1980 Gould Campbell Vintage Port
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Mike J. W.
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1980 Gould Campbell Vintage Port
Decanted 9 1/2 hours. The cork came out in two pieces as it was fully 3/4 saturated. In the glass it was a dark reddish-purple with about 80% opacity. It's amazing how dark a 44 year-old Vintage Port can be. There's a spirity smell on the nose, but a sip shows it to be fully mature and integrated. A melange of sweet, dark blue fruits (primarily blackberries and blueberries) combined with strong tannins contribute to the long, silky smooth finish. This is a delicious Port which was at it's best on Day 2, yet here it is Day 4 and it's still drinking nicely albeit not as nicely as Day 2. 93 points
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Re: 1980 Gould Campbell Vintage Port
I haven't tried the Warre's '80 yet, but I've had the Dow '80. In my opinion, the Dow is the top '80 with the GC not too far behind. The Graham's is pretty good as well, but a step below the first two mentioned above. I have a few bottles of the Warre's 80, so I'll have to try one soon.Eric Menchen wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:51 pmDow and Warres are excellent too. A vintage where the second tier (or third ...) names outshine the usual first.
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Moses Botbol
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Re: 1980 Gould Campbell Vintage Port
1980 is pretty solid vintage with a lots of deals if you can find them. Taylor, Ramos, Sandeman, and Ferreira (among others) are all terrific ports. Yes, 83 + 85 may be a little better, but I would not pass on any 80 vintages I had an opportunity to pick up.
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Re: 1980 Gould Campbell Vintage Port
Don't sleep on the Smith Woodhouse 1980. That is very good also. I would actually have it a bit above the Gould Campbell.