1980 Smith Woodhouse

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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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1980 Smith Woodhouse

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Fonseca 1980
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Re: 1980 Smith Woodhouse

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Very dark indeed, only slightly paling at the rim. Another port with excellent tannic balance but just a touch more stolid than the winning GC - no first place points.
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A dangerous Port. This was by far the easiest drinker of the night with a really balanced palate (just a little heat to see you off). My pos 4.
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Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
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One of the darker 1980s. Deep red in the middle. Quite a limited nose but in the mouth, some fresh fruit—lovely cherries—with good acidity and a medium to long aftertaste. Very enjoyable.
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Taylor’s LBV
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Also a dark red wine (though a little lighter than the Dow and the Gould Campbell) – barely pale at the rim. I thought the nose was muted but that the palate and the aftertaste, both of black cherry/almonds, were pleasant.
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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Deep red, looking to be in early maturity; 80% opaque. A lovely fruity, slightly soapy, redcurrant nose that is showing nicely. Rich and balanced on the palate, with generous fruit and a touch of tannins still showing in the mouth. The balance is lovely and patience rewards with several phases of flavour covering warm cloves and cherries. These dominate the aftertaste with the tannins giving a pleasant slightly dry edge to the finish. Very lovely, my joint top wine of the night together with the Taylor. 90/100. Drunk 20-Oct-21. Decanted 6 hours.
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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