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Burmester Vintage Port 1997 (Tasted 2018)

Taste notes right after decanting

Dark red in the color with some haziness to it.

Dominating alcohol in the aroma, slight subtle notes of dried fruit.

Good balance on alcohol and acid in the taste. Mature wine with spicy notes and a weak after taste.

Intermediate rating 81 / 100

Taste notes 3½ hours after decanting

The wine cleared up and became more clear.

The taste experience is better, with the less dominating alcohol.

Intermediate rating 83 / 100

Taste notes 7 hours after decanting

The taste reveals notes of oak and cask, but the wine lacks potency and powerful taste.

Overall rating 84 / 100

Taste notes 1 hour after decanting

Beautiful red color with orange notes. Clear and with heavy curtains.

Powerful aroma with a slight alcohol, but good fruit and sharp licorice and tannins.

Taste comes off with sharp tannins, almost burning in combination with the alcohol. Powerful dried fruits and raisins in the after taste.

Intermediate rating 87 / 100

Taste notes 5 hours after decanting

Color has turned into the darker reds.

Aroma is free of the dominating alcohol.

Tannins have settle and makes the tasting experience better.

Intermediate rating 89 / 100

Taste notes 22 hours after decanting

Color has taken on some brown notes to the dark red.

Complex aroma with a balanced fruit and heavy darkness.

Full bodied with good tannin. Easy to drink, long after taste and clearly not going to perform better with more oxygen.

Overall rating 91 / 100