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1994 Martinez

Posted: 23:06 Sat 17 May 2008
by DRT
Inspired by Jdaw's M97 TN

A huge blackcurrant smell filled the room while decanting. Dark in the decanter but lighter than expected in the glass. A nice mid to heavy weight. Black fruits quickly followed by lots of heat which fades into a minty finish. This should be good if the heat integrates.

More later.

Re: 1994 Martinez

Posted: 23:17 Sat 17 May 2008
by jdaw1
Did that Mz97 TN inspire you to include such excellent pictures? Presumably they’re coming soon.

Re: 1994 Martinez

Posted: 00:33 Sun 18 May 2008
by DRT
jdaw1 wrote:Did that Mz97 TN inspire you to include such excellent pictures? Presumably they’re coming soon.
Yes, they will follow once the Mrs goes to bed and can't accuse me of spending too much time with my port geek friends :wink:

Posted: 01:06 Sun 18 May 2008
by DRT
+2 Hours
Better weight. Chocolate, delicious and now slightly tannic. A nice long finish. Very promising.

Posted: 02:10 Sun 18 May 2008
by DRT
+4 Hours
Now a great molasses nose but a bit hollow in the mouth. Still lots of fruit and a good finish.

I have a feeling this wine needs to grow up. It has enough tannic dryness to see it through but enough fruity scrumptiousness to be wiped out in it's youth.

Score: 5-7

Posted: 07:18 Sun 18 May 2008
by RonnieRoots
I have a soft spot for (and a good stack of) this port, and always enjoy it thoroughly when we drink it. In fact, it is the only bottle of vintage port we brought with us from Holland!

Posted: 11:36 Sun 18 May 2008
by KillerB
Had this with bman and Stevie three years ago and it was excellent for such a young Port. Needed more time but we would easily have finished it if Stevie hadn't cried off with the old "I've got a plane to catch" excuse.

Posted: 01:22 Mon 19 May 2008
by DRT
Photos as promised...

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Posted: 01:25 Mon 19 May 2008
by KillerB
Nice colour :990033:

Posted: 01:27 Mon 19 May 2008
by DRT
KillerB wrote:Nice colour :990033:
The colour is almost as good as the taste :D

Posted: 01:28 Mon 19 May 2008
by DRT
...but quite light for a '94