- Review of the evening as a whole;
- 1999 Infantado (JDAWâ‚);
- 1977 Dow (JDAWâ‚‚);
- 1985 Martinez (DRT);
- 1977 Taylor (PW);
- 1980 Quarles Harris (RAYC);
- Placemats;
- Planning and arrangements.
1985 Martinez
1985 Martinez
On Wednesday 8th February 2012 four port enthusiasts met in The Bung Hole to enjoy some fine port, served blind. And we did. Links:
Re: 1985 Martinez
Mz85: decanted 8am. Lovely dark red, 50% opaque. Nosing of tannin, dry plums, and some cherries behind. To taste a very soft start with red fruit. Heat mid- to late-palate. Lovely, though shorter than perfect.
Re: 1985 Martinez
Strawberry and some heat on the nose. Cherry sweetness - good weight and structure with powdery tannins in the finish and some mint on the end. Very good Port.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Re: 1985 Martinez
Medium dark colour, lovely aroma; Very well balanced, firm with good fruit. Very pleasant, but eclipsed by both 77s for me.