1985 Calem Vintage Port

Al B. · Post by **Al B.** » Sun Jan 20, 2013 5:52 pm

Decant: 13 hours - Nice firm red clour, with a solid rim; 70% opaque. VA dominates the nose, smothering all other smells. VA almost destroys the palate, almost smothering the plentiful strawberries. Firm and dry tannins watch over everything carefully. The aftertaste is harsh, with VA dominating the finish with a dry version of Parma Violets. Dry and hot on the finish. Served blind, this was guessed to be a bottle of Noval 1985. 78 points