Tasted at JDAW's Cellar Reduction Dinner on 16th February 2022.
Brick red in colour, opaque at the centre with a wide rim. Gentle sweet mandarins on the nose. Smooth texture on entry, gentle tannins in softly baked fruit. Nice acidity keeping the palate and fruit fresh. Cedar and cinnamon finish of good length. Enjoyable. 85/100. drunk 16-Feb-22. Decanted 3½ hours.
1985 KWV Port
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1985 KWV Port
Top 2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
2026: DR Very Old White, Graham Stone Terraces 2011, Quevedo Branco 1986 b.2026
2026: DR Very Old White, Graham Stone Terraces 2011, Quevedo Branco 1986 b.2026
Re: 1985 KWV Port
70% opacity, dark red-brown. Nose has figs, tobacco, molasses. Full mouthfeel, though fairly flat with medium tannin. Figs.