TN: 1981 KWV Diaz Reserve Ruby Port

[Al B.]

Decant: 24 hours - South Africa. I did come back to this the next day after 24 hours in the decanter. The wine has darkened considerably in colour and is much more intense. The darker centre has taken away the browning that was seen yesterday on the edge. The VA on the nose has completely gone and has been replaced by a beautifully balanced, although subdued, smell of delicate cherries. Not as thick going into the mouth as it was yesterday. Still sweet and then a rush of acidity. The wine is much more integrated than it was yesterday and is much better balanced. Held in the mouth without slurping was just holding a mouthful of fruit juice - slurping released chocolately tones and a hint of the strong madeira character from yesterday. Long, long length of dark chocolate. A much better wine than it was yesterday - I find it hard to believe that its all the same bottle! This I would repeat. 90 points