1997 Martinez Vintage Port
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Mike J. W.
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1997 Martinez Vintage Port
Very dark but also extremely cloudy. Decanted about 8 hours. It's a simple Port, nothing fancy and nothing really stood out for me. It showed better 24 hours later but had a whiff of band aids and iodine on the nose. Stewed fruits on the palate with a short finish. Surprisingly, this 1997 Port felt like it was already declining. It reminded me more of the LBV's from the early 90's that I've had lately (Dow's, Taylor's, Andresen). They were all good, but past their prime. Bought at auction and although the bottle appeared to be in good shape, I wonder if it was exposed to excessive heat? 88 pts.
"I have often thought that the aim of Port is to give you a good and durable hangover, so that during the next day you should be reminded of the splendid occasion the night before." - Hungarian/British journalist & author George Mikes