On Tuesday 26th March 2024, at The Boot & flogger, we tasted 1994s.
1994 Kopke
Re: 1994 Kopke
K94: dark red, 60% opaque. I liked the bright freshness of this. Good Port.
Re: 1994 Kopke
40% but red not brown. Nose quite closed. Palate better, but there was something odd, but quite liked it. 4+/7.
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Re: 1994 Kopke
Decanted at 14.45, tasted at 18.40.
A deeply coloured rich red appearance, 80% opaque. Very little showing on the nose, perhaps a little lemon oil if the imagination is worked hard. Lovely texture on the palate, smooth dark cherry and bramble fruit - fruit which is vigorous, sweet and very generous. The aftertaste and finish are very impressive, packed full of black cherry. Despite the generosity of fruit, I felt the wine was still a little closed and will be magnificent when it opens up again soon. 94/100.
A deeply coloured rich red appearance, 80% opaque. Very little showing on the nose, perhaps a little lemon oil if the imagination is worked hard. Lovely texture on the palate, smooth dark cherry and bramble fruit - fruit which is vigorous, sweet and very generous. The aftertaste and finish are very impressive, packed full of black cherry. Despite the generosity of fruit, I felt the wine was still a little closed and will be magnificent when it opens up again soon. 94/100.
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.