1984 Kopke Colheita
Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 6:13 pm
Chestnut Brown with tinge of red; clear rim. Good viscosity. Aroma is slightly nutty and sherryish. It starts off quite bright as liquid vanilla extract with a hint of cashew and caramel turning to a sweet raisin flavor as it finishes. The taste lingers with caramel and raisins, once in awhile roasted nuts, and offers toasty warmth. Even a minute or two later the aftertaste lingers. Occasionally spirity--really a lovely wine: lots of different flavors and a marvelous lengthy finish.
I've now had this over three days and while slightly different each time it has remained fresh and complex.
Bottled in 2013. I tasted this at 0; 24 & 48 hours to date.
Update at 72 Hours: Losing a little freshness and the vanilla taste is gone but a hazelnut has replaced it, including in the aroma. Still marvelous though but better earlier.
94 Points
I've now had this over three days and while slightly different each time it has remained fresh and complex.
Bottled in 2013. I tasted this at 0; 24 & 48 hours to date.
Update at 72 Hours: Losing a little freshness and the vanilla taste is gone but a hazelnut has replaced it, including in the aroma. Still marvelous though but better earlier.
94 Points
