Melford
Melford, was a brand shipped by Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association, but it is not known if it was originally a port wine houses, were the Buyer's own brand or a brand that belonged to Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association. Douro Wine Shippers and Growers mostly shipped private-labeled Port for their European clients, and in many cases used the Buyer's own brand (BOB).
See Douro Wine Shippers & Growers Association.
| Melford Vintages: | 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983 |
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| House | Melford Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1980 |
| Colour | Yellow mature almost tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Sweet liquorice, cream candy, crème caramel, nuts and some ginger in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Very sweet and easy to drink and enjoy but with a hint of unbalanced acidity. Cream candy, liquorice and crème caramel in taste. Quite nice and lovely finish. Drink up, will not be better. | Average score | 16.13 |
| Last tasted | 9th November 2019 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |