WINE REVIEWS

Porto Wines 1988 - 1995

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Tasting Notes:

Andresen Porto

1992 LBV

 

SANTE

 

Cherry, orange, & cassis. Nice shot of grip, chocolaty middle; finish is tasty , rasberryish and a little warm .. October 1998

Andresen Porto

1992 LBV

 

WINE JOURNAL

The 1992 late bottled Vintage (17) has a deep perfume of cedar and plums. The sweet, rounded, balanced cedary plum palate has balanced sweetness. ... June 1997

Andresen Porto CENTURY 10 years old

 

SANTE

 

.. spicy orange nose, with cherries and caramel . Soft, very nutty and walnuty. Low fruit for the style, but tasty .... October 1998

Andresen Porto ROYAL 20 yrs old

 

SANTE

 

Full. intense, sweet cherry and walnut nose. A l little warm in the sweet, caramelized finish. Lean style but very good... October 1998

Qta. do COTTO Champalimaud Vintage 1995

 

 

SANTE

 

Sweet, rich nose. Nice grip, lovely cherries, fairly well structured......October 1998

 

Qta. do COTTO Champalimaud Vintage 1989

SANTE

Rich, fruity but classic nose. Nice extract and middle. Some grip. A trace short, but well made and delicious. .... October 1998

 

Qta. dos MURCAS 1988 LBV

 

SANTE

 

Fat, classic nose. Simple cherries, with a hint of grip. Fat and chocolaty throughout. Simple but very friendly and delicious. .. October 1998

 

Qta. dos MURCAS 1988 LBV

 

WINE JOURNAL

The 1998 Late Bottled Vintage (18) , has a deep perfume of cassis. and cedar, with black fruit and spice. The flavors, echoing the aromas, translate beautifully through the long finish. It is lush, sweet, rounded and well-balanced. Super! ... June 1997

POCAS Porto Seguro 1994 Vintage

 

DECANTER

Rich, Intense nose,. multi-facted, with a good fruit intensity. Sweet and powerful palate. , with intensity and real power. (MR) **** Highly recommended. ..... November 1998

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