1947 Barros Colheita (bottled 1998)
- Alex Bridgeman
- Croft 1945
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1947 Barros Colheita (bottled 1998)
Bottled 1998. Brick brown colour, 30% colour. Gentle ginger and butterscotch on the nose. Good bruised apple acidity on the palate, a hint of ginger, a touch of coffee. Lightly structured. Coffee tannins aftertaste, green apple acidity finish. 87/100. Drunk 27-Sep-21. Decanting time N/K.
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