1927 Rebello Valente

[jdaw1]

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The traditional gathering to taste bottles from the Unknown Shipper and His Peculiar Friends, in the Bell.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• Sticky labels and other sheets;
• Planning and arrangements.

[djewesbury]

The cork revealed the letters 'R ELL V'. This was from the cellar of Berry Bros. before they became Berry Bros. & Rudd.

Woody nose, a soft, medium-bodied entry, long mid-palate of soft caramel, some light wood, opening out in the finish, becoming more woody. Really quite good.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Bottled by Berry Brothers, shipper identified from the branding on the cork. Deep red centre, pale rose rim—about 30% opaque. Sweet caramel on the attractive nose. Full flavoured on the palate, soft and silky in texture. A touch of dirt in the palate but overall the flavours have lovely complexity to them. A great palate, delivering very fine, full and rich flavours. Sweet and fruity on the long finish—a great wine with a wonderful elegance. 91/100.