1985 Graham

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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Cockburn 1851
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1985 Graham

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People gathered in the Bung Hole to do the obvious. There was a chance of being joined by a newbie, to sample his TV64, but he was a no-show.

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Re: 1985 Graham

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Similar in colour to G83. Maybe 70%ish. Smelt and tasted of oranges and plums. Minty aftertaste. Alcohol noticeable but welcomed.
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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1985 Graham

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Rich red colour, rose on the rim; 75% opaque. Lovely pronounced nose, full of ripe fruit - really attractive. Satin smooth entry, full of poised fruit with a powerful green tannin core that gives structure and support to the big palate. A soft strawberry undertone to the lovely aftertaste. Big finish, long and powerful with dark chocolate mixed with sweet, red fruit. Very fine port. 91/100. Decanted 12 hours.
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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