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Cachâo Vintage Port 1982 (Tasted 2022)

The cork got completely destroyed due to age and being soaked in wine.

Taste notes right after opening and decanting

Peach in the color with nice big curtains on the side of glass.

Hard hitting alcohol in the aroma, has a weak scent of fruit and cask.

High acid and hard alcohol at the start of the taste. Develops into a complex old smoked note. Dried fruits and especially raisin goes up in pace in the after taste. Ends as a complete raisin bomb.

Intermediate rating 88 / 100

Taste notes 4 hours after decanting

The color has turned slightly darker.

Much less alcohol in the aroma, fruit stands out better.

Same good taste, still a bit hard on the alcohol.

Overall rating 90 / 100

Burmester Vintage Port 1997 (Tasted 2018)

Tasted 01-09-2018. Burmester is owned by the Calem brand: https://www.disorder.dk/2013/11/26/visiting-calem-in-porto/

Taste notes right after decanting

Dark red in the color with some haziness to it.

Dominating alcohol in the aroma, slight subtle notes of dried fruit.

Good balance on alcohol and acid in the taste. Mature wine with spicy notes and a weak after taste.

Intermediate rating 81 / 100

Taste notes 3½ hours after decanting

The wine cleared up and became more clear.

The taste experience is better, with the less dominating alcohol.

Intermediate rating 83 / 100

Taste notes 7 hours after decanting

The taste reveals notes of oak and cask, but the wine lacks potency and powerful taste.

Overall rating 84 / 100