1960 Delaforce

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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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Re: 1960 Delaforce

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Df60: nosing of dark-fruit sweetness. Palate had heat, mid and late. Dark fruits, dry-ish, with plums. Might improve. Far better than the Ferreira and Cockburn; junior to the Sandeman.
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Chris Doty
Graham’s Malvedos 1996
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Re: 1960 Delaforce

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A little light, but again some nice orange fruits. A bit tired and aged, which separates it from the Croft in my view, but actually decent. 85pts
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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1960 Delaforce

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Mid red, mature in colour with a light centre. Restrained, somewhat soapy nose, but a little flat. Silky texture, slightly thicker than most of the other 1960s tasted at the same event - a lovely texture. Great flavour profile with plenty of complexity. Big aftertaste and a big finish that lingers and rolls around the tongue. Very flavoursome port - shame about the nose because on the palate this puts the Sandeman to shame. 89/100.
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DRT
Fonseca 1966
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Re: 1960 Delaforce

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Nice soft nose - good weight with dried fruits, a little heat in the mid-palate then a nice long finish which still has some dry tannin.
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