TN: 1983 KWV Vintage Port

[Stewart T.]

• 1983 KWV Vintage Port - South Africa
  Tasted blind in black glasses. The nose opens with dark fruit preserves—blueberry compote and plum—alongside hints of molasses, leather, and a touch of menthol. This initially seems like it is either a Vesuvio (with the blueberry notes) or perhaps a Vargellas (with the mint notes). However, as the wine has been opening up more, the nose has drifted away from these familiar aromas and I am pretty certain that this is not one of those two producers. There is a rustic quality to this wine, so it might be from a lower-tier producer. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with soft edges, showing stewed cherry, date, and cocoa, backed by modest acidity and faded tannins. There's a savory, earthy quality in the background that suggests age, but the fruit still lingers. This was revealed as South African Port. (90 pts.)

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