Pale rim. A little spirity on the nose ,almost a varnish note but not quite. Warm red fruits on the palate. Still a ghost of tannin on the finish. Very fine wine. Two points from me and a deserving winner on the night.
G48: brown, 30% opaque. Brown sugar, just wonderful mixed spice incl. black pepper, and huge sumptuous orange. Later, the orange was stronger, marmalade-style, with soft spice. And very long. “This is perfect old Port. Just amazing.”
Obvious WOTN. How could this not be everybody’s WOTN? Mysteries never cease.
Graham 1948. A rich burnt ochre colour, 50% opaque. Sweet, mature and attractive on the nose — a nose of fabulous dried fruit and citrus zest. On the palate the wine presents an interesting contrast between sweet fruit and a dry cedar undertone, highlighting the bitter orange or lemon oil. The bitter citrus oil dominates the aftertaste and finish. The wine has great length and persistence. 93/100. (The same score was given 2.5 hours later.)
Tasted at 17.50 on 14-May-2024.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.