1938 Rocha Colheita Port
Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:24 pm
This was bottled in 1998 so it's kind of like a 60 year tawny. A light mahogany color with some sediment. The nose is full of beef bouillon, some coffee and has a madeira-ish / oxidised feel to it. On the palate the wine is round, lush, and sweet. There is noticeable spirit that gets in the way on the palate. Moderate complexity with a medium length finish.
24 hours later, this has cleaned up a lot. The palate has a wonderful texture to it that is very unctuous. Still spirity though. The nose has cleaned up a lot and actually seems less oxidised tonight. I'm also picking up some dates and other hints of dried fruit. 92 points
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24 hours later, this has cleaned up a lot. The palate has a wonderful texture to it that is very unctuous. Still spirity though. The nose has cleaned up a lot and actually seems less oxidised tonight. I'm also picking up some dates and other hints of dried fruit. 92 points
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