1963 Van Zeller Colheita

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Alex Bridgeman
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1963 Van Zeller Colheita

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VZ63C: 80% opaque, brown. Taste very sweet, with lots of heat. Medium+ size. Great late-palate fullness. Very colheita. Lovely throughout. JDAW, January 2013

Bottled direct from cask on 19/1/13. Deep red mahogany, 50% opaque. Big colheita nose, Red Delicious toffee apples! Thick and concentrated on the palate, then a searing acidity bites the tongue. Layer after layer of flavour and complexity. Patience just makes this stunning. A big burst of heat on the aftertaste then a long - very long - concentrated bitter marmalade finish. Absolutely brilliant. 94/100.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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