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2000 Berry Brothers (Smith Woodhouse)
Full rich powerful cherry-led port with drying tannins. Straightforwardly pleasurable despite its youth.

Consumed 2/2/22.

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);
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

Smith Woodhouse. Deep red colour just starting to hint at a brick tone; 95% opaque. Rich blackcurrant fruit which comes across as a little restrained, subtle and layered. Smooth entry with generous sweet fruit. Good grip on the palate with the powerful tannins seizing hold firmly and a good acidity keeping the bramble fruit fresh and bright. Rich and very persistent on the finish. A lovely youthful Port drinking well. 92/100. Drunk 02-Feb-22. Decanted 8½ hours.