1966 Smith Woodhouse

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Dalva Golden White Colheita 1952
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1966 Smith Woodhouse

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50 years ago, the 1966 vintage was born. A few of us gathered at The Boot & Flogger to discuss the vintage.
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Re: 1966 Smith Woodhouse

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20% opacity, brown-red with a yellowish rim. Soft nose, ripe strawberries. Lively entry on the palate, nicely balanced, and soft red fruit. Very nice port.
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Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1966 Smith Woodhouse

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Mature brick red, 30% opaque. Gentle on the nose, a little harsh rose hip and sweet hawthorn perfume. Delicious mature fruit on the palate, redcurrant syrup; gentle flavours at first then a big dose of harsh acidity bringing sweet fruit and cigar tobacco. Spicy, peppery aftertaste with a long finish of concentrated redcurrant syrup. 90
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SW66. Re-pink, 30% opaque. Soft and unctuous. Fully mature. Mid weight, long and lovely.
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