1970 Gonzalez Byass

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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winesecretary
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1970 Gonzalez Byass

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+ 23 hrs

deep clear red, a really lovely looking wine. Nose of crushed mint leaves with a hint of cherries behind. Rich and very sweet palate of red cherry jam and spice. Lots of mint and pepper on the finish.

Good, but perhaps a little simpler on the palate than I was hoping for.
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