On Tuesday 11th October 2011, at the RAF Club, was held a ‘square’ tasting of {Dow, Fonseca, Graham, Taylor} × {1963, 1966, 1970, 1977}. Our honoured guest was Cynthia Jenson, official blogger to the Symingtons.
Links:Before being unblinded T70 was ‟k70”.
1970 Taylor
Re: 1970 Taylor
k70, lated identified as T70: perfect red, 70% opaque. Slightly dry, medium-to-large, very long, red fruit.
Re: 1970 Taylor
Yes - good - my favourite of the Taylors, and in fairness would probably have blown me away if i had not been tasting it alongside the G/F 66s and 70s. But its not as big or opulent as those, and to me slightly in their shadow. Not as much heat on this bottle as with previous bottles i have had, and more fruit actually ****+
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Re: 1970 Taylor
Soft red colour, showing a touch of burnt sienna; 70% opaque. Strange nose, a little soapy - not attractive. Sweet entry, but with a harsh undertone and soapiness showing through the fruity palate. Not attractive on the palate. Heat shows on the finish. Served blind, and guessed to be the Taylor. 85/100
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