A bottle purchased recently from Tom Archer. The cork broke in half and then crumbled. A nice dark colour but the nose and initial taste were very hot and spicy.
+21 Hours
No note taken so this part is from memory. Now showing some nice fruits and the heat had integrated well. A nice port but not the blockbuster I was expecting after reading others recent experiences.
+ 48 Hours
Now seems even darker than before. The mouthfeel is lighter and now slightly watery. What surprises me is that after 48 hours this wine has developed a tanic dryness that I did not detect previously. Is this a sign that it is still on an upward curve?
Score: 6-6
1977 Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port
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