1977 Croft

[jdaw1]

On Tuesday 19th December 2017, at The Boot & Flogger, as arranged by Charles, we tasted eighteen 1977s. It was splendid.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1977 Gould Campbell;
• 1977 Smith Woodhouse;
• 1977 Quarles Harris;
• 1977 Graham;
• 1977 Dow;
• 1977 Warre;
• 1977 Cockburn;
• 1977 Factory House Blend;
• 1977 Morgan;
• 1977 Fonseca;
• 1977 Taylor;
• 1977 Croft;
• 1977 Sandeman;
• 1977 Offley;
• 1977 Ferreira;
• 1977 Niepoort;
• 1977 Kopke;
• 1977 Delaforce;
• Placemats (with embarrassing typo);
• Planning and arrangements.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Mid-red, mature appearance; 40% opaque. The nose is desperately trying to be sweet and fruity but hints at being tainted with TCA. The TCA becomes clear on the musty palate. Not Rated. 19-Dec-17. Decanted 6½ hours.

[flash_uk]

40% opacity, warm red. TCA.