TN: 1988 Smith Woodhouse Madalena Vintage Port

[Al B.]

Decant: 4 hours - Mid red colour, little bricking. Lovely nose of warm and rich blackcurrants. Very dense texture in the mouth, not thick but very full-bodied. Lovely sweet blackcurrant flavours with the tannins soft and gentle, more acidity than I remember but this did soften over the evening. Very pleasant aftertaste. A little short, but one which was very enjoyable when it was present. An easy and straightforward port to be savoured and which will still be drinking extremely well in 10 years, if not more. 88 points