1977 Warre

[jdaw1]

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1977 Warre;
• 1970 Smith Woodhouse;
• 1966 Fonseca;
• 1985 Taylor;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

W77, brought by CPR. Dark red, 60% opaque. Rich, full, red-fruited, lovely Port with a hint of grit and heat.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Mature red colour, 70% opaque. Gentle nose of salt and port in early maturity; gently spicy, sweet and soft fruit — but muted compared to the Smith Woodhouse 1970 drunk alongside. More time in the glass allows the bouquet to develop further. The port has a wonderful balance on the entry with vibrant fruit and a fabulous focusing acidity. Big and punchy palate, really impressive. Lovely lingering sweet red fruit and red licorice with lingering green wood bitterness. Delicious. 92/100. Drunk 10-May-17. Decanted 8 hours.