1982 Smith Woodhouse LBV

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Where: The Boot & Flogger 10-20 Redcross Way, SE1 1TA
When: 18h30 on Wednesday 20th July
What: Anything But Vintage III

A few of us gathered to sample some things which were not Vintage Port.

• 1962 Dow LBV
• 1960 Dow LBV
• 1962 Warre LBV
• 1977 Quinta do Infantado Colheita
• 1978 Barros Colheita
• 1982 Smith Woodhouse LBV
• 2011 Sandeman LBV
• 1999 Bonnezeaux Coteau du Houet - Domaine Mark Angeli

[Alex Bridgeman]

Brick red colour, 80% opaque. Well pronounced fragrant and floral nose with strawberries and crushed kaffir lime leaves. Smooth entry, round with pink marshmallow on the edges. Very soft tannins still sit wrapped in alpine strawberries and highlight the delicious floral elements to the late palate. The ginger root finish is a pleasant surprise, mixed in with sweet red jelly. Very long, very lovely port that is at its peak now. 89/100.

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50% opacity, warm red. Soft fruit, strawberry on the nose. Velvety entry, heat mid to late palate, ripe red fruits, chewy strawberries. Long finish.