Retrospective: 1997 Vintage Port

These wines are developing beautifully and are well-priced compared to other recent vintages
James Suckling
Posted: November 27, 2007

The number seven is lucky for many people—gamblers, in particular, but also wine collectors. Those with Vintage Port in their cellars certainly have an affinity for the number, because many of the best vintages end in seven, including 1997, 1977, 1947, 1927 and 1917.

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