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Some of the usual suspects gathered at the White Horse in Newport, Essex for the traditional Port Forum Christmas gathering to which were brought the traditional ‘Unknown shippers and their peculiar friends’. Delights of the evening included the very fine fillet steaks, the sparkling company of Jo (pub manager), Mel (on duty for the evening) and Jane the chef.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1950 Croft;
• 1887 Unknown;
• 1935 Croft;
• 1942 Graham;
• 1927 Graham;
• ???? Unknown;
• 1917 Martinez;
• 1912 Sandeman;
• 1958 Quinta do Noval;
• 1955 Sandeman;
• 1958 Martinez;
• 1955 Offley;
• 1940 Souza Guedes colheita;
• Organisation and planning.

60% opaque with a caramel nose...quite a harsh entry and quite acidic...not entirely pleasant but finish was smooth with a hint of mint and varnish which mellowed in time.

An odd tasting old tawny; drinkable but not enjoyed.
rating: ok