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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.9 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 54 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by crewald on 7/29/2023: Horizontal of 1977 Fonseca, Taylor, Smith Wodehouse, and Sandeman at 3rd weekend of encampment. Roughest of the lot but still great three days later drunk in isolation with Logan. (719 views) | | | Tasted by mdefreitas on 4/28/2023 & rated 94 points: Age has lightened the color to a deep garnet. Very fragrant, with notes of spiced roasted plums, smoke, Christmas spices and a whiff of old wine cellar. The tannins have melted away to give way to a silky, velvety wine. Wonderful persistence. Excellent. (881 views) | | | Tasted by peternelson on 11/25/2021 & rated 92 points: Very plae rusty-ruby, almost translucent, tons of sediment on the bottom (I didn't decant--i've always been a fan of drinking all the dirty bits at the end which I think have concentrated earthy flavors and are delicious). This had silky dried cherry, cherry skin notes, more red fruits, most of the sweetness dropped out, very elegant, nice, lacked complexity but this was more about the texture palate; a lovely after dinner drink. Thanksgiving dinner at B's. (2061 views) | | | Tasted by RayOB on 7/10/2021 & rated 91 points: Drank in London
Still young and fresh (2198 views) | | | Tasted by mvick on 4/8/2021 & rated 92 points: Many years ago, I purchased a case of half bottles of this port and finished the last bottle about ten year ago I was worried that I had waited too long for my one full bottle. Instead I am delighted to find a lingering finish - over a minute, with not only the cherry and raspberry notes but also tobacco and graphite, with notes of Brazil nuts and just a hint of vanilla. Delightful. (2396 views) | | | Tasted by travelme on 12/27/2017 & rated 88 points: A had a forty year port to celebrate a 40th anniversary of the founding of the wine group. Someone brought this to the party. It is also my birth year so they gave me the remaining half bottle. I finished over six days. It was good and had spun off tons of sediment. Still plenty of power left. I still think it could go five or ten more if stored properly. I had coffee and strawberry/raspberry notes on my end. A little tawny like but it still was pleasant enough. I had a forty year old Tawny a few weeks back that just anniliated this in comparison. However, given all the elements this was a pretty good but not great port. Recommend drinking them soon if you have them since I sense it may be on the decline IMO. (4643 views) | | | Tasted by tomherer on 9/30/2017 & rated 93 points: Found the last ~1/4 of this bottle in the back of the fridge. Has been open since mid-July, so wasn't sure what to expect. Turns out it's improved substantially! Bodes really well for hanging onto these bottles for another five-10 years.
Light-bodied and colored. Finish hangs on for 45-60 seconds. Slight heat. Quite aromatic. Walnuts, toffee, more walnuts, hazelnut, cafe con leche, raspberry, apricot. Driving acidity keeps it feeling fresh. Begs for a cigar. Drink now or hold through ~2025. (4697 views) | | | Tasted by theportguy on 7/23/2017 & rated 91 points: FTLOP 12th Anniversary; 7/21/2017-7/23/2017 (Seattle, Washington): Transparent amber-brown in color. Some slightly musty and medicinal notes on the nose. An intense mouthfeel. A touch of TCA on the nose and palate. Bing cherry and some light spearmint on the palate. Full-bodied and unctuous through the long finish. Could use a little more acidity. (2072 views) | | | Tasted by tomherer on 6/10/2017 & rated 91 points: Nice showing. Bottle in good shape -- no seepage or other signs of a hard life. This isn't veering towards tawny for me, just good, solid, aged VP. Light red color, silky with the tannins totally resolved. Chambord, caramel, vanilla, cherry, peanut. Initially quite boozy but blows off quickly. Have one more bottle; will aim to knock it off within two-three years. Paired with a Liga Privada T52, which totally overwhelmed the wine. Would advise a much lighter smoke. (4323 views) | | | Tasted by spectrumphoto on 5/4/2017 & rated 93 points: At 40 years old, this port has taken on some Tawny characteristics. It was soft and showing a bit of age but in a nice way. Made the port more approachable. Fair amount of sediment. (4169 views) | | | Tasted by Ralph_ on 2/6/2017 & rated 86 points: drink up (3984 views) | | | Tasted by Vino2Vino on 10/25/2015 & rated 87 points: Opened, filtered, aerated and decanted. Was very light in color vs. others I've had of this vintage. Very transparent and brownish red in color. Sipped slowly and enjoyed the experience, but it didn't knock my socks off. It just seemed to be missing something. Heavy on the brandy, light on the wine. (3911 views) | | | Tasted by Thoughtful on 10/18/2015 & rated 92 points: Stored in cold cellar since release. No Leakage. Perfect cork high fill. Tawney but with some red. Good fruit, excellent balance, nice acidity. Medium body.
