1966 Sandeman Port

As much as I love vintage port, and appreciate this TN, I'm keen to see TNs for the Cepparello, since I have one precious bottle of it, which I'm holding until it's at its absolute best. Would that be now, or should I wait a few years longer?

Bman.....the Cepparello was wonderful. I did decant and it was served an hour and 20 minutes later with a beef and mushrooms course. This wine is in total harmony with itself. The fruits are lush and the tannins are relatively soft. A good balance is already there. It is quite drinkable now, but I have 3 more that I will not touch for several more years. I think this one will get even better.

Dick

A bunch of '66 Sandeman hit the shelves here early '97. The first one that I saw, before all of the others arrived, was an extraordinary $43, , & I bought it. The salesgal said she had bought it on a whim on an internet auction, which I had to question, since I don't think that is legal (for retailers to resell.) The rest was $90-95.
I opened one & was not really impressed; but a couple months later a friend opened another & it was a pretty, elegant wine, much like the very good '66 Croft.
I know one retailer who returned his whole order to the distributor because all of the labels were stained & some corks were protruding a bit, & another who sent one bottle back.
I have a couple left, & they look fine.