1970 Taylor

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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Alex Bridgeman
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1970 Taylor

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Rather closed on the nose but a bit of patience with the glass allows the buoyant redcurrant to emerge. Lovely red fruit to the nose. Vigorous and youthful red fruit on the entry, with a touch of soft tannin. Lighter structure on the mid-palate, generous layers of fruit balanced with subtle underlyers. A youthful to the soft fruit and with tannins that protrude only gently. A long fragrant redcurrant coulis finish. This is lovely smooth Port that is still quite youthful. 91/100. Drunk 10-May-21. Decanted 7½ hours.

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