1995 Taylor Vargellas

[winesecretary]

70% opaque. Full rich dark young spicy port with cherry and chocolate on the palate. Very nice. [The twelfth wine of the night, between nine persons; notes were getting shorter and less determinate.] Tasted blind at B&F 9 January 2020. Courtesy CPR. Wonderful to compare and contrast with the TVVV of the same vintage.

[flash_uk]

55% opacity, dark red. Fresh nose, mint, dark fruit, pepper and spice. Full, tannic mouthfeel, sweet dark fruit, pepper.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Opened at 22.00, decanted at 07.00 and tasted at 19.20. Tasted blind, this was believed to be identical to the wine which was believed to be Marks & Spencer 2007 Vintage Port but which was later declared to be Taylor Vargellas Vinha Velha 1995. Very acidic on the palate, but fruity and pleasant despite this. 88/100. Tasted 09-Jan-20. Decanted 12 hours.