The missus bought this as part of a job lot from Marks and Spencer's website at an amazingly low price. Let's see how it stacks up. Well it looks red enough although there is a hint of tawny in the colour which suggests a little more oxygen exposure than would be expected. The hint of tawny carries through to the nose which is quite full and striking combining the plum characteristics of a ruby with just a hint of wood. The taste is quite acceptable at this level carrying a full body of plummy fruits and just a little wood complexity to keep things interesting. On the whole this is a rich and smooth port with a lot to commend it. Much better than I had anticipated so hats off to Marks and Spencer's and also to Sue Daniels and David Guimaraens, who, according to the label, had a hand in its crafting.
