Cliff decided that we needed a Celebration of 1955, and volunteered many many bottles. Harry organised. Others were grateful. It started at lunchtime, on Tuesday 13th June 2023, at the Boot & Flogger.
A brand used by the Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro.
Warm orange in colour, looking attractive and mature. Very limited on the nose, just a small amount of oxidised orange marmalade. Light bodied entry, soft orange jelly on the palate - but a palate which grows and develops wonderfully. Rich orange peel aftertaste and a bitter-sweet orange finish. An impressive showing for a fourth tier producer. 88/100. Tasted 13-Jun-23. Decanted 14½ hours.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.