2016 Skeffington

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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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2016 Skeffington

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Fragrant and perfumed nose, elegant with a dose of sloe and a promise of acidity. Modest body with high levels of acidity and good bramble fruit that is sweet and refined. The fruit leads on the aftertaste and slowly changes to a lovely chocolate and blackcurrant finish. This is a very nice, medium-bodied port that has plenty of acidity and modest tannins which will evolve into a refined and elegant port. Potentially great value for money if offered at an attractive price. 88-90.

Tasted 12 September 2018.
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Doggett
Morgan 1991
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Re: 2016 Skeffington

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Sk16 Deep Ruby red but a bit duller than some in colour. Good fruits on nose and palate, lots of acidity, but well balanced. A very drinkable port and looks to be a good buy for the longer term from the budget end.
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flash_uk
Graham’s 1977
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Re: 2016 Skeffington

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85% opacity, dark red. Strawberry nose. Fruit entry, dry finish, tannins medium coarseness. Low to middling acidity, strawberries.
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