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Anything but Port, this includes all non-Port fortified wines even if they call themselves Port. There is a search facility for this part of the forum.
Cliff decided that we needed a Celebration of 1955, and volunteered many many bottles. Harry organised. Others were grateful. It started at lunchtime, on Tuesday 13th June 2023, at the Boot & Flogger.
Deep brick red colour, the most youthful appearance of the 1955 red wines at this tasting. Restrained nose with typical Cabernet Sauvignon cedar and juniper, but with great class. The palate is fabulous! Generous fruit and perfect acidity, with tannins showing on the late palate. The big aftertaste is dominated by the fruit. Everything is so well polished and rounded to deliver a fabulous wine! 95/100. Decanted 30 minutes.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.