1997 Smith Woodhouse

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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1997 Smith Woodhouse

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Deep red colour, starting to develop a brick tone with an opaque centre and a medium rim. Slightly stewed red fruit on the nose, but attractive despite the slight stewiness. Nice texture on the palate with poise and fine combination of fruit and soft, ripe tannins. A little lighter-bodied than the main Symington labels but finishes with a lovely sour cherry and dark chocolate finish. Very enjoyable drinking. 89/100.
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rich_n
Warre’s Otima 10 year old Tawny
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Re: 1997 Smith Woodhouse

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Muted nose. Can't find much at all there. Better on the palate. Red fruits and a tonne of tannins. Orange peel acidity late. A decent finish.
winesecretary
Fonseca 1980
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Re: 1997 Smith Woodhouse

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Dark. Quite good. Bit one-note.
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flash_uk
Graham’s 1977
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Re: 1997 Smith Woodhouse

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70% opacity, deep dark red, slightly cloudy. Lively red fruit and violets on the nose. Full, dryness, soft tannin, lovely rich red fruit.
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