2017 Martha

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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jdaw1
Dow 1896
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Alex Bridgeman
Fonseca 1966
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Deep crimson in colour. A nose which was gently perfumed and quite delicious. A lovely texture on the palate, which is well constructed so as to give an excellent mouthfeel. Powerful tannins, huge acidity and plentiful ripe fruit combine to give a big Port with a wonderful elegance. 92-94/100.
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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Mt17: something not right about this.
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Deep purple, unusual nose of red fruit and marzipan, felt slightly over-ripe, intensely tannic with a bitter hint on the aftertaste which left a drying sensation. Finishes medium+ 15.5/20
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D5: Very attractive red fruit driven nose, mainly cranberry. Powerful entry. Bright acids. Little tannin in evidence but certainly present. This is a very attractive earlier drinking style on the red fruit spectrum. Lovely, slightly warming finish.
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