1977 Taylor

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Alex M
Quinta do Noval LBV
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1977 Taylor

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Dienhard bottling. Purchased from a family friend for a fair price from a stash that had been in storage for 40 years.
Cork crumbled on removal.
Initial taste, strong, phenol like, a bit over powering and clearly needing a long decant.

D+10hrs.

Exceptional port. Smooth. Lots of vanilla both in smell and taste. Blackberries. Tannins fully integrated.

I think this will last a fair few decades yet but it now entering a fantastic drinking window.

95 points with potential for more in the coming decade.

I only wish I had it in magnums.
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richmills
Warre’s Warrior
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Re: 1977 Taylor

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'77 seems to be in a great place at the moment, and the Taylor I'm particularly liking. It's a pity the prices seem to have shot up recently.
winesecretary
Fonseca 1980
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Re: 1977 Taylor

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That '77 may be in a great place, Taylor perhaps in particular, and prices having moved up, I would suggest might be connected factors...
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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1977 Taylor

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Taylor 1977 can be a fabulous Port. Glad you had a good bottle.
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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