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LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE PORT 2012 Bottled in 2016, unfiltered, DOP
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer QUINTA DO CRASTO
Very deep intense purple colour. Intense, sweet, ripe plum nose with some caramel-vanilla notes. Sweet medium-full bodied, well structured, dense, mouthfilling, rich, ripe, plum flavours with a lingering, bright, sandalwood-caramel-tinged finish. A lovely size for sipping at a great price. Has 20% alcohol and 114 g/L residual sugar with lot number L-09L16 on the back label. CSPC 515536
Type Fortified Wine - Port
Agent Phi Dan
Country Portugal
Region
Rating ***(90 points)
Classy, Dense, Sweet Ripe Plums
LCBO Text Status Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
A Best Buy
TASTING NOTE: What could be a better way to finish a fine meal for two, than with a half-bottle of fine LBV Port? This one offers sweet cherry, plum, raisin and fig notes with a long, complex finish. Pair with dark-chocolate-dipped strawberries. (Vintages panel, Feb. 2017) Price $ 13.95
Bottle Size 375 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - September 30, 2017
Cases bought 99 (12 bottles per case)

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