Reserva Douro

[Andy Velebil]

My third and last bottle which I bought last year at the Sandeman Lodge in Vila Nova d. Gaia. A dryer texture overall with just the right amount of dried cherries, which prevent it from tasting over the hill. A dusty finish where the same dried cherries carry on. Lacking a bit of intensity overall yet still intriguing enough to keep me interesting and coming back for more. This bottle, the best of the bunch, was holding up quite well compared to the other two. I venture to say there is some significant bottle variation in these given how different each bottle was. Luckily my last was the best.
88 Points