1977 Warre

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PhilW
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
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1977 Warre

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On Monday 24th September 2012, several members of TPF met at TBH for a dual mini-vertical of Warre's and Fonseca ports of the same years.

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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1977 Warre

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Modest red colour, lighter rim; 40% opaque. Empty on the nose, virtually nothing showing, just a slight grapiness. Modest entry, restrained attack. Pleasantly sweet but with a lovely honey flavoured acidity providing support. Good balance to the gently perfumed falvours. Lightly flavoured aftertaste and finish. A very pleasant palate making a nice wine, but still one which will improve with more time in the cellar. 89/100. Decanted 8½ hours
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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Cockburn 1851
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Re: 1977 Warre

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W77, decanted 11am. Dark red, 40% opaque. Light nose. Palate very light, with acid late. Otherwise good. (Clearly I had been overcome by late-evening brevity.)
PhilW
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
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Re: 1977 Warre

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Classic W77.
Rating: Very Good/Excellent
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