1945 Taylor

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The Taylor 1948 has an uneven bottom, so does not stand vertically.
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Decanted about 13:30.
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In my naivety I am thinking that there is surprisingly little sediment.
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Firmly stuck to the inside of the bottle.
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Aha! An excellent decant.
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T45: red, 30% opaque. Nose of red plums. Dry mis-palate. The fruit greatly diminished, there being a hint of red plum late. Big structure, great grip and shape and tannins. Another excellent port.
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Rim is clear, light red/brown going to lovely burgundy core. Nose is full-on, almost heady, dried fruit and nuts, caramel and brandy. Palate has same notes as the nose and the ending is very long. Stunning port and my 2nd favourite of the night. 95 pts.
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From Lord Litchfield's cellar. Deep orange, light in colour, 15% opaque. Attractive nose, spicy and rich, livens up nicely with a swirl. Smooth entry and a lovely texture, some dustiness in the fruit on the palate. The palate presence builds nicely until it grabs the senses. Lovely, modest aftertaste develops into a lovely, rich and flavoursome finish that never dominates but has a great presence. Beautifully floral. 94/100. 22-Mar-13. Decanted 2 hours.
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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