The 1992 is a majestic young port that should ultimately rival, perhaps even surpass this house's most recent great efforts (1985, 1977, 1970, 1963). This colossal vintage port reveals a nearly opaque black/purple color, and an explosive nose of jammy black fruits, licorice, chocolate, and spices. Extremely full-bodied and unctuously-textured, this multi-layered, enormously-endowed port reveals a finish that lasts for over a minute. It is a magnificent port that will age well for 30-40 years. Robert Parker
Shay A
Wednesday Wine Committee from this past week. A fantastic hosting by @joe leatherwood . 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds, 1 dessert wine. All tasted blind as usual. Very good right now and hardly showing any heat. It’s so well balanced and integrated that I called this early ‘80s port. Plethora of baking spices, cherry liqueur, dark cocoa dipped graham cracker, dates and cherry fig. Nice sweetness. In a good window.
Wednesday Wine Committee from this past week. A fantastic hosting by @joe leatherwood . 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds, 1 dessert wine. All tasted blind as usual. Very good right now and hardly showing any heat. It’s so well balanced and integrated that I called this early ‘80s port. Plethora of baking spices, cherry liqueur, dark cocoa dipped graham cracker, dates and cherry fig. Nice sweetness. In a good window.
9.4Mike Saviage
Tawny color, translucent and clear. Enticing fragrant nose. Notes of sweet fruit, cranberries, rose petals and earth. Rich and impactful in the mouth. Long persisting finish. Still young. From a 375.
Tawny color, translucent and clear. Enticing fragrant nose. Notes of sweet fruit, cranberries, rose petals and earth. Rich and impactful in the mouth. Long persisting finish. Still young. From a 375.
9.5Miguel Ostrowski
Such a baby! very concentrated could have slept for another 20 years
Such a baby! very concentrated could have slept for another 20 years
9.4David Koenen
Thanks J!
Thanks J!
9.3Byron Hewett
OMG. This is so good. Perfectly in harmony. Figs, dates. Spice cake. Very long finish.
OMG. This is so good. Perfectly in harmony. Figs, dates. Spice cake. Very long finish.
9.9Byron Hewett
Beautiful 1992 VP. Rich, layered and complex. Yummy!
Beautiful 1992 VP. Rich, layered and complex. Yummy!
9.6terry
Excellent with a super blue stilton cheese
Excellent with a super blue stilton cheese
9.6Lisa Silver
One of Melanie's bottles. 5/25/17 Mel's graduation. With Melanie, Mom & Phil
One of Melanie's bottles. 5/25/17 Mel's graduation. With Melanie, Mom & Phil
10Roman Sukley
Still working that cork.
Still working that cork.
9.2Roy Arias
Fresh and lively but would benefit from more cellar time.
Fresh and lively but would benefit from more cellar time.
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