1978 Sandeman

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Alex Bridgeman
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1978 Sandeman

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One pipe made to celebrate the birth of Christopher Sandeman.

Deep red, 90% opaque. Spicy, lively nose showing great complexity with lots of fruit and Christmas spices. Soft, sweet and rounded entry. Generous fruit with good balancing acidity and a surprising amount of tannins still giving considerable structure to the palate. Gentle fruity aftertaste but a burst of acidic heat before the dry tannins give a very long finish. 89/100. Drunk 23-Apr-14.
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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