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An informal pre-Christmas tasting of ports with the theme "A bottle of port which cost you less than £25", as suggested by winesecretary and organised (with plenty of help from others) by richn.

Links:

• Review of the event as a whole
• Tasting notes:
  • 2001 Warre Quinta da Cavadinha
  • 1970 Martinez (CPR) (2 bottles were present)
  • 1970 Martinez (GEAG) (2 bottles were present)
  • 1977 Royal Oporto Quinta Do Corval
  • 1983 Dow
  • 1994 Tesco
  • 1970 Butler Nephew
  • 1997 Gould Campbell
• Placemats (and in the list of placemats);
• Planning and arrangements.

Mixed dark and red fruits on the nose. Red fruits with a silky smooth finish and lovely tannins. Very good.

Also browning at the edge, also pretty high-toned. Younger and more vigorous than expected on the palate, with pontefract cakes on the finish. Very nice stuff. I guessed Warre '77; at least I was in the right decade. #2 WOTN.

Mature appearance with an orange rim, 60% opaque. A lovely nose, rich and full of fruitcake. A swirl turns the nose a little harsher and a bit hollow. Perfumed on the palate, lightly flavoured with plenty of honey on the impact. The texture is a little light but the favours are released with air; the palate being surprisingly youthful given the colour and appearance. The aftertaste is vibrant with clover honey and a good, jammy blackcurrant finish. Served blind, this was guessed to be Graham Malvedos 1992. 88/100. Tasted 17-Dec-19. Decanted 4½ hours.

35% opacity, red, amber rim. Lovely rich christmas cake fresh nose, red fruits. Soft, smooth entry, gentle heat mid to late palate, silky sweetness, oranges. Finish has extracted citrus notes, very dry and extracted.