1970 Cockburn

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RAYC
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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1970 Cockburn

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Re: 1970 Cockburn

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Somewhat high-toned nose, but oozing class. Red fruit, red licquorice - really juicy flavours. super Taylor-esque heat and bite at the finish - but bigger than any Taylor 70 i've had.

If i remember correctly, there was universal suprise that this was Ck 70. 94pts, and that's possibly being stingy.
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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1970 Cockburn

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Mature red colour, 50% opaque. Menthol nose with some rose perfume. Sweet entry, good thick texture. Big palate presence with the fruit growing beautifully and becoming very dominating. Heat on the aftertaste then a long fruity finish - really long. This is big flavoured, fantastic port - wow! Served blind this was guessed to be Taylor 1977. 97/100. 04-Jun-13. Decanted 11 hours.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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