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• Review of the evening as a whole;
• Graham Crusted bottled 1998, JDAW, ✠  Maltese cross;
• 1970 Graham, Oporto bottled, RAYC, ☩ Cross of Jerusalem;
• 1985 Taylor, MPM, ♰ West Syriac cross;
• 1977 Graham, MPM, ♱ East Syriac cross;
• 1977 Fonseca, JDAW, ☨ Cross of Lorraine;
• 1970 Graham, bottled by Harvey’s, DRT, ☦ Russian cross;
• 1970 Dow, AHB, off-placemat;
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Planning and arrangements.

G70, bottled by Harvey’s, brought DRT, ☦ Russian cross: decanted 07:30. Dark red, 70% opaque. Nose of red cherry. Taste soft, with mint. Full bodied. Mint very strong, and heat mid-palate. Fine port.

Bottled by Harvey's. Mid red colour; 50% opaque. Hollow nose, with some lifted tones that come over as slight VA but is still moderately attractive. Medium-bodied on the palate, with plenty of flavours that develop well. Dry, black chocolate tannins over luscious (but one-dimensional) fruit that sits in a slightly watery texture. Tannisn become dry but acidity provides some focus. There is a good dose of acidity on the palate, a good volume finish and a great length. 85/100.