Tasted at a Decanter organised tasting called A Half Century of Superlative Port at the Landmark Hotel, London, on the 14th November 2010 with Johnny and Paul Symington.
Tasting Notes:
Graham 1955
Warre 1960
Graham 1963
Dow 1966
Graham 1970
Dow 1980
Graham 1994
Warre 1997
Dow 2000
Graham 2007
Dow 2007
Warre 2007
General Thoughts
1980 Dow
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JacobH
- Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
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Re: 1980 Dow VP
Although darker than the 1994 and 1997, this wasn't the monster that I usually think it to be: lovely mellow fruit on the nose. In the mouth, quite tannic, with an appealing dry complexity.
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Alex Bridgeman
- Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1980 Dow VP
Ex-cellars. Deep red, 90% opaque, looking more forward than recent bottles. Gorgeous nose, massive; full of blood oranges and violet creams. Restrained on entry; fruity but with clear tannins. Patience on the palate allows the sweet violet and bramble fruit to dominate. Violets on the aftertaste - perhaps a touch hot from the acidity - but this fades to allow a fruit infused chocolate to linger and stay. Fabulous port which is just starting to reach its drinking plateau at 30 years of age. 93/100. Drunk 14 November 2010 after 6 hours decanting.
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!