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1983 Calem
Posted: 16:41 Sat 02 Dec 2017
by jdaw1
An excellent vertical of
Cálem and Cálem Quinta da Foz, on 29th November 2017, at
The Boot & Flogger, as arranged by
PhilW.
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Re: 1983 Calem
Posted: 16:24 Sun 03 Dec 2017
by jdaw1
Cá83, decanted 14:30. Dark dark red, 60% opaque. Another big Port, showing well, especially for a vintage of which many bottles can be disappointing. The mid palate slightly dry.
Re: 1983 Calem
Posted: 22:28 Thu 04 Jan 2018
by Alex Bridgeman
Deep red, mature but without the brick tones of the older vintage. Soap and cranberries on the nose, almost identical in smell to the vintages 1970-80. Hollow entry, little fruit and lots of dry, dusty tannins. The soapy but fruitless palate is blank and empty. Dry cheeks on the aftertaste highlight the cranberry bitter finish. Sour and unblanced, this is not a pleasant port. 80/100. 5½ hour decant.