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1997 Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 9:47 pm
by Kurt Wieneke
From 375 ml. Hints of bruised plum and cinnamon stick from the decanter. 1st night: Upon airing, the nose has evolved to cherry pipe tobacco. Mostly plums on the palate, with a dry, somewhat clipped finish. 2nd night: This has settled down nicely with lovely damson plums and bakers chocolate on the nose, followed by a dark pluminess at midpalate and a lingering, detailed finish. A very solid VP! 92 pts
Re: 1997 Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:44 am
by Andy Velebil
Kurt,
This is a house that always seems to get left out, yet generally manages to make some very good Ports. Glad this showed well for you.
I know this was a 1/2 bottle, but based on this bottle how long do think until this reaches its peak?
Re: 1997 Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:48 am
by Kurt Wieneke
Andy,
Based on how much better this gets with airtime, I would say it easily has another 10 years ahead from 750ml. In the meantime, it's going to be hard to keep your hands off of it.
Re: 1997 Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 12:35 pm
by Eric Menchen
Sounds a lot like
my experience. Glad you enjoyed it.