This page provides an overview of my notes on the Delaforce 1982 Vintage Port. Apologies if the notes are brief (or non-existent); they are mainly recorded for my benefit with public distribution being a secondary priority!
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Notes: Quite light; muted on the nose with perhaps a touch of washing-up-liquid (though that, thankfully, didn’t get in the way). In the mouth, a striking treacle flavour balanced against some acidity. Long aftertaste where Cointreau predominated.
Tasted at: 1982 tasting
Date: 21st June 2010
Rated*: C
Notes: Darkest of the 1982. Red currants in the mouth, with a long aftertaste (perhaps turning a touch bitter at the end). A very good Port that was easily the best on the night.
Tasted at: 1982 tasting
Date: 21st June 2010
Rated*: C
Notes: A measure lighter + clearer than the 1980. Again, tobacco on the nose, but mixed with caramel. In the mouth, immediate hit of sugar. Mid-palate, good red fruit. Long, fruit aftertaste. Very, very good.
Tasted at: Delaforce Tasting
Date: 24th April 2012
Rated*: C
My rating system attempts to answer the question “is this a good Port?” one of three ways: N—No; P—Possibly; or C—Certainly. Ports generally are weighted slightly by their category. Therefore, a Ruby Port might receive a C rating for Certainly good which it might not were it to be a Vintage Port. I sometimes modify my rating with a plus or minus indicating that the Port is better or worse than might be expected for this category.
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