2011 Churchill

[Alex Bridgeman]

One of a handful of ports that have a distinctive nose of super-ripe melons, almost a cheese like smell. The over-ripe melon also features on the palate. Strong dry tannins give good support and accompany some higher alcohol aromatics. Some good acidity shows on the aftertaste before a long finish of chalk and blackcurrants. Unfortunately I find the super-ripeness unexpected and off-putting. 84-86. Tasted over 1-4 days as part of the extended 2011 tasting.