For The Love Of Port

One of four bottles acquired in the last year, this the first to be broached.

Bottle chosen for having the lowest level (slightly below b/n). As I cleaned off the capsule there was a strong and pleasant smell of Xmas pudding.

Sometimes when you decant a bottle you get a good instinctive feeling about the contents - this was one of those occasions. The wine came perfectly off it's sediment a few minutes ago.

First sip - pleasantly aromatic, little fire, quite fresh. No great gravitas here, but looking very sound and fully mature..

More anon..

Tom

No long saga of notes on this one as it is a birthday present as well as bottle for NYE.

After 24 hrs a small glass. In the glass it looks more like a 20yr Tawny than a VP, the red giving way to tawny, with a clear edge.

Classic Croft both on nose and palate - fruity and elegant - but light and still rather sharp.

Better than most 75's, fully mature and a little besides.

Score: 6-5

Tom

thanks Tom. BTW, are there any of the 1975's that are still doing pretty good?

Yes, but opinions on the 75's (and auction prices) are a bit volatile though.

Graham and Taylor are still showing well, but the prices for all 75's have taken a leap in the last year. What was previously a bargain for those in the know is now looking somewhat overpriced..

Tom

Thanks, and I've noticed the price increase too.