1985 Martinez
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1985 Martinez VP
Opened for Christmas. Stood up for two days in advance this still threw the most incredible amount of sediment. There was a little leaking from this one which is why it was chosen. I used a cheap funnel from a Fonseca box and the filter had no impact on reducing the sludge factor so I double-decanted back into the newly cleaned bottle using a Mr Lazy cotton hankerchief (another useful stocking filler); this cleared things up beautifully. Colour at this point was disappointingly pale and pink. A sip also revealed it to be a bit acidic and watery.
Many hours later when sipping after the enormous Christmas dinner that my sister-in-law had made, it had darkened significantly and had increased in body as well. Cherries were now popping out of it and a lovely milk chocolate finish made it immensely enjoyable. I didn't get any fairies dancing around anywhere but it was a fresh young thing that made life better.
Many hours later when sipping after the enormous Christmas dinner that my sister-in-law had made, it had darkened significantly and had increased in body as well. Cherries were now popping out of it and a lovely milk chocolate finish made it immensely enjoyable. I didn't get any fairies dancing around anywhere but it was a fresh young thing that made life better.
Port is basically a red drink
This didn't strike a cord with my memory of your opinion on this port, but then I read again, and, behold, it becomes clear that you might still like it, a bit.Conky wrote:I have also only experienced pale, watery, flat, uninspiring rubbish with no nose.
I think it's fab, and I'm pleased to read from KillerB that another bottle has passed muster.
A man who likes vintage ports, and we're not talking Carthage
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I was reminded of this tonight by a friend who popped around a couple of days after intitial opening. I didn't tell him what he was drinking but he was taken aback by what he was offered. A bit of a 'Wow' came over him and he remarked on it again tonight.
Good Port is not normal; we are priveleged.
Good Port is not normal; we are priveleged.
Port is basically a red drink
I think this is an excellent port for drinking now. I'm sure it will go on giving pleasure for a decade or more but I think it is now on the plateau and should be enjoyed whilst it is at its best, which is now.
Beautiful juice and excellent value for money.
Derek
Beautiful juice and excellent value for money.
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
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I like this quote. I know it's mine but it sounds good and I may use it again. I may even make a signature out of it.KillerB wrote:Good Port is not normal; we are priveleged.
Derek - I agree. Drink this stuff soon as I would be dearly disappointed if it lost what it has right now. I may save one for the future, just in case.
Port is basically a red drink
Good plan.KillerB wrote: Derek - I agree. Drink this stuff soon as I would be dearly disappointed if it lost what it has right now. I may save one for the future, just in case.
WARNING: Quoting your own quotes can lead to ridiculeKillerB wrote:I like this quote. I know it's mine but it sounds good and I may use it again. I may even make a signature out of it.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Yes it is - not sure what made me spell it that way, must be a blind spot word. No intention of putting it on the front page, that would be rude.Conky wrote:Psst....whatever you do with your nice phrase, dont Post it on the Front Page Picture. There was blue murder last time.
And anyway, isn't it spelt Privilege. Not much of a phrase if it's spelt wrong.
Port is basically a red drink