Orlando 1981 Vintage Port
Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 12:24 am
1981 Orlando 'Limited Release' Vintage Port, Regional and Varietal Selection (17%).
According to the label this port was made from shiraz grapes grown in Orlando's Lyndoch vineyards.
This 31 year-old vintage port has developed a tawny character, the colour a terracotta with orangey-brown rim. Despite what appears to be a low alcohol level, the nose is mildly spirited with an ethereal perfume of fruit cake, spices, rum, and a sherried nuttiness. The palate attack is mildly sweet, tastes like a tawny and finishes with a sherry, madeira-like, dry finish. Quite unique I must say, and most satisfying. Certainly better than a 1974 Orlando VP that I had a few weeks ago that was sweet, overly thick, and dull, perhaps affected by storage issues.
Cheers .............. Mahmoud.
According to the label this port was made from shiraz grapes grown in Orlando's Lyndoch vineyards.
This 31 year-old vintage port has developed a tawny character, the colour a terracotta with orangey-brown rim. Despite what appears to be a low alcohol level, the nose is mildly spirited with an ethereal perfume of fruit cake, spices, rum, and a sherried nuttiness. The palate attack is mildly sweet, tastes like a tawny and finishes with a sherry, madeira-like, dry finish. Quite unique I must say, and most satisfying. Certainly better than a 1974 Orlando VP that I had a few weeks ago that was sweet, overly thick, and dull, perhaps affected by storage issues.
Cheers .............. Mahmoud.