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We gathered to see how the ports of five major houses from the early 80s were faring.

Links:

• Review of the event;
• ◊ Dow 1980; ◊ Warre 1980; ◊ Graham 1980; ◊ Fonseca 1980; ◊ Taylor 1980;
• ◊ Dow 1983; ◊ Warre 1983; ◊ Graham 1983; ◊ Fonseca 1983; ◊ Taylor 1983;
• ◊ Dow 1985; ◊ Warre 1985; ◊ Graham 1985; ◊ Fonseca 1985; ◊ Taylor 1985;
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements;

35% opacity, warm red, amber rim. Lovely sweetness, tannic, wonderful long aftertaste of oranges! More evolved than many on show in this tasting, but a very nice port to sip.

Mature red appearance, a lovely glowing ochre colour, 30% opaque. Pleasant and attractive on the nose - which is rather gentle - with sweet spiced fruit. Sweet and rounded texture on entry bringing flavours of gently spiced cocktail cherries. Somewhat light in flavour but a nice acidity supports the palate. A flash of cinnamon appears on the aftertaste and a bit of heat leads to a gentle licorice root finish. 80/100.

T80. Red, 50% opaque. Thin; artificial sugars; and slightly acidic.