For The Love Of Port

Still a dark burgundy color but a good deal lighter than the deep blackish purple I remember from when I first had this port many years ago. The nose has an overall spicy/smokey character with dark notes of plum, blueberry jam and eucalyptus. The spicy/smokey character comes through on the palate as well showing moderate body with flavors of black cherry and currant as well as eucalyptus notes coming through again as well. The finish is of medium length. Perhaps a shorter term wine than I would have thought when it was younger. Not a great Taylor, but pretty good stuff. 87pts, Tasted 11/08