1984 Hooper's Vintage Port

[Andy Velebil]

Here's the story and I'm sticking to it. Bought a couple bottles of this at auction for super cheap, about $25 for the pair. Since I'd never had it and there isn't much 1984 VP floating around these days I bought them just for the experience...the price was right, anyways. Cork was in great condition, which surprised me so I had hope. Decanting it the color was a light brown, similar to a 10 year old tawny. Decanted 2 hours at time of sipping and over the next hour. Simple brown sugar and lacking in any complexity whatsoever. Well past its prime, which was probably 15-20 years prior, but surprisingly there was no heat/alcohol protruding. Clipped finish. This reminded me of a very inexpensive 10 year tawny but without the acidity uplift. If by chance you happen to own some of this, drink very soon. Better yet, cook with it.
79 Points

[Glenn E.]

As I recall, our London friends could have warned you off of this one...

[Andy Velebil]

As I recall, our London friends could have warned you off of this one...

Hah. Experience is the spice of life....maybe I do want to be clear there was nothing off or anything bad about this, comments I've heard regarding this companies products around this time period. It was like a simple LBV that was aged WAY too long. I'm sure this would have been pleasant back when it still had some fruit to it.

[Bradley Bogdan]

Haha, always worth a flier for $25!


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[Andy Velebil]

Haha, always worth a flier for $25!


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$12.50 to be precise. That was the price for 2 bottles

[John M.]

Haha, always worth a flier for $25!


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$12.50 to be precise. That was the price for 2 bottles

For that price totally worth the experience---and what if it was good you'd be way ahead.

[Moses Botbol]

1985 is a dud as well. When was the last good Hooper's vintage? 60's?