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We gathered to see how the ports of five major houses from the early 80s were faring.

Links:

• Review of the event;
• ◊ Dow 1980; ◊ Warre 1980; ◊ Graham 1980; ◊ Fonseca 1980; ◊ Taylor 1980;
• ◊ Dow 1983; ◊ Warre 1983; ◊ Graham 1983; ◊ Fonseca 1983; ◊ Taylor 1983;
• ◊ Dow 1985; ◊ Warre 1985; ◊ Graham 1985; ◊ Fonseca 1985; ◊ Taylor 1985;
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements;

60% opacity, rich red. Cherries on the nose. Sweet, tannins, smooth. Chocolate and cherrie. Very mild heat then a long aftertaste. Fine port! No points awarded, but this is absolutely fine stuff.

Deep red colour, quite youthful; 80% opaque. Youthful sweet cherry on the nose with a good dose of sweet lavender. Closed, youthful palate with lots of ripe tannins. The sweet cherry fruit comes through on the mid-palate; youthful but with the edges beautifully softened. Lovely fruit driven aftertaste that highlights the sweetness of the wine. This surprised with its youth. 91/100.

G83. Dark red, 60% opaque. Slightly acidic; sweet; and slightly unbalanced. Red plums and good length.