1980 Smith Woodhouse

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Alex Bridgeman
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1980 Smith Woodhouse

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Darker than the Dow 1980 shown alongside. Deep red with an odd browning rim, 90% opaque. Little showing on the nose other than a little bruised cherry. A lovely texture and noticeable tannins give a dry edge to the palate. Spiced nutmeg fruit on the aftertaste and a lovely spiced fruit finish. Delicious. 91/100.

Drunk at the Berry Brothers Port Walk on 24 Nov 2016.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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