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A triple vertical of Gould Campbell, Smith Woodhouse and Quarles Harris, at the RAF Club on Thursday 17th November 2011, in honour of the 30th Birthday of the organiser. Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• Gould Campbell:
  • 1970,
  • 1977 single,
  • 1977 magnum,
  • 1980,
  • 1983,
  • 1985,
  • 1991,
  • 1994;
• Smith Woodhouse:
  • 1970,
  • 1977,
  • 1980,
  • 1983,
  • 1985,
  • 1991,
  • 1994;
• Quarles Harris:
  • 1970,
  • 1977,
  • 1980,
  • 1983,
  • 1985,
  • 1991,
  • 1994;
• The RAF Club;
• Planning and arrangements;
• Placemats, sort of.

GC70. Red, 50% opaque. To taste dry, heat, late-palate plum. Finish much sweeter than start. Short, dry, and a bit rough.

Others thought rough. My recent belief that I have become more sensitive to TCA was somewhat dented.

ruby red, good but restrained nose, elegant port, red fruit, slight bitter sweet finish, a hint of exotic fruit flavours. Rather short finish. Again in my eyes a travelled bt that had not enough rest.

Mid red colour, ochre rim, 70% opaque. Lively nose; tobacco, leather and redcurrant. Delicious entry, with tannins that are firm and balanced. Lots of fruit on the palate. Lovely aftertaste, a dash of lemon and then a huge dose of raspberry and tobacco. Great port. 93/100.

Nice soft nose, but a corked taste with the fruit all but gone.