Faded orange color. Shipped by Leob. Old Port nose, rich and sweet and fading. Rich, luscious, good acid and depth. Coats the tongue and shows character. Could easily pass for a younger wine.
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Reddish brown with a slight meniscus at the rim. Nose of melted black licorice, brown sugar and mixed nuts. Flavors of black licorice, sorghum and mixed nuts. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. I'd lean towards drink myself.
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Madison Offline 2019; 10/18/2019-10/19/2019: Purchased at auction with handwritten label saying "1908", from the cellar of Tawfiq Khoury; the cork eventually proved this to be 1927. Very top shoulder fill. Incredibly youthful bright ruby-garnet color upon opening, I guessed this to be 1955-1970 vintage before examining the cork. Raspberry and licorice notes on the nose, with pleasant pie spices on the palate. Minimal tawny notes, no volatile acidity. Thinnish and light, the spirit here was a bit obtrusive. In hindsight, this showed best immediately upon opening, very fresh despite the heat.
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12/12/2022 - Aptosc6 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Faded orange color. Shipped by Leob.
Old Port nose, rich and sweet and fading.
Rich, luscious, good acid and depth. Coats the tongue and shows character.
Could easily pass for a younger wine.
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10/18/2019 - wineismylife wrote: 94 Points
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Tasted non blind.
Reddish brown with a slight meniscus at the rim. Nose of melted black licorice, brown sugar and mixed nuts. Flavors of black licorice, sorghum and mixed nuts. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. I'd lean towards drink myself.
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10/18/2019 - petitblanc wrote: 93 Points
Madison Offline 2019; 10/18/2019-10/19/2019: Purchased at auction with handwritten label saying "1908", from the cellar of Tawfiq Khoury; the cork eventually proved this to be 1927. Very top shoulder fill. Incredibly youthful bright ruby-garnet color upon opening, I guessed this to be 1955-1970 vintage before examining the cork. Raspberry and licorice notes on the nose, with pleasant pie spices on the palate. Minimal tawny notes, no volatile acidity. Thinnish and light, the spirit here was a bit obtrusive. In hindsight, this showed best immediately upon opening, very fresh despite the heat.
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