Should be better for the vintage. Drink soon. (3451 views) | | | Tasted by Krowson on 6/10/2015 & rated 90 points: Very light red/orange, more akin to a tawny port. Very easy going and light for this vintage, an easy and enjoyable drinker! Probably getting on a bit.. (3673 views) | | | Tasted by jsebiri on 4/27/2015: I have been drinking port for 20 years , the majority of these wines to me are Ok . I had a bottle of 80+ year old Hoopers once that was just excellent ( almost ethereal ) a few years back . I had a bottle of this a few nights ago and thought it was very very good . Enjoyed alot . (3406 views) | | | Tasted by ews3 on 12/27/2014 & rated 85 points: Disappointing given the other '77s I've had. This was part of a mixed lot I picked up a while ago -- as much as I love the Sandeman's logo and my visit in Oporto, the iwnes just ren't competitive with the lodges in the Symington's portfolio. This was over the hill, with only a bit of dried fruit left, but otherwise secondary flavors of tobacco and nuts. Finishes a little hot. (4739 views) | | | Tasted by CamWheeler on 5/24/2014 flawed bottle: Iberian Tasting: Corked. (3188 views) | | | Tasted by henrygjeffreys on 4/24/2014: orange red colour
sweet nose, some spice and mushrooms
quite a bit of tannin
fades nicely
peppery finish
very long
pretty good (3108 views) | | | Tasted by LFCHALA on 10/5/2013 & rated 92 points: Balanced. Wonderful aroma. Raisin. Beating with glove
Drunk at Pearl and Ash Restaurant- New York (3633 views) | | | Tasted by urban_dk on 8/26/2013 & rated 90 points: Flavor notes consistent with last bottle. Really noticed the dried-flowers bouquet on this one. (3631 views) | | | Tasted by KenK on 1/30/2013 & rated 89 points: Light with good, but relatively simple flavors. Quite delicate. (4321 views) | | | Tasted by CognacFrank on 1/8/2013 & rated 90 points: Garnet in color. Low rim variation. Slow legs. Nose: Raisin, Fig, Apricot, & Plum. On the palate: Blackberry, Cranberry, Raspberry, Red Currant, Black currant (cassis), with Fig, Raisin, and Prune. Medium/Full bodied. Silky texture. Long finish. Lots of fruit, very smooth, and long finish make this a great old Port. Excellent with high quality chocolates, dried fruits, or all by itself. (3288 views) | | | Tasted by urban_dk on 1/1/2013 & rated 90 points: Nice mahogany color. Prominent flavors of hazelnut, figs, quince jelly and toffee, with some floral notes as well. Still quite a few years of life left in this vintage, given proper storage. (3305 views) | | | Tasted by godx on 12/7/2012 & rated 89 points: Bill's Monthly Lunch - December 2012 (Le Gavroche): This wasn’t a big Port and wasn’t super sweet either. Medium sweetness and body with maturing flavours and a nice nose as well. A little bit of heat on the palate. Smooth and drinking well. Very good. (3111 views) | | | Tasted by Weston3220 on 7/17/2012: Port Night (Paul's Abode): Port Tasting Night 1960 - 2007:
Dark fruit spice [root beer], decaying floral notes
put down might be slightly corked? [tho a lot of people rated this there number one wine of the night] (4028 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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JancisRobinson.com (9/8/2020)
(Sandeman Port Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (4/29/2014)
(Sandeman Port Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Roy Hersh
For The Love of Port, Issue #56 (5/19/2010)
(Sandeman Vintage Port) Subscribe to see review text. | By Roy Hersh
For The Love of Port, December 2006, Issue #20
(Sandeman Vintage Port) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (5/21/2002)
(Sandeman port Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (10/21/2010)
(Sandeman Porto Vintage) Cloudy, bricking, coffee brown color; VA, walnut, hazelnut, coffee nose; tangy, sweet coffee, fig, nut, walnut, roses palate; long finish 92+ pts. 92 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (5/19/2010)
(Sandeman Porto Vintage) Browning medium orange brown color with ruby lights and pale meniscus; tobacco, orange, caramel nose; tasty, major tobacco, tea, orange palate with tart acidity; medium-plus finish (lighter in body than the rest of the flight; decanted for 4 hours) 92 points |
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