Really deep colour. Grapes on the nose. Big rich palate. Excellent, and still young, port. Got a point from me for WOTN which is impressive in this company.
Graham 1980. Very dark in colour, darker than the 1985 sitting alongside this glass. Distinctly different on the nose than the previous wines, younger with raspberry fruit rather than spiced fruit. Sweet raspberry fruit on the palate, dark chocolate tannins give a youthful and firm mouthfeel. Bright, youthful black cherry finish, long and persistent. Delightful. 91/100. Double decanted at 15.00 and tasted at 19.00.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.