1977 Sandemans Vintage Port

[Bill Spohn]

OK, I admit to not thinking (much) about Sandemans, nor do I cellar any. I looked at this and the light colour immediately had me headed to the 1975 or earlier, 1977 being about the last vintage that came to mind. I was wondering it it might have been a Colheita. The nose was pleasant and not too hot with red currant jam notes. It was fairly sweet going in and seemed to become less so by the end and had a medium long finish. Good showing all in all, but lighter and more elegant than I would have expected. Now at peak, I should think, though it will probably have a slow slide from here.

[Andy Velebil]

Bill,
Nice note and spot on. Sadly Sandeman went through a bit of a rough spell, which from what I've tasted recently appears to be finally coming out of. Their 2007 VP rocks and I hope this is the beginning of a new chapter.