2017 Martha

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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Alex Bridgeman
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Deep crimson in colour. A nose which was gently perfumed and quite delicious. A lovely texture on the palate, which is well constructed so as to give an excellent mouthfeel. Powerful tannins, huge acidity and plentiful ripe fruit combine to give a big Port with a wonderful elegance. 92-94/100.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Mt17: something not right about this.
Constandia
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Deep purple, unusual nose of red fruit and marzipan, felt slightly over-ripe, intensely tannic with a bitter hint on the aftertaste which left a drying sensation. Finishes medium+ 15.5/20
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D5: Very attractive red fruit driven nose, mainly cranberry. Powerful entry. Bright acids. Little tannin in evidence but certainly present. This is a very attractive earlier drinking style on the red fruit spectrum. Lovely, slightly warming finish.
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