1977 Dow Vintage Port
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:44 pm
(My first tasting note. Sorry about any infelicities.)
The cork was purple in colour, but there was no blue in the colour of the wine. It was a deep red, lightening at the edges. When I swirled the glass, tears formed by differential evaporation slithered down the side of the glass. There was a concentrated blackcurrant aroma followed by a full mouthfeel and finish that lasted half a minute or so. No real astringency, so I guess the tannins had integrated fully into the wine. It was not too sweet but - towards the end of the second glass - it seemed a little cloying (perhaps a touch too little acid?)
Later,
Dr Owl
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John Owlett, Southampton, UK
The cork was purple in colour, but there was no blue in the colour of the wine. It was a deep red, lightening at the edges. When I swirled the glass, tears formed by differential evaporation slithered down the side of the glass. There was a concentrated blackcurrant aroma followed by a full mouthfeel and finish that lasted half a minute or so. No real astringency, so I guess the tannins had integrated fully into the wine. It was not too sweet but - towards the end of the second glass - it seemed a little cloying (perhaps a touch too little acid?)
Later,
Dr Owl
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John Owlett, Southampton, UK