2003 Quinta do Crasto Vintage Port

Deep purple with some maroon notes already on the rim. Wild, herby, reminiscent of the Douro valley immediately on the nose. Marked acidity with pepper – that 'wild' smell I associate with bio viticulture. Very concentrated and confident. Suave with tannins and lots of lifted fruit. Very lively. If this were a table wine it would be northern Rhone Syrah. This tasted much better than an earlier sample tasted blind and noted only 15. (JR)