1977 Taylor

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jdaw1
Dow 1896
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1977 Taylor

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An emergency was declared for Monday 14th April 2025, at the Boot & Flogger.

A 1977 was proffered, so another was, so another was, and the planning attracted towards an evening of 1977s. This is good.

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mcoulson
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winesecretary
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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A glorious deep garnet. Long, long finish with medjool date followed by maraschino cherries in chocolate. Third on the night and possibly underscored.
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Alex Bridgeman
Fonseca 1966
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Taylor 1977. Mature appearance, approaching brick red and 40% opaque. A little sous bois and restrained fruit on the nose, much less expressive than the Fonseca. Dried red fruit, redcurrant jelly on a wonderfully expressive palate. The redcurrant and cranberry aftertaste holds long into the finish. Glorious long fruity finish. Just fabulous, with decades of development ahead of it before hitting its peak. 94/100.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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