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The Dow Magnum Vertical, Thursday 17th January 2013, at The Bung Hole.

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• Review of evening as a whole;
• 1963 Dow (magnum);
• 1970 Dow (magnum);
• 1977 Dow (magnum);
• 1980 Dow (magnum);
• 1985 Dow (magnum);
• 1994 Dow (magnum);
• 1985 Warre (magnum);
• 1986 Smith Woodhouse LBV (750ml);
• 40Y Quevedo tawny (750ml);
• Two ‘secret’ ports brought by Cynthia;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

D94, decanted 16:00. Red-red-purple, 80% opaque. Stinky nose. Taste had big sweetness, but tanky nose and taste.

From magnum. Deep red, still with a touch of magenta; 99% opaque. Some alcohol showing on the nose with a touch of youthful sour cherry. Sour cherry leads on the palate, and there is a hint of violets on the mid-palate. This is still quite harsh and acidic, still unbalanced and clearly in need of more time; showing nice density of flavours but just so tight! Under the heat of the acid on the aftertaste is a dry, sour dark cherry and a great length. This si going to be a spectacular port. 92/100.