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Part of a vertical of Dow, and two bottles of Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira, on Tuesday 7th September 2010, at The Crusting Pipe. Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• Placemats;
• Dow 1958;
• Dow 1963;
• Dow 1966;
• Dow 1970;
• Dow 1972;
• Dow 1977;
• Dow 1980;
• Dow 1983;
• Dow 1985;
• Dow 1991;
• Sandeman 1982 (a late addition, replacing a Dow 1994, a Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira 2006, and a Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira 2008);
• Planning and arrangements.

From memory (left the tasting notes at the table again): Dark tawny colour, but still showing strongly. Plenty of time left in this one.

Deep red, almost identical in colour to the '70, with a centre that is just transparent. Nose a little closed, faintly showing cherries. Sweet and fruity impact, bringing lovely flavours to the mouth. Full bodied and delicious. Gorgeous aftertaste, big and mouthfilling - huge. Long and gentle finish, dominated by gentle cherry and dry cherry stones. 91/100. Drunk 7 September 2010 and my wine of the night.

Totally agree to Alex TN, though I rated it a bit higher. My WOTN and since this happened with quite some 66 I think it is time to have a 66 tasting next year.

Axel

Shame I missed it.