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• 1983 Warre (CHJ);
• 1985 Martinez (DRT);
• 1985 Warre (RLC);
• 1960 Dow (BMHR);
• 1985 Churchill (AHB);
• 1987 Niepoort (CMAG);
• 1970 Warre (RAYC);
• 1985 Fonseca (JDAW);
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W83, brought by CHJ. Red, 40% opaque. Bouquet light, and weakened by the draft. Great texture. Lots of red cherry fruit. Dry late. Great balance. Amiseed?

Modest red colour, firm rim, 80% opaque. Tight on the nose, full of sage and cranberries. Neutral entry, restrained, with very gentle and soft tannins. Lots of generous fruit and plenty of sweetness; mouthfilling but a touch too much acidity. Tremendously long finish, very sweet and concentrated. Slightly odd because the aftertaste disappears before the finish comes in strongly. 89/100. 2 hour decant.