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Tasting notes
Score 18/20 · Drink 2010-2025, Jancis Robinson MW, Oct 2004

Very dark purplish crimson. Unformed peppery nose. Extremely voluptuous, satiny fruit followed by lots of acidity and tannin – just a baby but a very bonny baby indeed. Should provide great port drinking eventually. Violets, perfume, nice dry finish. (JR)

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Critic scores
96
96/100

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96
96/100

Robert Parker

19
19/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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19 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 19/20 · Drink 2018-2035, Jancis Robinson MW, Oct 2002

Excellent colour right out to the rim. Briary, autumnal. Big and bold and fat. Massive alcohol. Tannins creep up. An entirely bigger register than the Graham. Very, very long. Massive. (JR)

96 points
Robert Parker
Score 96/100 · Drink 2004-2030, Robert Parker, Jan 2000

Saturated black/purple-colored, with stunning aromatics of blueberries, blackberries, licorice, and iron, this spectacular vintage port is one of the stars of the vintage. Extremely full-bodied, with silky tannin, spectacular concentration and purity, multiple flavor levels, and an evolved, forward personality, this is an exquisite yet precocious 1997 vintage port. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030. Importer: Kobrand Corp., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300

95+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 95+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Saturated deep ruby. Great minerally aromas of black plum, black cherry, roasted meat and deep spices. Very sweet and very dense, with youthfully backward black fruit, mineral and bitter chocolate flavors. Finishes with wonderfully ripe, sweet tannins and superb persistence and grip. Has the verve most '97s lack. This may ultimately challenge the great '94.

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Taylor Fladgate
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Grape Blend

Port Blend

Colour

Red

Taste

Sweet

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