- Review of the event as a whole;
- 2005 Niepoort colheita (†, from SCD);
- 1963 Constantino (AHB);
- 1970 Warre (IDJ);
- 1987 Martinez (SCD);
- 1967 Cockburn (JDAW);
- Placemats;
- Planning and arrangements.
1963 Constantino
1963 Constantino
AHB was in London. The natural consequences followed.
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: 1963 Constantino
Mature bronzed red colour, 40% opaque. Gentle nose, not showing much with just a little thick and sweet sandalwood. Thick texture on the palate, slightly treacly. Deep and delicious fruit driven palate, balanced by the acidity and full of flavour. Rich and mouthfilling this is complete and rounded on the palate. Plenty of acidity and fragrance keeps the balance and still shows a hint of tannin drying the edges of the teeth. A little too much acidity shows on the aftertaste then a very interesting finish of dry black chocolate which compliments the bruised orange. 94/100. Drunk 19-Apr-17. Decanted 13½ hours.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: 1963 Constantino
Cn63, decanted 06:00. Red, 30% opaque. Palate hot, very hot, and very dry. Faded cherries behind; mid-to-light weight. But it improved with air in the glass, and became less dry.