Poured a lot darker than I expected it to. Very intense and dark. You can very easily see why this used to be served on a spoon. A little bit goes a very long way!
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At the '63 Port Dinner (Davy's): This is the Essencia which takes years to ferment from natural drip sugars, only 2.5% alcohol. Very dense, dark brown. Lots of honey and caramelised sugar on the nose with only a hint of fruit. Rather cloying in the mouth and extreme length. Not really a drink in the normal sense of the word, more a tasting experience. Done.
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'63 Port Dinner (Davy's): I can see why they serve this with a spoon and why the alcohol is 2.5%. It is too rich and sweet for my palate. Nose of honey, burnt sugar, bitter orange and peach. It covers your mouth and the length is at least 5 mins. Maybe I should try another bottle in a 100 years to see how it is maturing.
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1/5/2023 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
Poured a lot darker than I expected it to. Very intense and dark. You can very easily see why this used to be served on a spoon. A little bit goes a very long way!
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8/11/2020 - onboisduvin Likes this wine: 97 Points
20200808 one bottle meeting at Bellini. Syrup with great acidity. Wonderful!
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5/30/2016 - KenPlace wrote: 97 Points
Simply and amazing wine. Had with friends at Amici Winery lunch/picnic.
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7/1/2014 - DonalOB wrote: 92 Points
At the '63 Port Dinner (Davy's): This is the Essencia which takes years to ferment from natural drip sugars, only 2.5% alcohol. Very dense, dark brown. Lots of honey and caramelised sugar on the nose with only a hint of fruit. Rather cloying in the mouth and extreme length. Not really a drink in the normal sense of the word, more a tasting experience. Done.
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7/1/2014 - RayOB wrote: 93 Points
'63 Port Dinner (Davy's): I can see why they serve this with a spoon and why the alcohol is 2.5%. It is too rich and sweet for my palate. Nose of honey, burnt sugar, bitter orange and peach. It covers your mouth and the length is at least 5 mins. Maybe I should try another bottle in a 100 years to see how it is maturing.
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