A bottle purchased from Berry Brothers, who were selling the stock of a deceased customer on behalf of the family. This bottle had been bought on release and stored with Berry's until collected by me in 2009. The bottle had a high fill and a very firm cork.
Lovely mature brick red appearance, 50% opaque. Rich and complex nose of spiced plumped dried fruit. Such amazing complexity on the palate; dried cherries, nutmeg and cinnamon, a touch of cedar and hints of tannins. Layer after layer of flavour with a balance that is just exquisite. A slight dryness to the aftertaste and a red liquorice finish measured in minutes. This is a magnificent Port which is better now than it was 1-2 hours after being decanted. 95/100. Drunk 21-Nov-21. Decanted 1 day.
1966 Dow
- Alex Bridgeman
- Graham’s 1948
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1966 Dow
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