1968 Graham's Malvedos Vintage Port
Posted: 01:13 Wed 27 Jun 2007
Tasted 8 Oct 2005 - the day I broke my hand skiing
Cork out in one piece - one handed
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On Decanting
Dark red colour with clear rim. Very closed nose. Fig taste with no heat - not much of a finish
+2 Hours
Still not much on the nose. Soft and smooth with a hint of licorice. Not fruity. Better finish than before. Strange, but nice. Very dry.
+4 Hours
Drying out but a little more fruit than before. Still very nice, but isn't Vintage Port always nice with this many painkillers
+24 Hours
Not much on the nose. Becoming harsh and spirity. Tastes like treacle - must drink the other 5 bottles in one sitting (each
)
Cork out in one piece - one handed
. On Decanting
Dark red colour with clear rim. Very closed nose. Fig taste with no heat - not much of a finish
+2 Hours
Still not much on the nose. Soft and smooth with a hint of licorice. Not fruity. Better finish than before. Strange, but nice. Very dry.
+4 Hours
Drying out but a little more fruit than before. Still very nice, but isn't Vintage Port always nice with this many painkillers
+24 Hours
Not much on the nose. Becoming harsh and spirity. Tastes like treacle - must drink the other 5 bottles in one sitting (each
)