1970 Smith Woodhouse

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1970 Smith Woodhouse

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SW70, brought by AHB. Red-pink, 40% opaque. Dry early palate. Long soft Port, very very long, but on the edge of drying out.
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Mature brick red colour, 40% opaque. A wonderful nose of sweet mace and candied cherry. Lovely texture, smooth and elegant. Plenty of fruit with a nice cedar tone; but the fruit is fabulous, mature and elegant. Slightly dry aftertaste before a glorious and fragrant finish, which has a quick burst of orange at the end. 92/100. Drunk 10-May-17. Decanted 6 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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