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by flash_uk
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!
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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?
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.
by flash_uk
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.