1970 Royal Oporto

[uncle tom]

From a half case bought for a modest £18.15/bottle last year.

On first decanting a clear pale colour that quickly darkened to a very attractive rose hue. First sip had a very clinical nose however.

Decanter was kept at about 10C

D + 24 Reminds me very much of a Gould Campbell '77 - both in colour and that slightly odd nose, but a decent wine from a shipper that has little reputation.

D + 48 Darker, thicker, better - the odd nose now replaced with something much more agreeable.

D + 72 Bit nutty now - is it getting a bit tired?

D + 96 This is really very good now - it just keeps getting darker and darker - but sadly little left now..

Scored 6-5 after 72 hours - maybe I was ungenerous..

Excellent value!

Tom