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Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2011-2020, Jancis Robinson MW, Oct 2004

Deep ruby. Fruit gums nose. Quite simple, easy and ordinary. Nothing to object to but nothing to set the pulse racing either. Chewy, grainy finish. Sweet and hot on the finish. Quite inistent tannins. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

89
89/100

Wine Spectator

90
90/100

Robert Parker

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90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Robert Parker, Jan 1989

My experience with Smith-Woodhouse is limited. Is the 1985 the sleeper of the vintage? An astonishing amount of creamy, black-cherry and chocolate-scented fruit fills the nose. On the palate, this full-bodied wine is loaded with extract, great length, and has super finish with plenty of fruit and tannin in proper balance.

89 points
Wine Spectator
Score 89/100 · Wine Spectator

I have tasted this blind with all the other big-name '85s and it often holds its own. Medium deep ruby, with lovely violet aromas, full-bodied, with plenty of grip, full tannins and a powerful finish. – James Suckling , Wine Spectator 1989

90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Robert Parker

My experience with Smith-Woodhouse is limited. Is the 1985 the sleeper of the vintage? An astonishing amount of creamy, black-cherry and chocolate-scented fruit fills the nose. On the palate, this full-bodied wine is loaded with extract, great length, and has super finish with plenty of fruit and tannin in proper balance. Jan 1989, www.robertparker.com

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Symington Family Estates
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Colour

Red

Taste

Sweet

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