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• La Cave d'Argent wrote: 88 points

  October 4, 2011 - 50th Anniversary of the '61 Vintage! (WhisknLadle Restaurant, La Jolla, California): This particular port, provided by Ken Johnson, was bottled in 2001 and appeared to be in pristine condition. Medium amber in color, it showed a moderately intense nose of walnuts, maraschino cherries and black tea. Medium-bodied on the palate, with low-to-medium acidity and light residual tannins. The flavors mirrored the nose. The alcohol (20%) was a bit hot, but this could have been mitigated by lowering the serving temperature a few degrees (ideally to 60-65 degrees). The middle palate was solid and the finish medium-length, albeit with a whiff of heat. This port should hold up for many more years. Drink now-12/25.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1961
• Type Red - Fortified
• Producer Warre
• Varietal Port Blend
• Designation Colheita
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Portugal
• Region Douro
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Porto
• UPC Code 089419003611

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• In Cellars 14 (70%)
• Consumed 6 (30%)

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