NV The Port Society Finest Reserve

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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NV The Port Society Finest Reserve Lote 08
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Very deep red in colour; opaque. Sharp nose, focussed blueberry and violets. Smooth entry, lots of violets and sweet blackcurrant; a big palate presence with soft tannins and lots of acidity - and tannins that grow to be quite chalky and dominating. Lots of fruit in the mouth. Slight heat on the aftertaste and early finish from the acidity, but this fades to leave a very lively chalky blackcurrant finish of terrific length. A good port to tuck away for 5-10 years. 87/100.

Perhaps someone who knows could post the blend that went into making this wine?
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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