2017 Kopke

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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rich_n
Graham’s Malvedos 1996
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Re: 2017 Kopke

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Some chocolate alongside plum on the delightfully full aroma. Plum dominates the palate alongside other dark fruits and yet more dark chocolate. Maybe the aroma promises more depth than I'm getting in the taste, but this is enjoyable drinking. V good.
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Alex Bridgeman
Fonseca 1966
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Re: 2017 Kopke

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Tasted blind. Mid red in colour with a modest nose that shows very little. Mid weight on entry with an elegant palate but a high toned edge to the fruit. Lots of tannins but not with the brutality of some of the other 2017 Ports being tasted at this evening - more of a balanced style. Nice light acidity dances on the palate and supports a flavoursome and lingering red liquorice finish that is very, very long. A great youthful Port with a lovely elegance to it. 91-93/100.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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