2022 Offley

[Alex Bridgeman]

Lavender and blackcurrant on the nose. Fragrant and fresh. The floral tone to the fruit comes through on the palate, which has an attractive balance. The fruit is ripe but fresh, the tannins firm but subservient to the fruit and the acidity keeping everything on its toes. The wonderful ripe, fine tannins glow on the aftertaste, creating a perfect framework for the fruit on the finish. Lovely; a Port to drink now with impressive complexity in its baby-fruit phase or one to cellar for 50 years. Day 2. 91-93/100.