1917 Martinez

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1917 Martinez

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Some of the usual suspects gathered at the White Horse in Newport, Essex for the traditional Port Forum Christmas gathering to which were brought the traditional ‘Unknown shippers and their peculiar friends’. Delights of the evening included the very fine fillet steaks, the sparkling company of Jo (pub manager), Mel (on duty for the evening) and Jane the chef.

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Re: 1917 Martinez

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uncle tom wrote: 11:27 Fri 22 Dec 2017The 1917's cork has been bleached and is now legible - just..!

The first part of the shipper is illegible, but it ends INEZ - so must be Martinez
idj123 wrote: 18:19 Fri 22 Dec 2017If that's correct then a certain tome will require a revision as an Mz17 is not listed :D
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Re: 1917 Martinez

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Identified from the branded cork. Deep bronze colour, 70% opaque. A well developed nose, quite sharp and aromatic; fragrant with lots of furniture polish. Soft honey flavours arrive on the palate, but they are slightly dry with some unexpected tannins providing a core to the port. Sweet, with lovely delicate honey flavours on the mid and late palate. The aftertaste is big, slightly hot and very flavoursome, with lots of coffee and orange oil. A great length, which fades to a low but persistent level.

Two hours later it had a lovely acidity bestowing a freshness to the fragrance that gave the port lots of life and vigour. 89/100. Decanted 3 hours. 21-Dec-17.
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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Graham’s 1977
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Re: 1917 Martinez

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30% opacity, brown orange. Lively nose, Christmas cake. Smooth, syrupy, rich, cranberries.
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Dalva Golden White Colheita 1952
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Re: 1917 Martinez

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Superb, fabulous, dark, spicy, red cherry; originally believed Fonseca, which I could have believed, but clearly not from cork; understood to have been later decoded as Martinez.
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