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1977 "Royal Jubilee"
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:09 am
by Jay P
According to Broadbent in his book Vintage Wine, there was a special bottling in 1977 to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee. "A blend of '77s contributed by the 12 (British) members of the Factory House", with corks branded 'Factory House 1977 Vintage Port'.
Has anyone had this port? Is it good (Broadbent gave it 4*)? Where might one find one of these rare gems?
A major vintage, a blend from all the top British houses.....sounds like too good to be true?
Jay
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:21 am
by Roy Hersh
You might find one of these bottles if you are invited into the Wednesday luncheons at The Factory House. They are cellared there. I have never seen one for sale though.
The 1977 Dow also is a "special bottling" celebrating the Silver Jubilee. I also have 1935 Sandeman that was in a special bottle to commemorate the coronation of King George VI's Silver Jubilee. It has a special stenciling and a purple wax capsule which was a nice touch.
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:15 pm
by Jay Powers
Roy Hersh wrote:You might find one of these bottles if you are invited into the Wednesday luncheons at The Factory House. They are cellared there. I have never seen one for sale though.
Darn, and I just lost my invitation to the Factory House!
I guess I'll just dream about one day finding a bottle, and drink the other jubilees you mentioned.
Jay
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 5:43 am
by simon Lisle
I've seen a few bottles of jubilee port come up for sale and they command a high price but none to my memory of the 35 Sandeman
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:13 am
by Marc J.
Didn't Sandeman also include a special Silver Jubilee seal on their 1977 VP?