Cork pushed in and then removed intact using the bag-in-the-bottle method. Nice clear branding "Delaforce Vintage Port 1960 Bottled 1962". Decanted through coffee filter.
On Decanting
Light ruby with a touch of brown at the edge. Spicy nose - nice thick texture. Slightly woody and hot but a lovely caramel finish.
+ 3 Hours
Softer on the nose but no fruit coming through. The woodyness has gone and now has citrus flavours and a lighter texture. The heat has reduce considerably but still gives a warm glow.
It will be interesting to see how this develops over 24 hours as I'll be taking it along to Tom's tomorrow night to help celabrate his birthday
Derek
1960 Delaforce
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Re: 1960 Delaforce
Which direction of branding? You might recall that a Df63 recently tasted had a horizontally-branded cork (picture).Derek T. wrote:Cork pushed in and then removed intact using the bag-in-the-bottle method. Nice clear branding "Delaforce Vintage Port 1960 Bottled 1962".
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We sampled this one on my birthday, Derek noting that it was less hot after 24 hours. It shared a peppery note with the De35.
I thought we'd finished the bottle, but when clearing up last night I realised that the bottle (un-stoppered) still held a couple of glasses.
So after 48 hours, I polished it off.
It was much improved on the day before, less peppery, better integrated and the fire gone - did the air exposure do that? I'm not sure..
Having another 11 bottles in the cellar, I may serve this to the masses on my 50th in 2 years time.
Anyway, score 5-4
Tom
I thought we'd finished the bottle, but when clearing up last night I realised that the bottle (un-stoppered) still held a couple of glasses.
So after 48 hours, I polished it off.
It was much improved on the day before, less peppery, better integrated and the fire gone - did the air exposure do that? I'm not sure..
Having another 11 bottles in the cellar, I may serve this to the masses on my 50th in 2 years time.
Anyway, score 5-4
Tom
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