Quarles Harris Vintage Port 1997 VINTAGE WINES 1952

Quarles Harris Vintage Port 1997 VINTAGE WINES 1952Established 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. 1997 was a great

Tasting Note 22/07/2022 - 88 Points

predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with a little Merlot and Cabernet Franc

Efferus 2013 Mouvedre

but unmistakably Musar

dark spices

In the 1970s

One of the largest estates to still be in the same ownership as it was five centuries ago

the mourvèdre is on the sand

fruit forward wine

The vineyards for this wine are located in the Dry Creek Valley AVA

Cork almost untouched

but still a bit past prime