1975 Taylor

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The theme was bring some port to share, from the '70s or '80s, blind.

Bottles:

• 1985 Dow
• 1970 Croft
• 1980 Warre
• 1977 Croft
• 1977 Cálem
• 1985 Fonseca
• 1975 Taylor
• 1997 Gould Campbell

[Alex Bridgeman]

A wonderful mature dark brick red colour, 50% opaque. Sweet redcurrant nose, fragrant and slightly aggressive despite the wine appearing to be mature; very pronounced nose. Smooth in entry, full of flavour, rich and delicious yet with a mass of mace infusing the sweet fruit. Deep, rich and complex with a fabulous balance. There is some slight heat on the aftertaste, which is surprisingly youthful and dry, with the heat escalating into the finish; the finish is long, sweet and lovely. Served blind, this big, rich and wonderful wine was guessed to be Taylor Vargellas 1987. 91/100. Tasted 05-Feb-20. Decanted 8 hours.