TN: 1983 KWV Vintage Port
Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2025 4:36 pm
- 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.)