1970 Cockburn

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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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1970 Cockburn

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Double decanted at 21.00 and drunk at 19.00. Light red-gold colour, 30% opaque. Sweet and delicious nose of apricot jam! A wonderful texture on the palate, smooth and slightly thickened. Powerful and intense dried citrus zest which fills the mouth. Redcurrant jelly aftertaste and finish. A beautiful mature Vintage Port. Known to be 1970 vintage but blind with respect to the shipper this was guessed to be Fonseca. My wine of the night. 94/100.
Drunk 26-Apr-22. Double decanted 22 hours.

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Graham’s 1977
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Re: 1970 Cockburn

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35% opacity, mature red-orange. Rich mouthfeel, extracted and dried fruit, oranges. Dry.
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