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1977s were tasted by a strict subset of the obvious folks, on Tuesday 11^th June 2024, at the Boot & Flogger, as arranged by Martin Coulson.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• Tasting notes:
  • 1977 Warre;
  • 1977 Dow;
  • 1977 Graham;
  • 1977 Gould Campbell;
  • 1977 Smith Woodhouse;
  • 1977 Berry’s Own Selection ≈ Quarles Harris;
  • 1977 Offley Boa Vista;
  • 1977 Ferreira;
  • 1977 Sandeman;
  • 1977 Fonseca Panascal;
  • 1977 Fonseca;
  • 1977 Taylor;
  • 1977 Croft;
  • 1977 Delaforce;
  • 1977 Morgan;
  • 1977 Ramos Pinto;
  • 1977 Niepoort;
  • 1977 Royal Oporto;
  • 1977 Morano;
  • 1977 Ducal;
• Placemats;
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements.

Sandeman 1977

A pale limpid red. Nose with a little cherry. Palate of cherry. Nice cherry and cranberry finish. Worthy of an HM.

Nose not 100% right. Palate better, but wasn't keen on this.

S77, red-link, 30% opaque. Bitter, with oranges. Nonetheless good soft mature Port.

45% mature red-orange.
Soft red fruits and caramel on the nose.
Soft, sweet entry, chewy strawberries (drying), soft caramels, long chewy finish. Liked, gets an HM.

Nose: strawberries, and subtle ones. Maybe a touch of caramel or milk chocolate?
Palate: leads with the strawberries and plenty of caramel, followed by eucalyptus and maybe a touch of dark chocolate on the mid palate. Lovely orange acidity and cherries to finish. Tart to almost sour. V good.

1977 Sandeman: Rich brick red, a lovely tawny colour. A litte dirty fruit on the nose. Smooth palate with nice fruit that is walking the line betreen tired primary fruit and spiced secondary flavours. The palate has good acidity and is enjoyably light, holding some sweet bruised fruit. Really sweet and ripe, with lots of brown sugar on the finish. Smooth, mature and solidly on its plateau. Tasty. 89/100. Drunk 11-Jun-2024.