1970 Sandeman

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A bottle from the recent Blenheim Palace clear out.

Level into neck. Short cork but excellent seal and came out clean, violets bursting from bottle as I did so.

Half hour decant.

A lovely clear mature garnet.

Liquorice and cranberry on the nose.

Strawberries and cream on front palate, cranberry and then a lovely nuttiness, like a very good nut brittle.

Dry finish with more cranberries and just a little spice.

This is a fantastic bottle of port. Not a hefty wine but so delicious.

Eventually, after about a minute, fades to a lovely marmalade warmth.