1996 Smith Woodhouse Madalena vintage port

Rune EG · Post by **Rune EG** » Sat Oct 14, 2017 4:04 am

Decanted 5 hrs (longer time is not needed). Dark red colour with a touch of brown and a light rim. Deep aroma of ripe fruit with elements of minerals, oak and humid cellar. Medium body. Pleasant nice combination of some power and elegance in a modest way. A lot of berries in the taste, but also raisins. Nice tannins and well-structured. Good balance acidity/sweetness. Medium to long aftertaste. In my opinion this vintage port should be consumed now and latest within 3-4 years. 91 pts.

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Sat Oct 14, 2017 7:01 pm

Have you had the 1995? If so, curious to your thoughts on that one.

Rune EG · Post by **Rune EG** » Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:38 am

No, never seen the 1995.
I have two more bottles of the 1996 and will enjoy them during the coming winter.

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:31 pm

Rune EG wrote:No, never seen the 1995.
I have two more bottles of the 1996 and will enjoy them during the coming winter.

I have 1995 but have never seen 1996 for sale here in the states (I'm sure it was, I just haven't seen it).

If our paths cross in the near future I'll bring a 1995 along for you to try. Last I had it was pretty good.

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Rune EG · Post by **Rune EG** » Tue Oct 17, 2017 2:47 am

That was a good idea!
I will keep one of my 1996 waiting for such tasting to take place!

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Tue Oct 17, 2017 12:29 pm

Rune EG wrote:That was a good idea!
I will keep one of my 1996 waiting for such tasting to take place!

Sounds like a good plan to me :)

Eric Menchen · Post by **Eric Menchen** » Tue Oct 17, 2017 12:59 pm

I too have bottles of the 1995, but haven't tasted it.

John M. · Post by **John M.** » Tue Oct 17, 2017 1:06 pm

Eric Menchen wrote:I too have bottles of the 1995, but haven't tasted it.

I've had it twice in the past few years...it stands out for being a very good 1995.

May 2015: Fruit forward with damson plum and cherry, a little earthy with chocolate, grape and prune. Medium finish length. 92 Points

February 2017: Faded brick Red with dark core. A soft nose of grass. Hints of licorice and white pepper with even more plum, it drinks very easy with a soft finish. Hints of chocolate. 92 Points

Mahmoud Ali · Post by **Mahmoud Ali** » Mon Nov 06, 2017 11:42 pm

When I first came across some 1996 Madelanas I did a bit of a search and discovered that the 1995 Madelana was supposed to be a superb port. I bought a handful of the '96s but did wish they were the '95s.

Mahmoud.

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