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Obvious suspects gathered in The Bung Hole, theoretically to quality-assure Tom’s new case of 1958 Delaforce, but really for good company and ports.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1958 Delaforce;
• 1958 Royal Oporto;
• 1970 Berry Bros & Rudd (Warre);
• 1970 Croft;
• 1970 Croft Quinta da Roeda;
• 1963 Borges & Irmão;
• Offley crusted, bottled 1965;
• 1985 Quinta do Sibio;
• 1978 Dow Quinta do Bomfim;
• 1979 Dow Quinta do Bomfim;
• 2010 Quinta do Vesuvio;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

O65 crusted, brought by Wolfgang. Dark red, 40% opaque. Faint nose. Medium weight, great length, some fruit still showing. There was a hint of dirt (grit?), that WS described as ‟blue collar”. Though lighter than ideal, an enjoyable well-made wine.

Wine Society, blend bottled in 1965. Deep red centre, with an orange rim; 60% opaque. Mature concentrated oranges on the nose, fully characteristic of a mature VP. A lovely freshness shows after a swirl in the glass. Thickly textured on entry, bringing a velvety coating to the palate. Lacking a little intensity, but air allows a strong and concentrated kumquat to develop. Intense aftertaste, with dry cheeks and a long length. Delicious port, and still showing some tannic structure. Very impressive. 90/100 and my wine of the night.