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With Andy Velebil visiting from California, it would have been rude not to. So we did, in The Bung Hole, on Tuesday 8^th October 2013.

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• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1931 Taylor Pinhão (CMAG);
• 1935 Cálem (THRA);
• 1970 Graham (DRT);
• 1970 Taylor (JDAW);
• 1970 Croft (PW);
• 1970 Martinez (AHB);
• 1970 Warre (ADV);
• 1970 Cockburn (IDJ);
• 1970 Quarles Harris (RAYC);
• 1977 Fonseca (CPR);
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Planning and arrangements.

Ck70, decanted the previous evening. Red-brown, 40% opaque. Taste had heat and red fruit, definitely including cherries. Mid weight. Lovely, but too light to be of the first rank.

Mature red in colour, with a copper tone to the edge; 70% opaque. On the nose this smells of fresh rain on woodlands, a bit harsh with sour cherries showing strongly. Gentle entry, with gentle fruit and bringing gentle tannins. Nice elegance and generous fruit. Cherry juice on the aftertaste, before a spicy and enjoyable finish that fades quickly. 90/100.