Very Clean. Cork came out intact and new. Sediment was fine and only came out right at the end. Smell of blackcurrent but not room filling.
First taste, and its 'clean'. I'm not sure what that means myself. Nothing unusual, not much substance. Light and refreshing. A hint of Tannins, but not overpowering. Mouthfeel is ok, but not creamy. This is going to be pleasant, but probably needs 30 years to become structured and cultured.
I'm enjoying it, but a tad guilty about killing a young one off.
You're right of course, best stored away. But I'm buggered if I'm leaving them until I'm 75! My lot dont live that long. Does Noel Edmonds still do SwapShop?
Conky wrote:You're right of course, best stored away. But I'm buggered if I'm leaving them until I'm 75! My lot dont live that long. Does Noel Edmonds still do SwapShop?
No. But someone here might. How much did you pay for them?
"The first duty of Port is to be red" Ernest H. Cockburn
I'm only joshing. They'll do for emergencies. They were dirt cheap. remember all those web-vouchers I told you about with Tesco's. I think it was around £8 a bottle. You paid a bit more and got more, but used the same vouchers.
Although I double muslined it, I noticed a small swirl of very fine sediment in the glass. Didn't stop me drinking it, or affect the taste. Just surprising. More than half a bottle left for tonight.
I've got half a dozen of these as well. They have been positioned where they are not easily accessible and they are going to stay there for some considerable time.
Conky,
You feeling alright...killing a youngling and posting a score.
Guys,
QUICK ~ go pick him up and take him to the doctor, he is obviously quite sick at the moment and should have no more port until an exam is conducted
A few days late but did consume this on Thursday night, with a group of grateful college colleagues. Whilst not considering myself an expert I can see why others have suggested this is still on the young side. It was quite spicy but enjoyable.
I am not however sure if I will have the patience to keep the other 2 bottles long term!
Ben
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Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!