Community Tasting Notes 4

• moxielady wrote: 94 points

  July 5, 2017 - Smooth and lovely - caramel and toffee

• moxielady wrote: 90 points

  November 27, 2014 - Still good at 40, smooth and well into drink window not past prime.

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• rmcnees wrote: 84 points

  May 31, 2014 - At forty years of age, this was pushing the limits of its aging window. Furthermore, the bottle and cork showed some signs of seepage although I don't recall ever noticing this in the cellar. Lastly, upon decanting, there was no less than a half a cup of sediment resembling coffee grounds in the bottom of the bottle.
  This was a bit lean in body and the color was a bit opaque and showed tones of rust color with an orangish hue. It had a big aromatic nose and flavors of intense concentrated black berries, black raspberry tones of anise, cloves and cedar with a big strong layer of high alcohol. It open immediately and continued to soften throughout the evening.
  it was drinkable and a tribute to our 1974 anniversary celebration but clearly nearing its end of life.

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• obiscoito wrote:

  January 25, 2005 - Medium intense color with slight orange tinge at the rim. Mose of wood, anise, deep berry notes, faint clove and lots more. Rich mouthfeel w/slight woddiness, rich dryed fruits of cherry, blackberry, Plum and dates. Big in the mouth with a strong alcohol finish. this kept developing for at least 2 hours showing candied cherries later on. I was really surprised how big this was for being 30yrs old. Maybe not the most complex port but definatley delicious!

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1974
• Type Red - Fortified
• Producer Taylor (Fladgate)
• Varietal Port Blend
• Designation Vintage
• Vineyard Quinta de Vargellas
• Country Portugal
• Region Douro
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Porto

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• In Cellars 35 (81%)
• Consumed 8 (19%)

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