The opaque purple-colored 2007 Quinta Passadouro Vintage Port displays notes of olives and other savory components as well as licorice and blackberry in its enticing perfume. On the palate it has plenty of round, succulent fruit, good depth and concentration, and enough structure to evolve for 6-8 years. It will reach its peak earlier than most of its colleagues but will still offer pleasing drinking through 2022 if not longer. No known American Importer.

A well-structured wine, with black plum and spice, keeping the acidity and fruitiness of the vintage, and projecting them into a rich texture. It is on the dry side, the spirit showing just a little, but this will pass with aging. A fine vintage.——R.V.(8/1/2010)—— 91