1969 Taylor LBV

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KillerB
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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1969 Taylor LBV

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Port is basically a red drink
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DRT
Fonseca 1966
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Re: 1969 Taylor LBV

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Slightly coudy but with lots of red. Spirit on the nose. Very tart, acidic and very hot. Taste of dentist's mouthwash.

Just in case there is any doubt, this wasn't good.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1969 Taylor LBV

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Filtered, bottled in 1975. 30% opaque. Soft and mature red colour. Consistent (plastic) nose with the previous two Taylor LBVs (1965 and 1967). Some fruit on impact, but very dry and with VA on the palate; very hot. Also hot on the aftertaste, but the heat fades slowly to reveal a long, sour cherry finish. Fell apart in the glass over the course of an hour, or so. 74/100.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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