1977 Gould Campbell

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1977 Gould Campbell

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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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Re: 1977 Gould Campbell magnum

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GC77. Red-brown, 80% opaque. Nose also of coffee (like its single brother), but more softly so. To taste heat and mid-sweetness. Pleasant port, nothing wrong, but simple.
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Re: 1977 Gould Campbell magnum

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very dark red, black berry muffin aroma, a bit more restrained and closed than from single bt. Great length and after taste. good weight and structure; A great port!
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Re: 1977 Gould Campbell magnum

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From magnum. Deep red and opaque. Fresh air on the nose, but not much else. Dry and grippy mid-palate, fruit a little more subdued than the bottle sample. Hot aftertaste, dry cheek finish with concentrated dark cherry fruit. Impressive. 91/100.
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Re: 1977 Gould Campbell magnum

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My note simply says "Corked".

Others appear to have disagreed.
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