1977 Rebello Valente

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Graham’s 1977
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1977 Rebello Valente

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On Wednesday 9th August 2017 we gathered at The Boot & Flogger to taste some port.

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Graham’s 1977
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Re: 1977 Rebello Valente

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20% opacity, red brown, amber rim. Lovely sweet smooth entry, citrus. I guessed GM67. When Charles revealed that CPR I was the same port from a magnum, I was pleased that I at least managed to guess the same wine for that, even if it was the wrong wine!
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Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1977 Rebello Valente

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From magnum with this bottle having been stored at room temperature once decanted. Pale rose colour, very light at 20% opacity. Soft jelly fruit on the nose, mature and delicious with lovely sweet floral components and an odd slight hint of petrol. Mature on the palate, lacking a little fruit but with plenty of acidity. Fragrant and a little delicate with lots of rose water. Surprisingly fiery aftertaste and a great finish of good length, full of red licorice and black chocolate. Served blind this was guessed to be Taylor 1975. 89/100. 09-Aug-17. Decanted 12 hours.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: 1977 Rebello Valente

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RV77, pink, 25% opaque. Nose a hint of acetone. Light sweetness. Slightly over-mature, delicious.
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