TN: 1955 Sandeman Porto Vintage (Portugal, Douro, Porto)

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  • 1955 Sandeman Porto Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto (4/13/2011)
    Served from double magnum. The color was a light rust, with some cloudiness. The wine had a good bit of alcohol heat that masked much of the flavors, but the plum fruit is still there underneath. There is only a medium sweetness at this point. The wine had been double decanted but I don’t know how far in advance. Perhaps more air was necessary? Still very good with the chocolate ganache dessert. (85 pts.)

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Clearly something is wrong with this picture. I had a 750 experience not long ago with a much more ruby element to the color and just slight bricking on the edge. A double mag showing like this … tragic.

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Quite sad to hear it didn’t show better, especially from a rare double magnum.

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It was quite a disappointment. I was really excited when I arrived at the dinner and saw it on the table. It was interesting that most people were in love with the wine, but I believe that was commentary based upon either:

  1. It came from an attendee’s cellar, and you never want to tell the person “there’s a problem” if they think it’s ok. That would be rude.

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  1. They loved the wine because they knew what was on the label.