1977 Royal Oporto
Posted: 14:47 Tue 19 Jul 2022
Tasted at JDAW's Cellar Reduction Dinner on 16th February 2022.
Soft red in colour, mature appearance; 40% opaque. The nose is very limited; a little fragrant cranberry and star fruit. Not a big nose, but certainly attractive. Nice texture with red fruit and tannins which are almost fully integrated. The late palate shows dried vine fruit and dried citrus zest. A lovely mouthful. Elegant fruit dominated finish. A surprisingly lovely wine. 90/100. Drunk 16-Feb-22. Decanted 3½ hours.
Soft red in colour, mature appearance; 40% opaque. The nose is very limited; a little fragrant cranberry and star fruit. Not a big nose, but certainly attractive. Nice texture with red fruit and tannins which are almost fully integrated. The late palate shows dried vine fruit and dried citrus zest. A lovely mouthful. Elegant fruit dominated finish. A surprisingly lovely wine. 90/100. Drunk 16-Feb-22. Decanted 3½ hours.