1997 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations:
Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 1997 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 1997 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!
The 1997 vintage was not a good year for dry Bordeaux but it was a sweet success for its little sister, Sauternes. The real star of the vintage was Italy with both Piedmont and Tuscany producing some excellent wines. Port also enjoyed a great vintage and will offer some very good drinking today. Any of these wines would make a fabulous wine gift for a 29th Anniversary or birthday.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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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.
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.
Portugal: 1997 was one of the great port vintages of the decade and marked a general declaration of vintage. The vintage is characterised by full-bodied wines that will be at their best now, but will remain at their peak for at least another 20 or 30 years if stored with care.
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Pocas, 1997
Vintage Port
A Rare Vintage from Douro Heritage
The 1997 Poças Vintage Port is a standout example of Douro winemaking excellence. Only declared in top-tier years, this vintage reflects meticulous vineyard selection and traditional foot-treading fermentation. After aging in oak vats and more than 25 years in bottle, it presents a beautiful deep ruby hue and graceful maturity that captivates both collectors and enthusiasts.
Complex Aromatics
On the nose, it offers ripe berry aromas—blackberry, cherry, and plum—brightened by floral violets and subtle spice. As the wine opens, layers of peachy fruit, dark chocolate, and gentle herbal notes emerge, creating a sophisticated and inviting bouquet. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 5 in Stock
Quarles Harris, 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: £59.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
Quinta de la Rosa, 1997
Vintage Port
Discover the timeless elegance of the Quinta de la Rosa Vintage Port 1997, a true gem from one of the Douro Valley’s most respected family-owned estates. Crafted in an exceptional vintage year, this port captures the essence of tradition and expertise that has made Quinta de la Rosa renowned among connoisseurs worldwide. Each bottle tells a story of dedication, passion, and the unique character of the Douro’s steep, sun-drenched vineyards.
The 1997 vintage stands out as one of the finest of the decade, with ideal weather conditions delivering grapes of extraordinary quality and concentration. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 12 in Stock
Quinta do Noval, 1997
Silval Vintage Port
A Vintage of Elegance from the Douro
The 1997 Quinta do Noval Silval exemplifies the noble tradition of Douro winemaking in a year known for elegance over power. Now over 25 years old, this wine strikes a rare balance: poised maturity tempered by youthful vitality. Its deep ruby hue, fading to garnet at the rim, mirrors the graceful development of a well-aged Douro masterpiece.
Complex and Captivating Aroma
On the nose, expect a layered bouquet of black cherry, plum, and wild berry compote, woven together with subtle hints of floral violets and tertiary notes of cedar and dried herbs. As the wine opens, touches of tobacco, leather, and soft baking spices emerge, offering a tapestry of aromas that captivates the senses. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 2 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: £69.95
Stock: 7 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: £99.00
Stock: 14 in Stock
Rosso del Sebino, 1997
La Boscaiola - Giuliana - DOUBLE MAGNUM of 3 Liters
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £199.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1997
Vintage Port
96 Points - Robert Parker
97 Points - Wine Journal
Reviews: "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." Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 2000
"A deep black inky core with deep ruby rim. The nose dose not have the definition or the ripeness of the -92 yet it is cut from the same cloth. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 6 in Stock