1955 Offley

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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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1955 Offley

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O55. Orange, 25% opaque. Lighter than most, though like most quite dry. Soft and more than fully mature.
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Graham’s 1977
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30% opacity, amber. Nose slight;y sharp, though vanilla notes and tart oranges. Smooth, syrupy, heat and acidity mid to late palate. Sweetness, oranges.
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Graham’s 1948
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Oporto bottled. Burnished orange colour, 30% opaque. A gentle nose of mature fruit spiced with tobacco to give a spicy and lively nose. Nice thick texture on the palate, which seems to be typical of the 1955 vintage. Resilient acidity supports a big and bold orange and elderflower flavour. Delicate and floral, the aftertaste is sweet and has generous levels of orange. This is a wonderful mature port with lovely refined flavours yet still lively and bright. My joint favourite of the 1955 ports on the night. 95/100. Drunk 06-Apr-17. Decanted 3½ 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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