1980 Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port

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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2006-2016, Jancis Robinson MW, Oct 2004

Deep crimson with evolved rim. Concentrated, powerful, vigorous. Very sweet start and not that much tannin still in evidence though the right amount of acidity. Correct without being exciting. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Wine Spectator

85
85/100

Robert Parker

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85 points
Robert Parker
Score 85/100 · Robert Parker, Jan 1989

My experience with Smith-Woodhouse is limited. I was impressed with the 1980, which showed a lovely, supple, ripe, rich, fruity character in an early-maturing style.

90 points
Wine Spectator
Score 90/100 · Wine Spectator

Tight, hard and closed, but extremely good for a '80. Medium to deep ruby, with wonderful perfumed berry aromas, full-bodied, very tannic, with lots of grapy flavors. Still closed. – James Suckling , Wine Spectator 1989

85 points
Robert Parker
Score 85/100 · Robert Parker

My experience with Smith-Woodhouse is limited. I was impressed with the 1980, which showed a lovely, supple, ripe, rich, fruity character in an early-maturing style. Robert Parker, jan 1989

About the producer

Symington Family Estates
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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