92
points
Quinta de Ventozelo 2005 Vintage Port (Port)
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$70
Dense, dusty, structured, tannic, dry wine, that promises aging potential. It is definitely young, dark with plum skin fruits, power and richness, that go along with excellent acidity.
— R.V.
(3/1/2008)
92
points
Quinta de Ventozelo 2003 Vintage Port (Port)
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$60
Still in the flush of youth, this creamy-textured vintage Port strikes all the right notes, from complex aromas to powerful flavors. Blackberry, plum and earth notes finish long, buttressed by supple tannins. Based on the rapid maturation of the 2001 and 2002, drink this one from 2010-2020.
— J.C.
(6/1/2006)
90
points
Quinta de Ventozelo 2005 Touriga Nacional (Douro)
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$19
You want concentration? Then come to this wine. The tannins are immensely strong, dark, bone dry, supporting structured ripe fruit, black figs and plums, with an emphasis on fruit skins. Only slowly, as the wine opens up, does the fruit really explode in the mouth, along with spice and sweet acidity.
— R.V.
(11/1/2009)