1969 Taylor Vargellas

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We gathered for Phil's 50th birthday on Tuesday 29th October 2019.

Links:

• Review of the event as a whole
• 1969 Taylor Colheita
• 1969 Taylor Vargellas
• 1994 Broadbent
• 1955 Noval
• 1969 Warre LBV
• 1970 Warre
• 1967 Croft Roeda
• 1992 Taylor
• 1990 Graham Malvedos
• 1977 Fonseca
• 1950 Cockburn
• 2016 Noval
• 1994 Berry Brothers
• Planning and arrangements
• Placemats

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25% opacity, mature red and amber. Menthol, tobacco and caramels on the nose. Rich, smooth mouthfeel.

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Mature mid-red colour, 40% opaque. Gently scented nose, marred by harsh alcohol protruding from the fruit. Nice texture, watery rather than thick, on the palate with rich and mature flavours. Spicy and lively with the fruit comfortably in its secondary phase, showing raisins and sultanas. Very vibrant and lively aftertaste full of aniseed and pepper. This is a pleasant Port, but is drying out a little. 84/100. Decanted 5½ hours.