1983 Cockburn's Vintage Port

[Kris Henderson]

1983 Cockburn
2 or 3 months ago I had a glass of this at a restaurant and thought it was an excellent vintage port. I decided I had to have a bottle of this for thanksgiving and tracked one down. The bottle I opened was not as good as the one I had a few months ago but it was a respectable showing. The color was a brilliant ruby red. The nose was a little funky right after opening but 8 hours later in the decater most of that dissipated. The nose is fragrant and nicely perfumed with red fruits, dates, chocolate and a touch of alcohol. Good structure, medium sweetness, moderate tannin and lowish acidity. Medium to full body with a nice round, soft mouth feel. 93 points.

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