1970 Delaforce

[Alex Bridgeman]

Decanted 11.00, drunk at 19.30. Mature rose red in colour, 30% opaque. Very little showing on the nose, but a swirl releases some red berry and red cinnamon, which develops nicely. Sweet and honeyed on the palate with plenty of fruit but a little light in body. A nice freshness on the aftertaste; a lovely savoury / meaty finish of great length. 89/100. Drunk 07-Feb-23 at the TPF Awards. Decanted 8½ hours.

[jdaw1]

I suggest we have The Port Forum awards ceremony!

And so we did, on Tuesday 7th February 2023, at the Boot & flogger, with live broadcast on the BBC, ITV, NBC, Fox, Disney, and YouTube.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1960 Burmester;
• 1970 Croft;
• 1970 Delaforce;
• 1963 Fonseca;
• 1960 Graham;
• 1985 Martinez;
• 1970 Noval;
• 1970 Rebello Valente;
• 1970 Smith Woodhouse;
• 1966 Warre;
• 1970 Warre;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

Df70. glorious red, 40% opaque. Big red fruit, hint of grit, late-palate heat. Lovely and fresh.

[flash_uk]

45% opacity, red, slightly cloudy. Soft redcurrants on the nose. Soft and round, very mild heat, chewy sweet redcurrants.