1947 Barros Colheita (bottled 1998)

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Alex Bridgeman
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1947 Barros Colheita (bottled 1998)

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Bottled 1998. Brick brown colour, 30% colour. Gentle ginger and butterscotch on the nose. Good bruised apple acidity on the palate, a hint of ginger, a touch of coffee. Lightly structured. Coffee tannins aftertaste, green apple acidity finish. 87/100. Drunk 27-Sep-21. Decanting time N/K.
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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