1966 Sandeman

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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1966 Sandeman

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On Wednesday 2nd May 2012 Johnny Symington joined some regulars at The Bung Hole” , partly to show off the Graham 1952 Single Harvest Tawny. All this after a day spent at The Big Fortified Tasting.

Links: ”  We are boycotting the corporately anodyne new name. Really, what snorey-dull person did that?
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S66, brought by DRT. Glorious red, 60% opaque. Nose had coffee bitterness. In the palate the same bitterness early, mid weight, light mid-palate, with heat late. Indeed it seemed to fade too soon, then re-appear. Nonetheless. lovely port.
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Mature red colour, muted nose that shows some spicy rose-hips. Smooth texture, hot and spicy in the mouth; lots of fruit but still youthful vigour in the palate. Spicy and dry aftertaste. Big finish, good length. Very lively port. 91/100.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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