Vintage Port 1977
| Vintage | Rating | Broad- bent | Suckling | Declared houses | Known brands | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Classic | 5 | 97 | 33 | 62 |
| House | Barros | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Elegance buttery and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 14.00 - 14.00 |
| Taste | Mature and maybe start drying out. Medium body. Well balanced but a rather short finish. Not a good bottle. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 6th November 2010 | Point this date | 14.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal’s Private Collection. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Burmester | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Yellow mature almost tawny in colour | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Ether, pharmacy and a bit alcoholic nose. Quite old in the bouquet. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Mature but a bit tired. Still elegant and complex with medium body and a complex quite attractive finish. | Average score | 15.83 |
| Last tasted | 19th May 2011 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. 1 bottle has been defect In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Calem | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Very mature and yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Gingerbread, cinnamon, dried fruit, toffee, some cacao and coffee in the nose. | Score range | 16.40 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied. Mature and now peaking but still with some soft tannin. Gingerbread and toffee in taste. Balanced and quite sweet. A complex port very easy to drink and like today with a very attractive finish. | Average score | 16.93 |
| Last tasted | 19th November 2016 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | At the Calem tasting in Leverkusen, Germany. 1 bottle has been defect. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. In 2016 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in Germany. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Cockburn | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, gingerbread, cream candy, toffee, some liquorice and Christmas spiciness in the nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and almost peaking but still with some lovely tannins. Cacao, toffee, candy and Christmas spiciness in taste. Balanced and quite dry. Complex and easy to enjoy. Lovely port with a long and quite attractive finish. | Average score | 16.70 |
| Last tasted | 29th July 2023 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Coreira Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Yellow, mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Sweet liquorice, toffee, dried fruit, some cacao and raisin in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature, peaking and maybe even a little tired but still very enjoyable. Will not be better so drink up. Still balanced and quite elegant with a nice finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 5th January 2017 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Croft | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Beautiful, mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 14 |
| Bouquet | Very complex dark chocolate, candy, toffee, crème caramel, candy and sweet liquorice in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Excellent, matured and peaking. Will keep for a long time. Cacao, toffee, candy and crème caramel in taste. Perfect balanced and very complex port with an attractive and wonderful long finish. This is a very good port indeed. | Average score | 16.22 |
| Last tasted | 16th May 2022 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 8th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. 1 bottle has been defect. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Dalva C. da Silva | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Mature tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Butterscotch, cream candy, burned sugar, crème caramel in the nose. | Score range | 14.40 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Light body. Sweet. Mature and even maybe a little tired but with some round old acidity. Butterscotch, a little burned sugar and crème caramel in flavour with a nice and quite delicate finish. A light sweet port which is very easy to drink. | Average score | 15.20 |
| Last tasted | 20th February 2021 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | At home with the family. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Delaforce | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Pale ruby with yellow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Cinnamon, ginger, cacao, some spiciness and coffee in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Elegant and balanced. A lovely port. Spiciness and ginger in taste with a long wonderful and attractive finish. | Average score | 16.33 |
| Last tasted | 16th May 2022 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 8th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. In 2018 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Diez Hermanos | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Yellow mature, still quite dark in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Lovely herbal, ginger, cream candy, liquorice, crème caramel, milk chocolate and toffee in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and peaking, but still with some lovely tannins and will maybe be better. Balanced, very tasty and elegant with liquorice, ginger, herbal, some chocolate and candy in taste but quite dry. Complex and delicious with a very elegant and long finish. Delicious port indeed. | Average score | 16.46 |
| Last tasted | 15th November 2023 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Dow | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Mature, yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 27 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, coffee beans, toffee, chocolate, vanilla, cream candy, marzipan and old grocery shop in the nose | Score range | 15.75 - 17.25 |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied. Mature and peaking. Will probably not be much better. Toffee, some spiciness, cacao, chocolate and vanilla in flavour. Quite dry but complex and balanced port. The finish is long, elegant and quite attractive. Just drink it and love this port! | Average score | 16.51 |
| Last tasted | 5th November 2023 | Point this date | 17.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at a Great Tasting with the Wine Society 18% in Malmö, Sweden. 1 bottle has been defect. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. In 2023 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | F. Lopes Douro Wine Shippers and Association | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Yellow, mature quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cream candy, herbs, ginger, toffee and a hint of coffee in the nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Will not be better but is balanced an elegant today. Quite complex and tasty with candy, toffee, some herbs and ginger in the mouth. The finish is quite lovely and delicate. Drink up and just enjoy a nice and mature port. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 28th March 2021 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family and our German Port Wine Friends from World of Port. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Feist | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Quite beautiful tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Herbs, spiciness with gingerbread, spring flowers, oranges, coffee, tea and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 14.90 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Full matured and at its peak. Will not be better at all but lovely to drink and enjoyed today but drink up. Elegant and very sweet. Lots of different tastes such as herbs, ginger, oranges and all in an old grocery shop and the finish is delicate indeed. | Average score | 15.38 |
