1997 Smith Woodhouse

[jdaw1]

Neil C. arranged, at the Boot and Flogger, a horizontal of 1997s, the first since a 1997 Maturity Evaluation on 16th June 2014.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1997 Burmester;
• 1997 Quinta do Noval;
• 1997 Quinta do Noval Silval;
• 1997 Taylor;
• 1997 Fonseca;
• 1997 Croft Quinta da Roêda;
• 1997 Dow;
• 1997 Graham;
• 1997 Gould Campbell;
• 1997 Warre;
• 1997 Vesuvio;
• 1997 Smith Woodhouse;
• 1997 Quarles Harris;
• 1997 Martinez;
• 1997 Sandeman Vau;
• 1997 Ramos Pinto;
• 1997 Val da Figueira;
• 1997 Osborne;
• Planning and arrangements;
• Food order;
• Placemats (and in list of placemats).

[Alex Bridgeman]

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.

[rich_n]

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]

Dark. Quite good. Bit one-note.

[flash_uk]

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