Sandeman, Vintage Vintage:1970 scorched earth

scorched earth

In this very warm vintage the winemaking team opted to block most of the malolactic fermentation (70%) to preserve freshness

000 bottles were filled with this magnificent 2013

a little heady and quite ripe with black rather than red fruit

and sweet red berry fruit add to the wine's stunning allure

Sandeman, Vintage Vintage:1970 scorched earthThe 1977 Sandeman Vintage Porto has an elegant bouquet with clove, dried dates, fig and hints of furniture polish emerging from the glass. This is nicely focused and unfurls with grace. The palate is well balanced on the entry with a fine thread of acidity. This is not a heavy duty 1977 port, but it is nimble, quick on its feet,with a nuanced finish that is slightly attenuated. This is a marked improvement over the 1975 Sandeman, and yet in the