| Last tasted | 9th October 2021 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted in a wine friend’s home. 1 bottle has been defect. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Ferreira | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Pale garnet with mature yellow and amber rim. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Mint, butterscotch, roses and orange zest in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium-bodied. Elegant. Herbs and butterscotch in a flavour. Mature and peaking. Balanced but rather sweet port. Normally this performs better than this last bottle. | Average score | 16.11 |
| Last tasted | 26th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At Henrik Lilja's Ferreira tasting in Hørsholm, Denmark. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Fonseca | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Beautiful yellow and mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 55 |
| Bouquet | Cinnamon, spring flowers, orange, cacao, chocolate, liquorice, roasted coffee beans, toffee, fudge, violets, some herbs, crème caramel aroma and lots of other things. Very complex indeed. | Score range | 17.00 - 18.50 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Rather mature but will probably develop more and be better. Wonderful in the mouth with cinnamon, liquorice, fudge, cacao, violet, crème caramel and lots of other things. Very complex, elegant and balanced port with a long and attractive finish which never seem to end. A marvellous port indeed! Just drink it and enjoy life! | Average score | 17.76 |
| Last tasted | 18th October 2023 | Point this date | 18.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 14th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Gould Campbell | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Still very dark but mature yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 16 |
| Bouquet | Dark chocolate, cacao, toffee, herbs and cream candy and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Full- bodied. Mature and on top but will maybe be better. Dark chocolate, cacao, cream candy in taste. Balanced and very complex with a long, very elegant and attractive finish but quite dry. | Average score | 16.49 |
| Last tasted | 29th April 2023 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family in a Magnum In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Graham | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Mature, yellow and very attractive in colour. | Number of tastings | 35 |
| Bouquet | Chocolate, mulberry, cacao, roasted coffee beans, violet, spring flowers and liquorice in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.75 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and peaking but still with a hint of tannin and will maybe be better. Balance with cacao, toffee, crème caramel, coffee beans and spring flowers in taste. Elegant, rather sweet, and complex with a long and attractive finish. As always a lovely port and very easy to drink and enjoy! | Average score | 16.97 |
| Last tasted | 18th October 2023 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 14th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Guedes Comp. Geral de Agriculture das Vinhos | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Yellow mature quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Some ether, old hospital and pharmacy rather attractive in the nose. | Score range | 14.90 - 14.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and even old with some unbalanced acidity but still quite elegant and attractive. Easy to drink and a nice finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 15th April 2017 | Point this date | 14.90 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Hooper | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Yellow mature almost tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Not quite nice nose. Unclean barrels? | Score range | 13.50 - 13.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature. Flavour and finish ok but the bouquet is not good at all. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 5th November 2010 | Point this date | 13.50 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. *This bottle was not OK In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Hutcheson | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Mature yellow colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Complex crème caramel burned sugar and more in the bouquet. | Score range | 16.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Elegant and complex with a lovely finish. Surprisingly good and elegant. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 5th November 2010 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Joven | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Beautiful mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, crème caramel, cacao and some roasted coffee in the nose. | Score range | 16.40 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking but still with some very soft tannin. Balanced and quite elegant port. Will probably not be better but is very enjoyable now. Quite long and rather complex finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 5th January 2017 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Kopke | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Mature, bright yellow, mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, milk chocolate, crème caramel, coffee, cream candy, some spiciness with ginger in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Will not be better but is wonderful to drink today. Balanced, very elegant and quite complex. Very tasty with crème caramel, milk chocolate, cacao, ginger and candy. The finish is quite long and attractive. Drink and enjoy it now! | Average score | 16.33 |
| Last tasted | 18th October 2023 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 14th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Maia Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, chocolate, crème caramel, candy, herbs and some spiciness such as ginger in the nose. | Score range | 16.90 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Lovely to drink today. Balanced, elegant and quite complex with crème caramel, cacao, chocolate, herbs and ginger in the mouth. Very tasty with a long, quite attractive and very elegant finish. Just drink it and love it. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 26th February 2022 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Martins | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Quite pale amber in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Rather simple bouquet of dried fruit and figs in the nose | Score range | 15.00 - 15.00 |
