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Eleven regulars gathered in a crowded Bung Hole to give Mr Doty a break from Wimbledon, in the form of a 1966 horizontal. It’s a hard life.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1966 Fonseca;
• 1966 Taylor;
• 1966 Croft;
• 1966 Niepoort;
• 1966 Sandeman;
• 1966 Offley;
• 1966 Dow;
• 1966 Graham;
• 1966 Warre (probably);
• 1966 Gould Campbell;
• 1966 Warre;
• 1966 Quinta do Noval;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements;
• 1966 Château Cantenac Brown;
• 1966 Château Langoa Barton.

Ni66. Brick red, 50%opaque. I struggled to understand this port it had a variety of elements that I couldn’t quite identify. Very much in the mould of Niepoort eccentricity. Definitely candy, and vanilla, and a mystery spice. Middle weight.

Chocolatey, smooth, perhaps the flavours were fragmented or it was even a little simple but I definitely found it a very interesting wine that stood out from its neighbours.

Niepoort
Complexity of flavors and aromas of white choc, marmalade, rasp, sour cherry, candied orange peel, cassis

Dark brick-red, 25% opque. Fresh and lively nose, quite vibrant; interesting sweet citrus tones. Good texture and the first part to have apparent tannins. Big mature flavours on the palate; enjoyable palate with lovely development. Sweet, slightly cloying finish with delicious smokey / meaty length. 93/100.