1977 Smith Woodhouse

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jdaw1
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1977 Smith Woodhouse

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A triple vertical of Gould Campbell, Smith Woodhouse and Quarles Harris, at the RAF Club on Thursday 17th November 2011, in honour of the 30th Birthday of the organiser. Links:
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SW77. Corked.
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WS1
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jdaw1 wrote:SW77. Corked.
agreed! :(

Not having a corked bt this is an excellent port!
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Deep red colour, 99% opaque. Corked nose. Not tasted. Not rated.
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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Corked. The colour is strangely similar to the juice of the elderberry :roll:
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