| Taste | A very light port. Mature and even a little tired with dried fruit in taste. Maybe a little sweetness and with a quite nice finish but should have been enjoyed ages ago. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 28th July 2015 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| Comment | At home with the family | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Montebello Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Bright yellow and tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, butterscotch, orange zest, some oak and crème caramel in taste. | Score range | 16.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Very mature and peaking. Balanced and elegant. Quite a lot of taste with butterscotch, crème caramel and toffee dominating. Very sweet with a long and very attractive finish | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 9th January 2021 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Morano Duoro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Yellow mature tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Chocolate and liquorice in nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak with an elegant and balanced finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 4th November 2010 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Morgan | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Yellow mature nearly tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea and old grocery shop in nose. | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top with elegance and very tasty. Lovely finish and attractive port. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 6th November 2010 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Niepoort | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Beautiful mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, herbs, spiciness, fudge, roasted coffee bean and burned sugar in the nose. | Score range | 17.00 - 17.75 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Quite mature and probably peaking. Elegant and very tasty with crème caramel, some herbs, spiciness and old grocery shop in the mouth. The finish is wonderful, complex, quite attractive and generous. Lovely port. | Average score | 17.38 |
| Last tasted | 18th October 2023 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 14th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Offley Boa Vista | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Raisin, roses, cream candy, candy chocolate and cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Quite dry. Mature and peaking and will not improve, but very easy to drink and enjoy now. Quite tasty and elegant with a lovely and quite long and attractive finish. | Average score | 16.41 |
| Last tasted | 18th October 2023 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 14th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Players C. da Silva | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Mature tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Pharmacy and ether in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Very mature and easy to drink and like. Quite complex and balanced and a nice finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 4th November 2010 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Pocas Jr | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Chocolate, coffee and tea in the nose. | Score range | 16.90 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature Elegant and complex with a generous finish. Best Poca so far we ever have had. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 5th November 2010 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal’s Private Collection. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quarles Harris | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Beautiful, mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 35 |
| Bouquet | Delicious and generous mature nose of cacao, dark chocolate, toffee, butter scotch, ginger, cream candy, sweet-meats and dried figs. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.50 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature and peaking. Will not be better but is delicious and very attractive now. Wonderful taste of toffee, cacao, dried fruit, sweet-meats and fudge. Balanced with a very elegant, attractive and long finish, just rolling in the mouth. Just drink it now and enjoy it. This is a wonderful port! | Average score | 16.68 |
| Last tasted | 26th January 2024 | Point this date | 17.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. 1 bottle has been defect In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Bomfim Dow | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Yellow mature quite elegant colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, coffee, tea, cacao, toffee, fudge, some spiciness and much more in the nose. Very complex indeed. | Score range | 17.50 - 17.75 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and at its peak but will last. Perfect balance and very complex and elegant port with taste of sweet liquorice, toffee, cacao, chocolate, some spiciness and much more. A marvellous finish which never seem to end. A wonderful port. Just drink it and love it! | Average score | 17.63 |
| Last tasted | 16th February 2022 | Point this date | 17.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 6th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. One bottle has been defect. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Cachao Messias | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Yellow beautiful almost tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Burned sugar, burned caramel and nuts in the nose. | Score range | 16.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and even a bit old. Burned sugar in flavour. Elegant and complex with an attractive and quite good finish. | Average score | 16.75 |
| Last tasted | 4th May 2023 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Great Tasting at the 30-Years Jubilee of The Wine Society 18% in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. *This bottle was defect and so have two other bottles been. Notes from a tasting 12 November 2007. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. In 2023 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Corval Real Comp. Velha | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Mature tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Pharmacy and hospital in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Very mature. Balanced and elegant with a good and attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 5th November 2010 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta Sao Luiz Kopke | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Yellow, very light and mature colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Spring flowers, candy and red fruit in the nose. | Score range | 14.75 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Feminine port. Mature and on top. Candy in the taste with a nice and good finish. Easy to drink and like. | Average score | 15.30 |
| Last tasted | 6th April 2013 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | In a Port Wine Lover’s home In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Ramos Pinto | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Mature tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Unattractive and old nose. | Score range | 13.00 - 13.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Volatile acidity. Old and unbalanced. Not a good bottle. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 4th November 2010 | Point this date | 13.00 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal’s Private Collection. *Defect bottle. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Real Velha | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Turbid but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Crème candy, some crème caramel which disappeared rather soon, and replaced by some pharmacy in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and even old with some volatile acidity. Mostly pharmacy in taste and not quite balanced but rather good and not hard to enjoy and swallow. Drink up if you have any bottles left. This port will soon dye! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 24th December 2015 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At home with the family | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Real Vinicola Real Companhia Velha | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Quite dark with yellow rim colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice and cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and maybe a little more. Sweet. Rather complex port. Balanced and a nice, attractive finish. | Average score | 15.50 |
