SF | Smoky, deeply pigmented and with secondary characterises which combine fruits, spice and herbs. A touch of syrup, a dash of spice; all in all a pleasing , if not very challenging example, indulgent and approachable . 89
AJ | Dense, dark black-red and opaque at the core though now clear at the rim. Subtle, warm, sweet, well into its maturity stride and vaguely "claretty" as vintage port can sometimes be. Overtly sweet (blackcurrant) and fresh (pine forest) too. Lovely nose here though I don't think it's going to flip and "go sublime". Just a little bit leafy and vegetal in the final analysis. Lots of wine here: this is thicker, more richly textured and "wealthier" than our 2016 example, though the fruit of the 2016 wine is clearly purer and finer. So -- your choice. This is a stonking little brontosaurus of a quinta port and it will be around for a while: warming, exuberant, a touch rough and ready, a little bit foresty around the gills, but GUTSY.Drink Dates: 2027 - 2040. 90
RM | Deep centre, just starting to turn on the rim; ripe, heady plum jam aromas emerging from the glass with more still to give; lovely ripe firm fleshy fruit, well structured and focused with ripe tannins leading to a firm but full finish, still needs a little time to soften up but overall very satisfying.Drink Dates: 2026 - 2045. 93