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WC96, decanted 1 day. Basically, all the WC from 1987 to 2006 are the same dark red. The 1996 has a lovely nose dominated by lovely black fruit. Balanced entry with an elegantly structured fruit. The fruit is lighter than in the 1995 with a little heat showing. Medium-bodied, pleasant and delivering a warm aniseed and black fruit finish of good length. An odd Port, hinting at perhaps being better one day than it is today. 87/100.

Tasted at the Warre Cavadinha Vertical on 28th March 2023.

WC96. Dark dark dark red, 80% opaque. Black fruited, some Taylor-style grit.

50% opacity, deep red. Blackberries, veryconcentraed. Full, chewy, slight sweetness, molasses and blackberry. Finish has a slight acidic tinge.