1980 Quarles Harris

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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1980 Quarles Harris

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On Wednesday 8th February 2012 four port enthusiasts met in The Bung Hole to enjoy some fine port, served blind. And we did. Links:
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QH80: red-purple, 90% opaque. Nose young, with plum and prune and leather. To taste light; pruney fruit. Very pleasant but light.
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Melon nose - very dark - mid weight with stewed fruit and a very dry finish.
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Dalva Golden White Colheita 1952
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Re: 1980 Quarles Harris

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All I can say is that it didn't taste like F83 :)
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