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We tasted some Broadbent Ports in the presence of Bartholomew Broadbent himself, on Wed 1^st May 2019 at The Boot & Flogger.

Links:

• Review of the event as a whole;
• Broadbent Auction Reserve;
• 1994 Broadbent;
• 1997 Broadbent;
• 2000 Broadbent;
• 2003 Broadbent;
• 2007 Broadbent ;
• 2011 Broadbent ;
• 2015 Broadbent ;
• 2011 Niepoort;
• 1992 Passadouro;
• 1994 Skeffington (Davy’s);
• 1985 Fonseca;
• 1983 Gould Campbell;
• 1982 Smith Woodhouse LBV;
• Placemats;
• Food order;
• Planing and arrangements.

60% opacity, dull dark red. Bubblegum, candy nose. Smooth, full mouthfeel, balanced, sweet dark fruit, smooth tannins. Molasses.

A mature red colour with a wide rim and an opaque centre. Little showing on the nose, perhaps a little alpine strawberry. Gentle strawberry fruit at first on the palate, combining with a nice grip on the mid-palate from the fine-grained tannins which support the generous strawberry fruit that develops well on the palate. Some heat shows on the aftertaste before a long dark chocolate and raspberry finish. While perfectly drinkable, this would benefit from more time in the cellar. 88/100. Decanted 3½ hours.