2003 Cockburn
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Deep ruby. High-toned aromas of kirsch, licorice and walnut. Then suave, dense and pure, with slightly high-toned flavors of black fruits and licorice. The finish displays sweet tannins and excellent length, with subtle lingering notes of black cherry, licorice and nuts.
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The fresh herb-laced aromatics of the dark-colored 2003 Cockburn Vintage Port reveal loads of spirit-infused black fruits. Armed with a gorgeously rich and fruit-packed mid-palate, this chocolate, black cherry, as well as sweet plum drenched wine appears to slightly drop-off before roaring back to display a long finish. After 4 days of air, this wine exhibited disturbing levels of volatile acidity. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. Incidentally, two other vintage ports from the Cockburn house were tasted, the Martinez (two bottles revealed excessive volatile acidity) and the Quinta dos Canais which was outstandingly engaging yet, with air, displayed disturbing volatile traits. Importer: Allied Domecq Wines USA, Healdsburg, CA; tel. (707) 473-2336
Dark purplish crimson. Very sweet, almost raisin-like nose. Slightly woody. Lusciously sweet but the tannins are not immediately obvious; they close in on the finish however. The spirit is quite dominant. A bigger wine than the Quinta dos Canais. (JR)
Fantastic aromas of blackberries and tar. Lightly stemmy, which is the sign of a great young Vintage Port. Full-bodied, with wonderfully integrated tannins and a lasting finish. Lots of plums and raspberries. The new 1927? Best after 2012. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 3,000 cases made. – James Suckling , Wine Spectator 2006