TN: 1983 Churchill Quinta da Agua Alta Vintage Port

[Al B.]

Decant: Pop 'n' pour - 1st bottle was spoiled.
Very light in colour; easily the most advanced of the wines being drunk that night; orange rather than red. Slightly sherry smelling nose; quite spicy but attractive. Light body, and surprisingly tannic impact given the colour. Pleasantly fruity, but quite simple and straightforward although the acidity shows strongly in the mid-palate. Not offensive, prefectly decent drinking but lacks balance to be great. Big burst of flavour on swallowing and a big aftertaste, very surprising given what goes before. 86 points