1983 Graham

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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nac
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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Nose OK; palate pleasant. Scored this 5/7 and gave it 1/2 a point in the WON stakes.
winesecretary
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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Very good deep colour all the way to the rim.
Nice full fruity nose.
Good rich fruits on the palate.
Finish a bit harsh and unbalanced however.
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jdaw1
Dow 1896
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G83. Dark dark red, 70% opaque. Yum! Both black and red fruit; soft and sweet. Not the most complicated Port, but still very likeable.
M.Charlton
Warre’s Traditional LBV
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E: Dark red tending to dark red at the rim.
N: A rich and fruity nose (hooray).
P: A short, straightforward palate of sweet dark fruits.
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flash_uk
Cálem Quinta da Foz 1970
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50% opacity, dark red. Concentrated cranberries on the nose. Chewy, sweet red fruit, good concentration, well-balanced.
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Alex Bridgeman
Fonseca 1966
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Deep red colour with a more youthful tone than many of its peers; 70% opaque. Delicious red fruit on the nose, fresh cut strawberries. The attractive fruit appears on the palate with a hint of sweetness to it - like a strawberry daiquiri with a cocktail cherry. Great acidity keeps the fruit fresh and focused. A big finish, full of fruit, a finish which is generous and long lasting. 90/100. Decanted 2½ hours.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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