NV Gordon Old Wood Tawny

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Alex Bridgeman
Fonseca 1966
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NV Gordon Old Wood Tawny

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Gordon’s Old Wood Tawny, drawn from the cask. Drunk at Gordon's Wine Bar with Glenn Elliott. A very pleasant tawny reserve giving a satisfying sweet and fat dried fruit. 87/100. Drunk 15-May-24.
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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MigSU
Graham’s Malvedos 1996
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Re: NV Gordon Old Wood Tawny

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They have a cask in the bar?
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winesecretary
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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Re: NV Gordon Old Wood Tawny

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@MigSU - Yes they do. With a tap on it. See photos at https://www.gordonswinebar.com/

How it gets refilled I am not sure...
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MigSU
Graham’s Malvedos 1996
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Re: NV Gordon Old Wood Tawny

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Looks great! Should've popped in when I was in the neighbourhood.
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Glenn E.
Graham’s 1977
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Re: NV Gordon Old Wood Tawny

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Gordon's "Old Wood" Tawny Port. Too dark to get a color note. Nose is pleasant and seems about like a 10 year old, or possibly older if stylistically Portuguese rather than English. Rich palate, but a bit flabby. Plenty of fruit but with a layer of extra wood notes probably derived from the rather small barrel it is kept in behind the bar. A nice glass for (IIRC) 6.50 GBP. 89 points.
Glenn Elliott
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