1920 Sandeman

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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Cockburn 1851
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1920 Sandeman

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On Thursday 19th December 2013 a subset of the obvious suspects gathered at The Bell in Wendens Ambo to taste old, peculiar and unknown bottles.

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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Modest red centre, very slightly cloudy. Lovely nose, attractive and mature; gentle, smokey fruit and very gentle spirit. Gentle on the palate, with soft, sweet raspberries with a bit of birch sap on the late palate. Fabulous development and complexity. Lovely strawberry jam, then a strong lime acidity that finally finishes with sticky strawberry. 93/100.
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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Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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Fantastic fresh fruit on nose - raspberries all over. Well balanced, sweet berries, lovely bite and long rhubarb finish. Wonderful.

My WOTN with fresh air to spare - 95

(Did fade in glass towards end of evening)
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S20. Red, 30% opaque. Palate soft, and a touch dried out. With dried figs, and orange peel. Mid weight, lovely balance.
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