1977 Berry Brothers (Quarles Harris)
The characteristic note of star anise on the nose.
Full rich port which despite the long decant took an hour to unfurl in glass.
A very youthful bottle to which I gave a point.
Consumed 2/2/22
1977 Berry Brothers
Re: 1977 Berry Brothers (Quarles Harris)
Links:
- Review of the evening as a whole;
- 1960 Berry Bros Selection (Rebello Valente);
- 1963 Berry Bros Selection (Taylor);
- 1966 Berry Bros Selection (Warre);
- 1970 Berry Bros Selection (Warre);
- 1975 Berry Bros Selection (Quarles Harris);
- 1977 Berry Bros Selection (Quarles Harris);
- 1980 Berry Bros Selection (Warre);
- 1983 Berry Bros Selection (Warre);
- 1985 Berry Bros Selection (Smith Woodhouse);
- 1991 Berry Bros Selection (Smith Woodhouse);
- 1994 Berry Bros Selection (Smith Woodhouse);
- 1997 Berry Bros Selection (Warre);
- 2000 Berry Bros Selection (Smith Woodhouse);
- 2003 Berry Bros Selection (Quinta de la Rosa);
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Re: 1977 Berry Brothers (Quarles Harris)
Quarles Harris. Deep mature red colour, 40% opaque. Sweet, albeit faint, jammy red fruit on the nose. Lightweight entry but a lovely mid-palate with strawberry jam and - surprisingly - some charcoal tannins still providing a little grip giving a palate which shows some youth and vigour despite its age. Very lively aftertaste and a long finish. This is impressive; youthful but with plenty of maturity. 88/100. Tasted 02-Feb-22. Decanted 11 hours.
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