1975 Verdelho
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The 1975 Cossart Gordon Verdelho (2022 Bottling) has 88g/L residual sugar and 10.7g/L total acidity. It has a subtle nose: dried honey, Seville oranges, quite floral in nature with green olive scents coming through with time, later a very light espresso scent. The palate is medium-bodied with a tangy, bitter orange and marmalade infused opening. Quite powerful, almost “burly” in style, I like the hubris of this Verdelho and the impact on the resinous finish, a slight hint of curry powder and saffron lingering on the aftertaste. Excellent. 939 bottles produced.
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Neal Martin
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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Bottled in 2004, the 1975 Verdelho offers up a complex bouquet of caramelized citrus rind, beeswax, dried figs and warm spices. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and inviting, it's layered and open-knit, with a fleshy core of fruit, lively acids and a long, penetrating finish.