1985 Berry Brothers

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winesecretary
Niepoort 1977
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1985 Berry Brothers

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1985 Berry Brothers (Smith Woodhouse)
Full red colour.

Admirable rich red fruited port with excellent balance of fruit and tannin.

Got a point from me.

Group's #2= WOTN, and deservedly.
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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1985 Berry Brothers (Smith Woodhouse)

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Smith Woodhouse. Rich, deep red, 70% opaque. Very restrained on the nose, but a lot of agitation coaxes some good blackcurrant to emerge. Lovely blackcurrant on the palate with rich tannins showing in the wine. Lovely blackcurrant and cocoa finish. Balanced and very impressive. Great Port.
93/100. Drunk 02-Feb-22. Decanted 8 hours. My second place in my WotN voting.
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.

2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
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