1985 Taylor

[jdaw1]

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1977 Warre;
• 1970 Smith Woodhouse;
• 1966 Fonseca;
• 1985 Taylor;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

T85, brought by JDAW. Red, with a hint of purple, 80% opaque. Palate big and too young. Red fruit, and lots of sweetness. Perhaps even too sweet?

[Alex Bridgeman]

Rosy red colour, wide rim and an opaque centre. Slightly harsh ripe red pears on the nose. This is mid-mature port on the palate with lots of delicious sweet fruit and a great balance. Lovely fruit and a gentle toffee aftertaste followed by a long and persistent finish. This is a wonderful port. Served blind this was guessed to be Fonseca 1977. 94/100. 10-May-17. Decanted 5 hours.