Monumental 1994 vintage port: an exclusive barrel tasting finds wines built for the ages

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Perfect growing and harvest weather has made 1994 the first classic-quality Port vintage since 1985. The Croft, Dow, Fonseca, Graham, Taylor Fladgate and Quinta do Vesuvio vintage ports are rated classics, scoring 95-100 points in barrel tastings. They should be aged until 2010 for best drinkability.

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The promise of 1977 vintage Port

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The 1997 vintage Port is excellent, although some critics disagree. Several of the wines from this vintage taste very different than they did several years ago. Wines discussed include Gould Campbell, Fonseca, Taylor and Graham.

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Don't overlook '95 vintage Port

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Many of the 1995 vintage Ports are excellent and several more are very good. Wines are rated on a scale of one to 100, with tasting notes and prices provided. A 1995 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port is rated 95.

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