A wax capsule indistinctly branded with the bottler as ""W…SCHLADEN 1896 MIDDLESBOROUGH"" (possibly ""WALTER""). The cork was branded Feuerheerd 1896.
From Mike Meehan. A very pale golden brown colour, 20% opaque. Stale and a little oxidised on the nose, a smell which later started to reveal a little citrus. Much fresher on the palate with the acidity keeping the balance. Some notes of oxidation showed on the late palate with butterscotch flavouring the acidity, but little or no fruit present. Nutty aftertaste and finish. Tired and dried out but still pleasant. 87/100. Tasted 15-Dec-22. Decanted 1½ hours.
1896 Feuerheerd
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1896 Feuerheerd
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports.