2003 Gould Campbell
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Full ruby. Blackberry, violet and licorice aromas. Dense, concentrated and primary, with a distinctly pliant, chewy texture. Not hugely sweet but boasts superb fruit and a stony complexity. Finishes ripely tannic and long.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Coffee, black fruits, and graphite can be detected in the almost Pauillac-like nose of the dark purple-colored 2003 Gould Campbell Vintage Port. On the palate, this forward medium to full-bodied wine displays chocolate, tar, blackberry, molasses, and plum flavors in a slightly raw yet harmonious format. It has excellent depth, a friendly (if simple) nature, and will be approachable earlier than most top-echelon vintage ports. Projected maturity: 2010-2025. No known American importer.
Slightly less intense hue than most. Lacks freshness on the nose. Very sweet, then inky. Sandpaper tannins on the finish. Slightly cheesey. Very jagged – some rawness. (JR)