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Tom arranged a 1983 horizontal at the Boot & Flogger.

• Review of the evening as a whole
• 1983 Noval Nacional;
• 1983 Fonseca;
• 1983 Taylor;
• 1983 Graham;
• 1983 Dow;
• 1983 Gould Campbell;
• 1983 Quarles Harris;
• 1983 Smith Woodhouse;
• 1983 Warre;
• 1983 Berry Bros;
• 1983 Cockburn;
• 1983 Kopke;
• 1983 Offley;
• 1983 Cálem;
• 1983 Feuerheerd;
• 1983 Niepoort;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

Nose OK; palate pleasant. Scored this 5/7 and gave it 1/2 a point in the WON stakes.

Very good deep colour all the way to the rim.
Nice full fruity nose.
Good rich fruits on the palate.
Finish a bit harsh and unbalanced however.

G83. Dark dark red, 70% opaque. Yum! Both black and red fruit; soft and sweet. Not the most complicated Port, but still very likeable.

E: Dark red tending to dark red at the rim.
N: A rich and fruity nose (hooray).
P: A short, straightforward palate of sweet dark fruits.

50% opacity, dark red. Concentrated cranberries on the nose. Chewy, sweet red fruit, good concentration, well-balanced.

Deep red colour with a more youthful tone than many of its peers; 70% opaque. Delicious red fruit on the nose, fresh cut strawberries. The attractive fruit appears on the palate with a hint of sweetness to it - like a strawberry daiquiri with a cocktail cherry. Great acidity keeps the fruit fresh and focused. A big finish, full of fruit, a finish which is generous and long lasting. 90/100. Decanted 2½ hours.