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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 red. Nose jammy. Bit flabby, jammy. Medium weight, sweet red fruit.

Shipped by Skeffington. A lovely rich red colour, still opaque in the centre but looking to be in early maturity. Fresh concentrated blackcurrants on the nose, developed and very attractive. An amazingly smooth texture on entry with concentrated blackcurrant, rich firm tannins and an acidity that carries such a great structure. Bigger and richer on the late palate, but with even more black fruit! An explosion of dry blackcurrant leads a massive aftertaste. A brilliant Port, one which highlights just how good this vintage was. 94/100. Decanted 4½ hours.