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.
1977 Royal Oporto
- Alex Bridgeman
- Graham’s 1948
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1977 Royal Oporto
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Re: 1977 Royal Oporto
35% opacity, mature red. Smooth entry, medium weight, redcurrants. Slightly unbalanced, alcohol not best integrated.