1997 Smith Woodhouse
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Rather tired-looking grey-crimson. Hot, warm and raisiny. A little simple but brash and full of fruit. Round and powerful with dark chocolate notes. Punchy, vigorous, just not especially fine. Thick but the tannins are very well hidden. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
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Blackberry, violet and dried flower. Light coffee. Full-bodied, rich yet seamless and balanced. Medium-sweet, with a long, long finish. Very beautiful. Even better than I remember. Will improve for decades, but ready. '77/'85/'97 blind Port retrospective. Drink now. 2,100 cases imported. – James Suckling , Wine Spectator 2008
Medium ruby. Shy aromas of black fruits, licorice and spices. Pliant, moderately sweet and medium-bodied; black cherry-dominated flavors are ripe but not overly so. Rather elegantly styled, with ripe acids and supple tannins giving the wine good vinosity and backbone. Finishes with good length and grip.