2018 Ramos Pinto Quinta do Bom Retiro Vintage Port

This announces its presence by dramatic color and pungent aromatics with notable cistus nuances. The structure is impressive on opening, making this tight, tense and powerful. It's rather accessible, though, the next day. As this ages—and it needs some aging—it will be interesting to see if the fruit and mid-palate keep up with the power. It certainly has some notable potential, and it was in very good balance when tasted the next day. So, I think the answer will be a clear 'yes.' Overall, it has a suave, refined and sophisticated demeanor. There were 750 cases produced.