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2000 Sandeman Vau (double-mag into half-bottle)
A small group gathered at the Bung Hole for a blind tasting, DJ being in town for the evening. We were joined by two guests: AHB being able to join at the last minute, he was accompanied by Mrs B; DJ brought his friend Richard West.

The line-up of bottles was interesting: five were from the same year, three were the same wine and two were decanted from the same bottle.

• Review of the evening
• 2000 Sandeman Vau decanted from double-mag into standard bottle
• 2000 Sandeman Vau from half-bottle
• 2000 Sandeman Vau decanted from double-mag into half-bottle
• 2000 Fonseca
• 2000 Niepoort Secundum
• 1981 Warre LBV
• 1955 Butler Nephew
• 1970 Taylor
• 1980 Taylor
• Placemats
• Planning and arrangements

This seemed even pinker than the actual half-bottle (second on the list above).
This was plummy on the nose - not big but much less closed than the half.
Grippy in the mouth, but not sophisticated.
I had no idea this was the same wine, from the same bottle, as no. 1 above...

From a double magnum but decanted into a half bottle before serving. Dark red, opaque centre, narrow transparent rim. Smooth on the nose, a little floral and sweeter than the previous two glasses. Youthful, grippy entry with plenty of fruit and tannins that need more time to weaken and soften. Dry tannins on the finish - will be a terrific port in the future. Served blind that was guessed to be a '96 Vau. 89/100.