1994 Kopke
1994 Kopke vintage port
Lighter in colour than the Graham and Noval shown alongside, a pale rose on the rim. Slightly dirty - herbaceous perhaps - on the nose, with stewed fruit showing through. Stewed and oddly balanced in the mouth with the acidity, tannins and fruit not aligned and an odd soapiness to the flavours although the wine does have a good length. Either a bad bottle or a wine which is completely closed down. On this showing the wine would warrant a rating of 84-86, but who knows what will happen if it is only closed down. NR. Drunk 8 September 2009.
Top Ports in 2019 (so far): Cockburn 1947 and Quinta do Noval Nacional 2017
2018 Ports of the year: São Leonardo 1927 White Port (Bottled 2018), Quinta do Noval Nacional 1994
2018 Ports of the year: São Leonardo 1927 White Port (Bottled 2018), Quinta do Noval Nacional 1994
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KillerB
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Re: 1994 Kopke vintage port
The alternative to Tesco BOB that I had - previously heard this to be better than above, so could be a duffer
Port is basically a red drink
Re: 1994 Kopke vintage port
Funky nose. Nice weight with stewed fruits and perhaps a little baked. Dry and dull finish. The conclusion was this was a dud bottle. Sorry guys.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: 1994 Kopke vintage port
Thin legs which is always disappointing except in Angelina Jolie. Nose almost of stewed fruits. Big and herby.
Vibrant, melony opening. Sits high on the palate. Warm middle. Disappointingly short finish. Might be good in a couple of years or might be an off bottle. If tempted by a 94, this isn't it. 87/100.
Vibrant, melony opening. Sits high on the palate. Warm middle. Disappointingly short finish. Might be good in a couple of years or might be an off bottle. If tempted by a 94, this isn't it. 87/100.
Nick
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