Decant: 4½ hours - Decanted of virtually no sediment other than a thin brown deposit on the sides of the bottle. The label indicated that the wine was sourced from Fells; the cork was branded "Crusted Port Bottled 1984 W1066". The lead foil seal was also stamped W1066.
Brick red in colour, 60% opaque. Quite wine-like on the nose with sweet floral tones that were almost cloying. A swirl turned this into a citrus mix (which DRT described as hot rubber bands). Thickly textured, showing some concentrated orange on the early palate. Little complexity to the wine, fairly straightforward; fragrant sweet cherry and a touch of woodiness. Modest body and structure. Some gentle heat on the aftertaste, then a long finish of sweet Turkish Delight and icing sugar that is pleasantly persistent. Enjoyable. 86 points
1984 James McCabe Crusted Port
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