1977 Offley

[jdaw1]

1977s were tasted by a strict subset of the obvious folks, on Tuesday 11^th June 2024, at the Boot & Flogger, as arranged by Martin Coulson.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• Tasting notes:
  • 1977 Warre;
  • 1977 Dow;
  • 1977 Graham;
  • 1977 Gould Campbell;
  • 1977 Smith Woodhouse;
  • 1977 Berry’s Own Selection ≈ Quarles Harris;
  • 1977 Offley Boa Vista;
  • 1977 Ferreira;
  • 1977 Sandeman;
  • 1977 Fonseca Panascal;
  • 1977 Fonseca;
  • 1977 Taylor;
  • 1977 Croft;
  • 1977 Delaforce;
  • 1977 Morgan;
  • 1977 Ramos Pinto;
  • 1977 Niepoort;
  • 1977 Royal Oporto;
  • 1977 Morano;
  • 1977 Ducal;
• Placemats;
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements.

[mcoulson]

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[mcoulson]

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[winesecretary]

A bit cloudy. Smells okay at best. Nice mature palate however.

[nac]

Quite cloudy and something not quite right with the nose. Palate was better, but not by much. No thanks.

[jdaw1]

OBV77, red, 40% opaque. Soft, flabby, heat mid palate. Harmless.

[flash_uk]

45% opacity, cloudy mature red-orance.
Sweet, soft and chewy, raspberries, honeycomb. Mid-weight, slightly flabby.

[rich_n]

Nose: red cherries, a touch of spice
Palate: red fruits and tannic grip on entry. Minerality in mid-palate. Red cherries and a touch of Bakewell on the finish. Good.

[Alex Bridgeman]

1977 Offley Boa Vista: Slightly cloudy, mature rose red in colour; 60% opaque. Slightly jammy nose, but good fresh fruit on the palate. Medium bodied with a nice grip and good bright fruit. A little simple on the palate with youthful fruit dominating. Some harsh acidity a the aftertaste but the finish opens beautifully, highlighting the cranberry and aniseed flavours. Very enjoyable. 88/100. Tasted 11 June 2024. Decanted 13 hours.