I’ve been a bit all over the shop the last couple of weeks and things have been very quiet on the new release front. I’ve just got back from a conference on the Gold Coast (AusCERT, an IT Security thing, boring for the most part) just in time for it to bucket down and flood the place. I did however get a good meal in at The Rice Paddy, a Vietnamese joint on the main strip of Surfers that delivers with some top class duck. Most of the importers all seem to be landing all of their new stuff over the next couple of weeks, so there should be plenty to look at.
Things are looking up a bit for imported wine at the moment, the exchange rate has improved and the frequency of shipping to Australia from southern Europe is getting back to normal. None of the rumoured tax changes were delivered in the federal budget however…
Anyway, I took a few bottles with me up to the Gold Coast, this little 375ml of LBV port was very handy. The nose opens up with red cherries, blueberry, violets, dusty rocks, coffee and a bit of spice. Warm and open in the mouth, there is a bit of grip to it with mild sweetness and some cleansing acid. Far from cloying, there are some interesting savoury elements that make this the perfect partner for fuller flavoured blue cheese. Perfect for cold rainy nights in the tropics. 88+ Pts
Source: The Spanish Acquisition Price: $35 (375ml) Closure: Conventional Cork
A home fave as well. Less kind remarks for the 04 on the port fora from what I can see but I think the 04 almost as good as the 03.
cheers
Carl
Yeah, I’ve read a few off putting comments on the 04, but I can’t see it in the bottle. I do think some expect VP quality for LBV price however…
I hear you. Noval comes close though at times
cheers
Carl
only to make a comment… this is a Portuguese wine.. from Porto.. not spanish….
THIS IS A PORTUGUESE WINE… DO YOU KNOW WHRE IS PORTUGAL AND THE ORIGINAL LOCATION OF PORT WINE?
Hi Paulo,
Not sure what the problem is, but yes I know where Porto is, I’ve even been there a couple of times…