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• 1983 Warre (CHJ);
• 1985 Martinez (DRT);
• 1985 Warre (RLC);
• 1960 Dow (BMHR);
• 1985 Churchill (AHB);
• 1987 Niepoort (CMAG);
• 1970 Warre (RAYC);
• 1985 Fonseca (JDAW);
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Ni87, brought by CMAG. Red-red-brown, slightly cloudy, 60% opaque. To taste lots of tannic structure, some heat. Dry entry. Mid-weight. Gentle plum.

But sweetness increased with time in the glass.

Deep red colour, deep rim, 90% opaque. Initially hints of a bit of VA, but this quickly blew off to leave a nutmeg infused red cherry bouquet. Delicious entry, sweet and with great balance; concentrated fruit and a big palate presence that was really attractive. Big aftertaste with masses of fruit; big and vigorous exaggerated finish. Just fabulous port! 91/100. 2 hour decant.