Just a quick note from an incredible tasting yesterday
Wow! It truly is an incredible experience . Unblended 1855 port - aged in cask in a cool climate private lodge, purchased by Taylor and bottled in a beautiful decanter and presented in a wooden box. The colour is full-on tawny, burnt orange rim and a watery edge. It has that gold/green hint to it.
It is so concentrated, viscous and yet full of freshness. Nose is like the 1795 Terrantez. Iodine at first, a sweet concentration of apricots but with a briny back note.
Palate is more toward the tawny port notes, delicious dried apricots, cranberries and honey. The acidity balances the whole mouthfeel. A long finish, with the richness of a Malvazia madeira. Truly exceptional . 19.5/20.
We have a few precious bottles for sale, but who ever gets one is a very lucky person.
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