1987 Taylor Vargellas

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Alex Bridgeman
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1987 Taylor Vargellas

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The first bottle from a case of 6, purchased as a late release from Porto in 2006. Decanted at 09.15, tasted at 20.15. Deep red with a little browning on the rim; 90% opaque. A very unusual - but not unpleasant - savoury and meaty nose, reminding me of a venison and juniper berry stew. Lovely texture on the palate; deeply fruity yet with that savoury tone - rich and lovely. Generous sweet and ripe fruit but wonderfully balanced. The savoury tone appears on the aftertaste, along with sweet black cherry and dark chocolate all through the finish. A fabulous bottle of Port. 94/100. Tasted 17-Jan-23. Double-decanted for 6 hours.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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