1980 Taylor

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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flash_uk
Graham’s 1977
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1980 Taylor

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We gathered to see how the ports of five major houses from the early 80s were faring.

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Graham’s 1977
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35% opacity, warm red, amber rim. Lovely sweetness, tannic, wonderful long aftertaste of oranges! More evolved than many on show in this tasting, but a very nice port to sip.
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Graham’s 1948
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Mature red appearance, a lovely glowing ochre colour, 30% opaque. Pleasant and attractive on the nose - which is rather gentle - with sweet spiced fruit. Sweet and rounded texture on entry bringing flavours of gently spiced cocktail cherries. Somewhat light in flavour but a nice acidity supports the palate. A flash of cinnamon appears on the aftertaste and a bit of heat leads to a gentle licorice root finish. 80/100.
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2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Cockburn 1851
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T80. Red, 50% opaque. Thin; artificial sugars; and slightly acidic.
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