1977 Robertson Porto Rebello Valente Vintage, Portugal, Douro, WIne Review
Opened at a 40th birthday party as this was bottle in 1979. This bottle seemed tired and over the hil but it was pop and pour. Sometimes, older Port's need a bit kinder treatment. Perhaps some slow oxidation would have put this in a better place. Ruby in color. The nose shows a lot of alcohol but also some dried fruit. On the palate, this is shrill. Tart cherries, slight tannins. Really not pleasurable at this point. Not sure how representative this bottle is at age 42, but if opening a bottle, it's probably a good idea to check it first and give it time to revive.