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A theme suggested by Flash: the ‘Sweet-Spot Vintages’, being 1966, 1970, and 1977, in each of Dow, Graham, Taylor, and Warre. So on Wednesday 17^th June 2015 we gathered at Davy’s Woolgate.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• ◊ Dow 1966; ◊ Graham 1966; ◊ Taylor 1966; ◊ Warre 1966;
  ◊ Dow 1970; ◊ Graham 1970; ◊ Taylor 1970; ◊ Warre 1970;
  ◊ Dow 1977; ◊ Graham 1977; ◊ Taylor 1977; ◊ Warre 1977;
  ◊ Sandeman Cask 33; ◊ Sandeman 1977; ◊ Cockburn 1967; ◊ 2013 Sandeman Quinta do Seixo; ◊ Fonseca 1966;
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements.

T77 (originally ‘I’). Glorious bright red, 50% opaque. Nose of bright raspberry. Palate dry, with heat, with lots of red berries. Some spearmint. Very lovely — needing more time.

Mid red in colour with minimal bricking, 70% opaque. Soft and gentle strawberries on the nose with a touch of harshness. Sweet fruity entry with a modest palate that is youthful and lively. Fruity, with a touch of marzipan that gives good complexity but is modest in body and weight. Wonderfully fragrant finish, delicate and delicious that morphs into a delicate chocolate. Served blind, guessed to be Warre 1977. 88/100.