1970 Sandeman

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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Graham’s 1977
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1970 Sandeman

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On Wednesday 9th August 2017 we gathered at The Boot & Flogger to taste some port.

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Graham’s 1977
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Re: 1970 Sandeman

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35% opacity, warm red, rim slightly brown. Velvety entry, sweetness, red fruits, crranberries and a little mocha bitterness towards the finish. Good balance, gentle tannins with the finish. I guessed D70.
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Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1970 Sandeman

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Lovely mature red colour, warm and cherry like in tone; 40% opaque. Herbaceous on the nose, showing some sour cranberry. Mature but still with some youth on the palate, a little restrained at first but generous levels of fruit come through on the mid-palate; fruit which is mixed with the dry texture of plum stones. This port has a delightful balance on the palate with lovely sweet plummy fruit. The finish is great, sweet and delicious with a nice length to it. This is comfort port which needs no more time in the cellar. Served blind, this was guessed to be Warre 1985. 86/100. 09-Aug-17. Decanted 11 hours.
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S70. Red-pink, 40% opaque. Nose of VA. Acidity very strong.
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