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An emergency was declared for Monday 14^th April 2025, at the Boot & Flogger.

A 1977 was proffered, so another was, so another was, and the planning attracted towards an evening of 1977s. This is good.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• • 1977 Gould Campbell;
  • 1977 Dow;
  • 1977 Warre;
  • 1977 Graham;
  • 1977 Smith Woodhouse;
  • 1977 Ramos Pinto;
  • 1977 Sandeman;
  • 1977 Fonseca;
  • 1977 Taylor;
  • 1977 Niepoort;
  • Wine Society crusted bot. 2013;
  • Croft Pink & tonic;
• Placemats;
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements.

The deep end of the spectrum of colour. In the mouth this is big rich thick licorice blackstrap port. Very satisfying. Gets an honourable mention.

Smith Woodhouse 1977. Dark red, not as dark as GC but darker than W or G. Fresh cut red plums and red pears on the nose. Nicely balanced mature fruit, sweet and jellied. Bright green tannins grip drily and rather dominate the jellied fruit. Bitter citrus finish, great length. Very good Port. 90/100.