1970 Quarles Harris

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KillerB
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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1970 Quarles Harris VP

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Part of the Symingtons Tasting at Graham's Lodge Sunday 28th June 2009

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Port is basically a red drink
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Alex Bridgeman
Fonseca 1966
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Re: 1970 Quarles Harris VP

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Light in colour without being pale. Very closed on the nose, showing little until a swirl is used to release a touch of spearmint and Canadian Raisin Pie. Very smooth entry, with a touch of tannins and a stewed red fruit sweetness. A bubblegum aftertaste is followed by a generous stewed raisin that lasts a long time. Perhaps a little one-dimensional, but that one dimension is delivered very well. 88/100. Drunk 28 June 2009.
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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