1935 Taylor

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DLovedale
Cockburn’s Special Reserve
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1935 Taylor

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Time to weigh in with the TN's.

Unknown bottler, half bottle with VTS level. Capsule and cork confirms T35. DIY tongs worked a treat.

Ruby centre to tawny rim.

Nose is super alive and bright: a prominent creamy strawberry note akin to mini milk ice creams, kirsh, lifted minty freshness, dried fig, liquorice, molasses.

The palate's a touch more advanced with some pokey alcohol slightly to the fore. But far from falling off a cliff. Bright, slightly medicinal cherries/kirsch, a big wave of cinnamon, cloves and black cardamom leading onto a mid+ finish of wild and dried strawberry and a continuation of the brown spices.

This remains very impressive in all departments, considering the format.
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Alex Bridgeman
Fonseca 1966
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Re: Taylor 1935 (half)

Post by Alex Bridgeman »

Thanks for posting the pics and tasting note - brilliant to be able to read them here.

I didn't realise that that Taylor had branded their corks with "JUBILEE" for the 1935 vintage. Really interesting to see that.
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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