1970 Cockburn

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
Forum rules
Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
Post Reply
User avatar
jdaw1
Dow 1896
Posts: 24443
Joined: 14:03 Thu 21 Jun 2007
Location: London
Contact:

1970 Cockburn

Post by jdaw1 »

Monday 22nd December 2014, chez Christopher: Port, steak on a barbecue, then cigars.

Links:
User avatar
jdaw1
Dow 1896
Posts: 24443
Joined: 14:03 Thu 21 Jun 2007
Location: London
Contact:

Re: 1970 Cockburn

Post by jdaw1 »

Ck70, decanted 12:30. Dark red, 60% opaque. Palate of mid weight, with heat, mixed red fruit. Slightly too much heat, and slightly fuller than the W70. Another lovely mature Port.
User avatar
Alex Bridgeman
Fonseca 1966
Posts: 15695
Joined: 12:41 Mon 25 Jun 2007
Location: Berkshire, UK

Re: 1970 Cockburn

Post by Alex Bridgeman »

Mid red and mature appearance, 70% opaque. Slightly protruded cork. Initially quite smelly on the nose but this cleared up with time in the glass to reveal slightly sharp fruit. Balanced and rounded on the palate, a little sharp and acidic but turns nicely into a lovely fresh and fruity essence. Sharp aftertaste, then a lovely and huge aniseed finish. Very fine. 90/100.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
Post Reply