1997 Wine and Port Vintage
Italian: 1997 was undoubtedly a great vintage for Italian wines. Like the 1982 and 1990 Bordeaux vintages, it will have its critics because of its extreme style, but if wine is a beverage of pleasure, this vintage offers extraordinary wines.
Bordeaux: The 1997 wines of Bordeaux are characterised by being attractive, soft and user-friendly with broad appeal. They have been quick to mature and, except for the most concentrated wines, should be drunk within the next few years.
Portugal:
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Martinez Vintage Port, 1997
Vintage Port , Douro
A classy Port, full-bodied and brimming with fruit flavour and silky, fine tannins that kick in on the finish. A subtle wine that takes you by surprise.
Tasting notes: Good aromas and flavours of pepper, raisin and ripe fruit in this young vintage Port. Medium-bodied, medium-sweet, with a fresh aftertaste.
Martinez Gassiot goes almost unnoticed in the Vintage Port circles, but the house often makes outstanding Ports that equal on better those of its sister house, Cockburn's Smithes.
Production of Martinez Vintage Port is limited, with only about 3,000 cases made in a declaration. Martinez include only one single quinta called Eira Velha, located west of Pinhão Valley, Eira Velha encompasses about 120 acres. …
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Price: $76.80 USD
Stock: 9 in Stock
Messias, 1997
Quinta do Cachao Vintage Port, Douro
Very dark red almost black colour. The nose give a lot of intensity, jammy red bursts with red plum aromas. The palate is full, intense, rich, sweet with a lot of soft tannins and a good balance between sweetness and alcohol. Very lingering finish, robust and sweet.
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Price: $89.61 USD
Stock: 36 in Stock
Niepoort Port, 1997
Vintage Port, Douro
One of the greatest wines in this brilliant vintage. "Niepoort is to vintage Port what Krug is to Champagne. They are both small houses in a world dominated by large competitors, but they are producing outstanding wines that very few can match." - James Suckling, Wine Spectator.
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Price: $114.01 USD
Stock: 7 in Stock
Quarles Harris Vintage Port, 1997
Vintage Port, Douro
Established in 1680, Quarles Harris became a subsidiary of Warre in 18th century. Since then, Quarles Harris has continued making good Ports under the Symington's ownership. Peter Symington, has a simple saying to remember about Quarles Harris: "Unless they are good we don't bottle them, having ensured that tradition and expertise is passed from generation to generation thus maintaining the excellent reputation of Quarles Harris.
An elegant, dense purple-colored offering, this 1997 offers up sweet aromas of melted licorice intermixed with blackberries, black raspberries, and cassis. Soft, precocious, and pure, this medium-bodied, suave, graceful port should be approachable in 4-5 years and last until 2040. …
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Price: $75.58 USD
Stock: 18 in Stock
Quinta de la Rosa, 1997
Vintage Port, Douro
Quinta de La Rosa is a small estate in the heart of the Port wine-growing region in Alto Douro, near Pinhao, owned and operated by the Bergqvist family.
The Quinta and its vineyards were given to the Bergqvist family as a Christening present by the Feuerheerds, who established the property in 1906.
It remains one of the few Single Quinta where the vineyards start at the bank of the Douro and rise 450 meters to the towering top of the mountain. From the river's edge to the top, one passes through 11 different microclimates. This gives La Rosa great flexibility to add variety and complexity to its Ports. …
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Price: $101.20 USD
Stock: 54 in Stock
Quinta do Noval Nacional, 1997
Nacional Vintage Port, Douro
Quinta do Noval is a much-venerated name in the Douro Valley and Nacional is undoubtedly one of the most legendary fortified wines in the world. It is produced from a small area at the heart of the Quinta do Noval vineyard planted with ungrafted vines that have remained untouched by Phylloxera and has an average production of between 250 and 275 cases. 1997 was widely considered to be an exceptional vintage for Ports of fabulous harmony and incredible structure.
1997 was the follow-up to the sublime 1994 and somewhat incredibly managed to ascend to even greater heights. A benchmark Nacional that will bring several decades of drinking pleasure. …
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Price: $1,697.41 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Quinta do Passadouro, 1997
Vintage Port, Douro
"The 1997 is an elegant Port, though having some good depth. Its tannins were melted and some secondary flavours were already starting to show, the fruit was chaging from ripe plums to candied figs. It is reaching its 2nd plateau of maturity.
Passadouro is an early drinker but this 1997 is one of the good port wines they made in the 90's.
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Price: $89.61 USD
Stock: 5 in Stock
Ramos Pinto, 1997
Vintage Port, Douro
Presented in Wooden Gift Box
***93 Points - Robert parker***
Excellent Provenance
The 1997 Ramos Pinto vintage is a wine that is only produced in exceptional years. Selecting grapes from Quinta do Bom Retiro, Quinta da Urtiga and Quinta da Ervamoira, then fermenting in granite lagares. Enjoy this delicate, complex wine at a young age or when mature given its huge ageing potential. Deep red in colour with aromas of raspberries, raisins, figs, and prunes, and a touch of tobacco and spice. The palate is juicy and exceptionally smooth with dark berries, mocha, and chocolate flavours
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Price: $126.83 USD
Stock: 20 in Stock
Warre's Vintage Port, 1997
Vintage Port, Douro
“Aromas of minerals, berries and wet earth jump out of the glass. Full-bodied and very chewy, with lots of fruit and a long finish. A tough young wine. Warre is flexing its muscles here."
James Suckling , Wine Spectator 2000
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Price: $102.42 USD
Stock: 12 in Stock
Brunello di Montalcino, 1997
Fattoria La Gerla
The 1997 Brunello di Montalcino La Gerla is ethereal and delicate on the nose, evoking notes of violets and iris, permeated by spicy hints of cinnamon, tobacco, and leather. The palate is soft, velvety, and rich in fruit, with a long-lasting finish.
La Gerla, once a part of the Biondi Santi estate in Brunello, was acquired by former advertising executive Sergio Rossi in 1976. Just two years later, La Gerla came to life under his ownership. Today, the reins are in the hands of Sergio`s wife, Donatella, with Vittorio Fiore overseeing winemaking. La Gerla’s well-deserved reputation as one of the finest producers in the region stands as a testament to their dedication and expertise. …
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Price: $126.83 USD
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Rioja, 1997
Remelluri Reserva, Rioja
In this wine from old vines on the Remelluri estate owned by Telmo Rodriguez & his sister Amaia, Tempranillo grape is blended with a little Graciano and Garnacha (Grenache); The wine from this vintage is still displaying lots of fruit. In addition the cooler climate has helped combine the earthy red fruit with spice and savouriness - and with amazing elegance. It's a complex Rioja Reserva and a refreshing acidity cuts through the richness making it very drinkable indeed
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Price: $89.61 USD
Stock: Out of Stock