| Last tasted | 4th November 2010 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Rebello Valente Robertson | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but lovely and beautiful mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 10 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, cacao, roasted coffee, crème caramel, herbs, some spiciness and gingerbread in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 17.90 |
| Taste | Almost full body. Mature and peaking. Will not be better but balanced and very elegant port. Cacao, dark chocolate, some spiciness and much more in taste. Sweet. Easy to drink and enjoy with a long and very attractive finish. A lovely port indeed. | Average score | 16.21 |
| Last tasted | 15th October 2023 | Point this date | 17.90 |
| Comment | Tasted in a port friend's home in Copenhagen. 1 bottle has been defect. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Royal Oporto Real Companhia Velha | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Turbid but yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Crème candy, some crème caramel which disappeared rather soon, and replaced by some pharmacy in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and even old with some volatile acidity. Mostly pharmacy in taste and not quite balanced but rather good and not hard to enjoy and swallow. Drink up if you have any bottles left. This port will soon dye! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 24th December 2015 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At home with the family | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Rozes | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Beautiful mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea, cacao and ginger in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Very elegant, complex and good port with a lovely long finish. The best Rozes we have ever had. | Average score | 16.20 |
| Last tasted | 5th November 2010 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle belongs to Gerda and Ole Vesterdal Private Collection. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Sandeman | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Mature, beautiful yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, crème caramel, toffee, Christmas raisin, cream candy and spiciness such as cinnamon and ginger in the nose. | Score range | 16.75 - 17.25 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and at its peak. Balanced and elegant and maybe a little sweet. Very complex and attractive port with a long, very attractive and generous finish. Very good indeed. Will keep for long! | Average score | 16.91 |
| Last tasted | 26th November 2021 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at a Master class with Luis Sottomayor at Portweinmesse 2021 in Leverkusen, Germany. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Seguro Pocas Jr | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Chocolate, coffee and liquorice in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.25 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Immature and still lots of tannin. Complex with a generous finish. Very promising and I think will be a very good and interesting port. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 1985 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen. | Tasters | SAI |
| House | Silva Reis | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Mature almost tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Burned sugar, fudge, crème caramel but not quite clean in the nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 15.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and past its peak. Dry. Burned sugar in taste. Quite complex and a nice and interesting but short finish. | Average score | 15.28 |
| Last tasted | 30th July 2013 | Point this date | 14.75 |
| Comment | At home with the family. 3 bottles have been defect. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Smith Woodhouse | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Still rather dark but mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 16 |
| Bouquet | Lovely nose with cream candy, sweet liquorice, herbs, crème caramel, coffee, some cacao and a hint of mint in the nose. | Score range | 16.40 - 17.25 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Quite mature but still with some very soft tannin. Will maybe still develop and be a little better. Balanced and quite elegant. Toffee and cacao and much more in taste with a long and quite generous finish. | Average score | 16.77 |
| Last tasted | 15th September 2022 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Taylor | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but with a beautiful, lovely yellow colour. | Number of tastings | 47 |
| Bouquet | Wonderful bouquet of chocolate, liquorice, cacao, violets, mint butterscotch, coffee, gingerbread, crème caramel and much more in the nose. | Score range | 17.00 - 18.40 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and almost peaking and will maybe be better but is perfect and lovely today. Balanced and very elegant. Candy, cacao, mint, crème caramel and lots of other things in taste. Quite sweet. Complex and very attractive with an enormous finish, which never seem to end, just rolling in the mouth. Unbelievable! What a port! | Average score | 17.65 |
| Last tasted | 15th October 2023 | Point this date | 17.90 |
| Comment | Tasted in a Wine friend’s home in Copenhagen. 1 bottle has been defect. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Terras Pocas Jr | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Mature tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Chocolate, cacao and Christmas raisin in the nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 15.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature but quite old in taste. Sweet. Nice finish but has been better I hope. | Average score | 14.67 |
| Last tasted | 5th November 2010 | Point this date | 14.50 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Warre | Vintage | 1977 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but beautiful, mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 41 |
| Bouquet | Chocolate, roses, cream candy, French plums, cacao, roasted coffee old grocery shop and much more in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.90 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and peaking with still some soft and very elegant tannins and will probably improve. Toffee, dried fruit but also cacao, old grocery shop, liquorice, some herbs and much, much more in taste. Balanced, complex and very elegant with a very attractive, quite sweet and very long finish. What a wonderful port! | Average score | 16.62 |
| Last tasted | 18th October 2023 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 14th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2010 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |