1988 Wine and Port Vintage

Italian: 1988 Italian wines were produced in an excellent, almost outstanding vintage. Good growing conditions particularly in Tuscany and Piedmont produced rich, full bodied wines that will hold for many years to come.
 
Bordeaux: This was the first in a trio of great vintages for Bordeaux, and one that has been rather overshadowed by the 89s and 90s. 1988 is the most classic of the trio, with many of the wines not being overtly fruit-driven but having levels of extract and concentration that that make them perfect candidates for keeping. These would make a brilliant 35 year old wine gift for a birthday or anniversary celebration.
 
Portugal: 1988 was a very difficult growing year, with bad weather in the spring and summer resulting in a small crop of average quality. As a result there was no declaration of vintage (a mark of the highest quality). Nevertheless, some very attractive single quinta ports were produced.
 
This Year in History: Fun Fact: Microsoft sold its one-millionth mouse, and McDonald’s opened its ten-thousandth restaurant.
Eurovision Winner: Switzerland with the song "Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi" by Celine Dion
Born in this Year: Princess Beatrice Daughter of Sarah, Duchess of York and Prince Andrew who is known to occasionally take on Royal duties such as attending charity events.She is the first female, in the line of succession to the thrones of the sixteen Commonwealth realms but the sixth overall.
Top Grossing Movie: Rain Man

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