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1977 Warre Vintage Port
Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 5:58 pm
by Eric Menchen
Spirited aroma with flowers, spices, and tree bark, followed by herbaceous menthol. Sweeter than the 1970 and 1985, this tastes like a classic, good 1977 Warres. The flavors are subtle, but there is strawberry, cinnamon, and light chocolate. Warmth is less than the 1985, and better. 93 points.
Re: 1977 Warre Vintage Port
Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:18 pm
by Andy Velebil
Despite what some others think of this, I love this VP and think it's one of the better 1977's. It's certainly one of, if not the most, consistent showing of VP's from this vintage. Wonderful note!
Re: 1977 Warre Vintage Port
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:50 pm
by Mahmoud Ali
I would include Smith Woodhouse among the better 1977 ports.
Mahmoud.
Re: 1977 Warre Vintage Port
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 2:52 am
by Andy Velebil
Mahmoud Ali wrote:I would include Smith Woodhouse among the better 1977 ports.
Mahmoud.
The only minor quibble with SW is when you drink it side by side with some other top houses you can see how it doesn't have quite the same complexity and finish. Still a darn nice Port but my experience has it just a tad off the top mark.
Re: 1977 Warre Vintage Port
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2017 8:48 pm
by Mahmoud Ali
That's a fair point Andy, and I defer to your experience since I certainly haven't had two '77 ports side by side.
Mahmoud.