1977 Warre

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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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1977 Warre

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W77, brought by CPR. Dark red, 60% opaque. Rich, full, red-fruited, lovely Port with a hint of grit and heat.
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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Mature red colour, 70% opaque. Gentle nose of salt and port in early maturity; gently spicy, sweet and soft fruit — but muted compared to the Smith Woodhouse 1970 drunk alongside. More time in the glass allows the bouquet to develop further. The port has a wonderful balance on the entry with vibrant fruit and a fabulous focusing acidity. Big and punchy palate, really impressive. Lovely lingering sweet red fruit and red licorice with lingering green wood bitterness. Delicious. 92/100. Drunk 10-May-17. Decanted 8 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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