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- 12:27 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1963 Fonseca
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2992
Re: 1963 Fonseca
45% opacity, warm red. No further note - I must have enjoyed it though as I gave it a point!
- 12:26 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1966 Warre
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2988
Re: 1966 Warre
40% opacity, mature red-amber, very clear. Lovely nose, cranberries, violets, tobacco. Soft, smooth, still some grip, caramels, dried cranberries.
- 12:25 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1970 Croft
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2180
Re: 1970 Croft
40% opacity, cloudy red-brown. Odd nose - iron metallic. no further note.
- 12:24 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1970 Smith Woodhouse
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3063
Re: 1970 Smith Woodhouse
45% opacity, warm red. Dusty nose, red fruit. Gentle heat, red fruit, slightly one-dimensional, dustiness on the palate - the full power feels a little cloaked and muted. TCA?
- 12:23 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1970 Delaforce
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2718
Re: 1970 Delaforce
45% opacity, red, slightly cloudy. Soft redcurrants on the nose. Soft and round, very mild heat, chewy sweet redcurrants.
- 12:21 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1970 Rebello Valente
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3031
Re: 1970 Rebello Valente
40% opacity, mature red, very clear. Caramels and red fruit. Soft and smooth, rounded, dusty red fruit, faint peppery hints.
- 12:20 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1970 Quinta do Noval
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3131
Re: 1970 Quinta do Noval
40% opacity, warm red, brown rim. Red fruit, nice freshness. Soft entry, mild heat mid-late palate, some dryness, chewy red fruit.
- 12:19 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1985 Martinez
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3039
Re: 1985 Martinez
45% opacity, rich red. Some caramels and cranberries. Sofy entry, gentle heat mid-late palate, full and chewy, a little short on the finish with some coffee bitterness.
- 12:17 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2005 Warre Cavadinha
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2981
Re: 2005 Warre Cavadinha
60% opacity, fresh red, cloudy. No further note.
- 12:16 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2004 Warre Cavadinha
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2910
Re: 2004 Warre Cavadinha
60% opacity, deep dark red. Full, tannins gripping, blackcurrants, chewy.
- 12:16 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2002 Warre Cavadinha
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2854
Re: 2002 Warre Cavadinha
65% opacity, deep red, slightly cloudy. Raspberries. Fruity, mid-weight, very faint tannin, hot peppery finish.
- 12:15 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2001 Warre Cavadinha
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2909
Re: 2001 Warre Cavadinha
60% opacity, deep red. Concentrated bramble. Soft entry, some gentle gripping tannin, blackcurrant, full, pepper.
- 12:14 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1996 Warre Cavadinha
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2798
Re: 1996 Warre Cavadinha
50% opacity, deep red. Blackberries, veryconcentraed. Full, chewy, slight sweetness, molasses and blackberry. Finish has a slight acidic tinge.
- 12:13 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1995 Warre Cavadinha
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2887
Re: 1995 Warre Cavadinha
55% opacity, deep red. Ric nose, tar, tobacco, molasses. Chewy, sweet, molasses and plums.
- 12:12 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1987 Warre Cavadinha
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2746
Re: 1987 Warre Cavadinha
55% opacity, deep red. Rich fruity nose, molasses. Lovely chewy molasses. Great sweetness.
- 12:11 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1986 Warre Cavadinha
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2719
Re: 1986 Warre Cavadinha
50% opacity, dark red. concentrated fruit - plums. Full, faint tannin, rich and concentrated plums.
- 12:10 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1982 Warre Cavadinha
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2791
Re: 1982 Warre Cavadinha
45% opacity, mature red, slightly cloudy. Nose has red fruit but covered by a metallic note. Soft, red fruit, a bit one-dimensional and lacking some acidity to give balance and backbone.
- 12:09 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1979 Warre Cavadinha
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2819
Re: 1979 Warre Cavadinha
35% opacity, mature red. Concenrated red fruit. Huge burst of lovely strawberry fruit with perfect sweetness. Delicate but nicely balanced.
- 12:08 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1978 Warre Cavadinha
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2845
Re: 1978 Warre Cavadinha
30% opacity, mature clear red, orange rim. Red fruits on the nose. Soft and delicate, some red fruit - strawberry, lovely sweetness. Nicely balanced.
- 12:04 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Other Fortified Wines
- Topic: 1975 Chiltern Valley Syrah
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5790
Re: 1975 Chiltern Valley Syrah
Deep dark red. Super sweet.
- 12:04 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2011 Fortnum & Mason (Niepoort)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1295
Re: 2011 Fortnum & Mason (Niepoort)
80% opacity, deep red-purple. Lovely concentrated fruit. Smooth, rich, full, faint tannin, concentrated fruit.
- 12:03 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1992 Graham Malvedos
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1285
Re: 1992 Graham Malvedos
70% opacity, dark red. Fresh, rich, sweet nose. Rich and chewy, strawberries, full, balanced.
- 12:02 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1977 Fonseca
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1427
Re: 1977 Fonseca
40% opacity, mature red, orange rim. Classic '77 nose. Lovely smooth entry, caramel, cranberry, good length. Top port.
- 12:01 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1970 Unknown
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1131
Re: 1970 Unknown
40% opacity, mature red. Fried bacon on the nose. Soft and chewy, but not quite right.
- 12:00 Tue 04 Jul 2023
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1970 Gould Campbell
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1382
Re: 1970 Gould Campbell
70% opacity, dark red. Deep rich fruit on the nose. Ful mouthfeel, pepper, damson.