Lot 337
GRAHAM'S VINTAGE PORT 1994 (1) WA 96
QUINTA DE VESUVIO VINTAGE PORT 2011 (1)
QUINTA DO NOVAL VINTAGE PORT 2011 (1)
TAYLOR FLADGATE VINTAGE PORT 1997 (1) WA 96
Lot 337 Details
GRAHAM'S VINTAGE PORT 1994 (1)
Douro, Portugal.
scraped, marked, wrinkled & stained label.
In a port tasting, tasting Graham's is almost like tasting a big, rich, succulent Merlot after a group of blockbuster, tannic Cabernets. Sweeter and more obvious than many ports, the opaque purple-colored 1994 is fruity, powerful, and rich, with an addictive hedonistic quality. It will be ready to drink in 8-10 years and keep for up to 30. As always, this is a showy, flamboyant port that has the advantage of being slightly sweeter than other 1994s. A great Graham's. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2035. October 1996 WA 96
QUINTA DE VESUVIO VINTAGE PORT 2011 (1)
Portugal.
wrinkled capsule.
QUINTA DO NOVAL VINTAGE PORT 2011 (1)
Douro, Portugal.
marked & scraped label. wrinkled capsule.
TAYLOR FLADGATE VINTAGE PORT 1997 (1)
Douro, Portugal.
stained, marked & scraped label.
Saturated black/purple-colored, with stunning aromatics of blueberries, blackberries, licorice, and iron, this spectacular vintage port is one of the stars of the vintage. Extremely full-bodied, with silky tannin, spectacular concentration and purity, multiple flavor levels, and an evolved, forward personality, this is an exquisite yet precocious 1997 vintage port. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030. December 1999 WA 96