1980 Gould Campbell Vintage Port

[John M.]

This bottle was purchased from a fellow FTLOPer last year--the cork came out in marvelous shape. In the decanter for 6 hours before the first taste. Tasted again at the 32 hour mark. Dark in the core with a deep burgundy color. Light earthy berry aroma. Hints of elderberry up front, with a chocolate and linzer torte strawberry on finish. Strong yet abrupt tannic finish that had flashes of white pepper. Rich, weighty and complex--it comes off as a bruiser. On day 2 the finish was far softer---still dry-- but more interesting, subtle and overall the wine is more rounded with the chocolate raspberry finish more pronounced. Overall, this Port is on target but may improve yet with a few more years--the tannic finish would suggest so although wonderful now.

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[Mike J. W.]

I like this Port a lot. I think it's a delicious, underrated, still fresh, 39 yo Port with a great QPR. I have 6 more of these in my cellar and I'm going to take my time enjoying them.

[David Spriggs]

An excellent Port. One of the best of the 1980 vintage. 1983 and 1985 are also excellent. The 1977 is on a higher plane, but I really like this Port.