1985 Martinez

[jdaw1]

On Wednesday 8th February 2012 four port enthusiasts met in The Bung Hole to enjoy some fine port, served blind. And we did. Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1999 Infantado (JDAW₁);
• 1977 Dow (JDAW₂);
• 1985 Martinez (DRT);
• 1977 Taylor (PW);
• 1980 Quarles Harris (RAYC);
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

Mz85: decanted 8am. Lovely dark red, 50% opaque. Nosing of tannin, dry plums, and some cherries behind. To taste a very soft start with red fruit. Heat mid- to late-palate. Lovely, though shorter than perfect.

[DRT]

Strawberry and some heat on the nose. Cherry sweetness - good weight and structure with powdery tannins in the finish and some mint on the end. Very good Port.

[PhilW]

Medium dark colour, lovely aroma; Very well balanced, firm with good fruit. Very pleasant, but eclipsed by both 77s for me.